Magnus

The Enlightenment period, which stretched from the mid 17th to early 19th centuries, brought about a new and more advanced society through the radical change in common perceptions. Europeans began to question the reliability of the morals and ideas they have always accepted, and decided to make great attempts in diminishing ignorance and, instead, rationalize the problems present in society. Mary Shelly had written Frankenstein during the end of the Enlightenment era, and was inspired to…

Jace Wayland finds himself caught in the lies his father, Valentine, created. The young Shadowhunter, a being created from humans and angels, is under suspicion for being in league with his father to destroy the Clave — the governing body of the Shadowhunters. Even Jace's adopted mother suspects his motives for remaining in the human world. She questions why Jace didn't return to the Shadowhunters' home when his father escaped with the Mortal Cup, a powerful Shadowhunter relic. Clary Fray,…

Though Max and Herman don’t seem to have much in common, they build an unlikely friendship based on their fascination with one another. Max sees Herman as a man who has overcome his underprivileged upbringing and become successful. Herman sees Max as someone who has not lost his passion for life yet. Herman plays the antagonist in the story, he also falls in love with Rosemary, which causes conflict throughout the movie. At the climax of the movie, Max and Herman participate in a sequence of…

In the early 1900s, most people could not fathom the concept of people liking the same gender. In fact, there was not even a name for being gay or lesbian. People in this era were just expected to be with the opposite gender and to not question sexuality as it was just the way of life. When there finally was a word for liking the same gender, it was labeled “homosexuality” and was treated like a disease. The ones who identified as gay or lesbian often denied it because it was their only choice.…

There are 4 different types of spin; topspin, backspin, slicing and hooking. The magnus effect explains how a spinning projectile, such as a ball, curves in flight. As the spinning object pushes the air from one side to the other, it will create a lower pressure zone, making the object move faster on one side. During the impact my errors…

Before Stonewall provides an historical overview of the development of the experiences of the LGBTQ community in the U.S. in the twentieth century, leading up to the police raid and riots at the Stonewall Inn in New York City in 1969. In the 1920s, gay people were very much present during the time of the prohibition in artist and dance communities, particularly in urban areas such as San Francisco’s Barbary Coast, New Orleans’ French Quarter, and New York’s Harlem and Greenwich Village. They…

interdisciplinary education, research, and service, TWU bridges academia and practice to address societal challenges. The University also fosters a culture that values diversity and inclusivity and actively involves both internal and external communities. Magnus et al. (2023) suggests that diversity work remains one of the most critical, yet complicated and contentious efforts in higher…

Jitanshi Mehta 1 Born and brought up in an Indian family, and being the eldest child in my family inculcated a lot of qualities in me. Maturity, responsibility, leadership and motivation are to name a few. These values gave me clarity in life and how I saw myself in future. After passing my 10th exams, I opted for a diploma in Engineering rather than the conventional approach of 10+12+graduation. Diploma studies gave me an insight of the entire field and detailed conceptual knowledge…

In 67 bc Pompey the great, or Gnaeus Pompeius Magnus, was given a special, mediterranean wide command to rid the sea of pirates (Souza). As stated earlier in this paper, piracy interfered with trade. The Romans depended on trade to get their food. Gnaeus Pompey's first concern was protecting Rome’s…

Rick Riordan is an American author who has written over twenty novels for young readers. Some of Rick Riordan’s well known works are the Percy Jackson and the Olympians series, The Heroes of Olympus, The Kane Chronicles, Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard, and The Trials of Apollo. He has received various awards for his novels, including a two-time Mark Twain Award, and the Children's Choice Books Awards for Author of the Year in 2011. He is also a #1 New York Times best selling author. I chose…