New York Giants

Journal One: Pre-class entry I knew I wanted to take Gotham from the first moment I heard about it. I heard stories of students sitting in four-hour lectures learning about things they didn’t even care about. I always was fascinated by New York City since I have always thought of it as the capital of the world. I grew up in Queens, NY so I was no stranger to the city. Every Christmas or special occasion my family and I visited Manhattan and every one of those visits I fell in love with the…

On February 16th, 1852 in Allegheny, Pennsylvania, Charles Taze Russell was born to Joseph and Eliza Russell. – AD His father was an owner of a successful general store. When Charles was eleven years old, he became a partner with his dad. Both of his parents were reformed Presbyterians and very religious. His mother especially made sure Charles was well-rounded in Christianity. She even pressured him to become a missionary. When he was eight, his mother passed away. In an effort to evangelize,…

eerie and melancholy, but somehow always beautiful sound of jazz music assaulted the man's eardrums, as usual, as the dusk began to darkness, and the final rays of the sun lit up the sky in an incandescent, orange glow, which perfectly match the scene. New Orleans was a city, Michael O'Loughlin was still to become accustom to, and that showed in the way his bright green eyes shifted from side to side, his attention caught by the bright dolls and trinkets in the market stalls, and owners of…

You can win The Book of Life's paperback, All Souls trilogy swags and Diana's commonplace book in Young Adult Hollywood. In this final conclusion of All Souls trilogy, Diana and Matthew returns to the present time. In Sept-Tours, they reunite with their family, and together, they’ll face the threat of danger, and search for the missing last pages of Ashmole 782. It’s always a sob-fest to see one of your favorite series come to an end. I’ve read A Discovery of Witches and Shadow of Night…

hasn’t been a complete 180°. Although port activity has declined, Los Angeles is still one of the leaders of commerce and economic activity. It’s location in regards to the ocean and the coastal states allows it flourish. Tourism is also a relatively new economic facet that wasn’t an option in the past. Since the growth of traveling by air, terrain became less and less of an issue when…

dripping death- dripping death!” (H.G. Wells; The War in the Air) This quote states that, civilian homes, towns, and cities are defenseless against a merciless pounding from above. In the story, “By the Waters of Babylon”, John explores the ruins of New York City. The ruins, named the Dead place, was believed to be the ruins of the homes that godly beings once inhabited. John discovers that not only did humans create these structure, but it was at the hands of humans that the structures fell.…

A glowing medallion in the sky complimented by a cool, tranquil breeze sets a happy mood for the day. Urban blues can be heard walking downtown Chicago. A jungle of buildings, each varying in size, tower above all. Rich history accompanies the renown architecture. Strong, iron bridges hover above the glassy blue-green Chicago River. Fresh air and a gentle breeze from the water clears the sinuses. A faint sea scent can be detected. Swaying to and fro in the wind, tall oaks line the river.…

places to travel it gets difficult to decide on a place. Traveling to the country will give a peaceful vacation whereas; the city will contribute a very busy fun filled schedule. One city, Murray Kentucky, presents more of a relaxing atmosphere than New York City, because of the environment, people, and values that hold true. Traveling to Murray is a great escape. Waking up in the morning is actually something to look forward to, because of the great views. The smell of the fresh clean air is…

The story of Gene Weingarten’s “Pearls Before Breakfast” was located outside a Metro in an indoor arcade, in the L’enfant Plaza Station. It was 7:51 a.m., in a morning rush hour on Friday, January 12. The performer for that day was Joshua Bell. According to his official website (http://www.joshuabell.com/home), “he is one of the most celebrated violinists of his era, and his restless curiosity, passion, and multi-faceted musical interests are almost unparalleled in the world of classical…

It paints a picture of the New York skyline to make remind Americans of the horrific pictures of the previous month come back to life stating, “The heavens were raining human beings” (379). This illustrates people’s fresh fear and concern about the uncertain future that laid ahead…