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despite the contingency life can have. “The Ant and the Grasshopper” is an Aesop’s Fable adapted by Jean de la Fountain. It has been adapted throughout the ages. Aesop was a legendary Greek fabulist (620–560 BC). He was a reputed creator of numerous short tales about animals, all of these illustrated human virtues and failings (World Encyclopedia). The french poet and man of letters Jean de La Fontaine (1621-1695) was one of the great French classical authors. He preferred to work in relatively…

were many who opposed those treatments. Bartolomé de las Casas a Catholic priest, was the most eloquent critic of Spanish mistreatment of the New World’s native population (de las Casas, p.7). In his document, History of the Indies (1528), de las Casas aimed to inform the public back in Spain of the atrocities that occurred on the island of Hispaniola by Spanish “comendadors” and attempted to persuade them to stop such practices. When de las Casas arrived in the New World and in particular at…

The clean-cut, dapper Neuromantic boys made their way back to the state of Pennsylvania, headlining their Punishment Tour. Joining them were two bands from New York, Candy Brain and Justin Symbol, along with Requiem from California. While the venue was a bit compact, it mad no different to the crowd or the band. Candy Brain, with the front stage lined with giant lollipops, started off the show. Bunny Abbit (vocals), Anton Silv (guitar), Rachel Zyats (keys) and Chelsee Chaos (bass) are the four…

In this day and age, there are many common household names that everybody in the United States would recognize, Tiger Woods, Lance Armstrong, Peyton Manning, just to name a few. But there is one name that holds a dear place in most Americans hearts, Rocky Balboa. Rocky is often considered one of the greatest sports movies of all time for a number of reasons. Rocky, played by Sylvester Stallone, is introduced as a collector for one of Philadelphia’s many loan sharks, who also happens to have a…

Displaying the artwork appropriately is also of utmost importance when planning a museum. The order in which pieces are displayed affects the flow of the visitor’s experience. Appropriate height for each piece requires consideration. Additionally, the ambiance and size of the room also hold specific requirements in a museum setting. The Louvre established standards in all of the above mentioned areas. When designing the Met, architects took these aspects into consideration in attempts to…

where he was witnessed the horror of what happened to the indigenous people and the part that the “encomienda” system played in these horrors. There he saw families being destroyed and also the enslavement of them. These experiences contributed to Las Casa what would become his life goal of helping and protecting the indigenous…

The steady thump of my footsteps echoed in my ears and I felt a bead of sweat roll down my forehead. Only a few more hours. I look over to my side and noticed everyone running at the same pace. The cold and fresh breeze brushes against my cheek shaking my body to life instead of coffee. As I run, the sun made it’s way, crawling onto the plain fields. We all cower away from the sunlight dreading it’s touch. As the sun made it’s way up, we start to slow down into a jogging pace. I look over to see…

his life work as defender of the Indians within his growing comprehension of biblical, legal and ethical principles. Bartolome de Las Casas returned to Spain in 1506 where he was ordained a deacon and continued his studies to become a priest; subsequently, he traveled to Rome in 1507 where he finally achieved his goal. After Christopher Columbus’ death, Las Casas helped his son, Diego Columbus, get the inheritance that had been promised by King Ferdinand and Queen…

The Latino Retreat is an annual festivity which takes place at the Mendocino College. The Latino Retreat allows for Latinos across Mendocino County to learn more about their educational opportunities, different ways they can thrive, as well as learn more about their culture. This year, the Latino Club at WHS had the opportunity to attend the 30th annual Latino Retreat. Every year, a motivational guest speaker attends the college and the students have an opportunity to speak to him or her…

Few times in history do we get to have a detailed and in-depth look into a major historical event like we do with Bernal Diaz del Castillo “Historia Verdadera de la Conquista de la Nueva España” or “The True History of the Conquest of the New Spain.” Written by a foot soldier alongside Hernan Cortes, “True History,” allows us to get a front row view to what can be considered one of the most fundamental encounters between European travelers and New World natives. Notably, it is not written is…