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Networking is a huge part when it comes to the professional world, and getting a name out there will be a major benefit after graduation. For example, a college student, Brittney Harris, who interned at NBC, CBS, and Kurtis productions in Chicago explains how her work in one internship lead to a part-time paid position with the same company while she was still in school. Harris says, “the experience you gain is indescribable…. It’s also a great way to…

No matter your stance on President Obama or his administration, many would agree that he can passionately deliver a great speech. With 2016 being the finale of his 8-year term, the upcoming State of the Union address will be the last one of Obama’s presidency. As he prepares to address the country on Tuesday, January 12 at 9 p.m. ET, many Americans from all sides of the political spectrum are preparing to watch the President’s final formal speech online. The word on the White House streets is…

Throughout the years, public consciousness regarding smoking affects has escalated enormously. Currently the public acknowledges that smoking, in addition to, secondhand smoke is detrimental to society 's health. Thus directing us to the vulnerability of these consequences in workplaces, a developing concern for countless individuals who are demanding a healthy working environment. (Schmidt, H., 2013) Twenty-one states, have a policy of not hiring smokers, a practice opposed by 65% of Americans,…

“A Guy Like Me: Fighting to Make the Cut” co-written by John Scott and Brian Cazenueve is a sport memoir that takes us through NHL enforcer John Scott’s journey in life from a kid growing up in St. Catharines, Ontario to playing in the NHL. John Scott is a professional hockey player and graduated from Michigan Tech with a degree in mechanical engineering. Scott has played for the Minnesota Wild, Chicago Blackhawks, New York Rangers, San Jose Sharks, Buffalo Sabres, Arizona Coyotes, and Montreal…

African Literature has come a long way to be as unique as it is now. This has been promoted since the 1960 and even further years back. Chinua Achebe, a renowned novelist was one of the pioneers of African Literature. In this essay, I will elaborate on the life and times of this great writer. Achebe was born on 16th November, 1930 in an Ibo village called Nneobi but he was raised by his parents in Ogidi in South-Eastern Nigeria. Achebe's bright future all…

Citizenship in the United States means having the right to vote. However, this right for every citizen did not come without overcoming some racially discriminatory obstacles. One of these obstacles for African-American men were the Jim Crow laws. Jim Crow laws unfairly discriminated against African-Americans preventing them from casting their ballot at the voting poll. The Voting Rights Act of 1965 ended the overt forms of racial discrimination in voting practices. However, as time has passed…

Guns are being fired, but you have no idea where at. There have been multiple mass shootings in the United States of America. Most of the citizens that participate in these shootings have chosen to use the assault rifle AR-15. Therefore, people think the AR-15 is the problem on why there are so many shootings. The AR-15 Has been used in the past three mass shootings. (USA Today, Garrison) The AR-15 was chosen in multiple mass shootings, it has been used to break amendments and what people think…

Obesity has become an epidemic in the United States and many activists have stepped forward in order to acknowledge the problem. Simultaneously Animal Cruelty in factory farms, slaughter houses and other suppliers of meat is being addressed as well as fought. Recently Peta (an organization that stands solely for the ethical treatment of animals) released a billboard along route to a beach in Jacksonville, Florida in a campaign to address both obesity and animal cruelty. The result was an add…

Abortion is a procedure that has caused great controversy across the world. More than 40% of women end their pregnancy by having an abortion. This has divided the world into two sides: “Pro-Life”, believing that having an abortion is an ‘inhumane action’ and “Pro-Choice”, believing that this ‘is a right for women’. While women have their own voice to stand up for them, who is standing up for the human being growing inside of her? Pro-Life should be the only choice because abortion is an…

The author Arnaldo Cruz-Malavé wrote a book called “ Queer Latino, Testimonio, Keith Haring, and Juanito Xtravaganza” he wrote the book to explain the life of Juan Rivera in the 1970’s. Arnaldo explained on the real difficulties and the good times that Juan Rivera had in his lifetime. Arnaldo explains on how the Hispanic communities were with in that time period were and how with the all the tribulations that Juan had and was able to succeed and overcome the their own obstacles while growing…