musical. They had the idea of writing a deep meaning musical which would show people what real life was all about. The original idea was for a Jewish girl and a Catholic boy to fall in love. This theme however changed when the Puerto Ricans moved into New York and the story line was altered to focus rather on an American-Puerto Rican love story. The two pieces “Maria” and “Tonight” are both spectacular works from “West Side Story”. “Maria” was the song that became the story’s focal point in the…
popular culture, and its music is considered to be one of the most popular and powerful genres. In it’s origins, It gave voices to the youth of the 70’s and 80s, and gave them relevance in a world that otherwise wouldn’t through their paintings on New York subways that went “all-city”. Youth and even other, older, individuals with voices that were unheard were eventually heard through all means of Hip-Hop as well. The Hip-Hop movement that started in the 1970’s and gained great popularity in the…
most. He’s pretty good about having a short-term memory, trying to forget about losing last night and trying to win today." This attitude and mentality helped Derek Jeter stay positive and focused for future games or problems coming his way. If tragic news came to him one day, he would probably handle it in the calmest way…
definitely considered a small town. Although small, Titonka has similar qualities to those of a big city. One particular city would be New York City, New York. New York is the largest city, by population, in the United States. These two cities have similar qualities when it comes to people, things to do, and monuments. These two cities also have differences. Titonka and New York differ when it comes to population, sections of the city, and the age of the city itself. Just because these two…
caused by overcrowding. Cities should evaluate new structural patterns that space out people and resources in an effective way. It’s also crucial that employment opportunities and housing situations, especially low-income housing, are carefully managed. As population growth persists in confined areas, it’s imperative that thorough steps are taken. By ensuring that everyone has the resources they need in order to thrive in today’s world, people will find new ways to contribute to our society.…
Ethnography is a study used by sociologists to emerge within a group and observe how they operate. Within Sidewalk Gotta Go and Sidewalk Sleeping, Duneier is able to see what is unseen by the average tourist in New York City. Although he had submerged himself with this a group of street vendors on Sixth Avenue, there are advantages and disadvantages to an ethnographical study. Mitchell Duneier was able to work with the street vendors and learn why they had chosen to sleep outside, or why they…
correlation between strict policing of minor offenses and the overall environment of the subway system in New York City. Before the experiment and installation of new policies, the subway system was dank with defecation, dangerous, and simply unpleasant. After the enforcement of the new policies began, the subway system improved greatly. Today, the system is unrecognizable compared to its previous state. It is quoted that it “feels, smells and ‘tastes’ different” (Bratton & Kelling, 2013). This…
Throughout history we have organized a set of norms that have to be followed in order to meet societies expectations. If an individual breaks the rules of society he or she will face a form of a sanction. Sanctions can be either a positive thing or a negative thing. For example if somebody studies hard for weeks odds are they will get outstanding grades; if somebody kills another person they will most likely be sent to prison. Police are the people that help keep others safe and protected…
about his childhood from biography.com Alex Rodriguez grew up with his mom and siblings in Miami after his father left to live in New York. His father inspired him to become a baseball player because he himself was a pro catcher. In high school, Alex Rodriguez was the star of his school’s baseball team and captured the attention of universities around Florida and other states. When he was offered a scholarship to play for the University of Miami, he turned it down because he was offered to play…
Street Bombing was the most bad fear in the United States until the Oklahoma City assault in 1995 and the 9/11 assaults on the World Trade Center. The bomb's objective was to be the House of Morgan, which was a block over the road from where the explosive had been left out. The Wall Street Bombing is a case of treachery for the Americans that died and injured because of the level of the atrocity and damage. It was the effect of the War on the United States which made political, financial and…