Next Generation

million millennials that make up the United States population, more than any other generation (Babin & Harris, p. 207). Not only are millennials the first digital natives, they are connected more socially, have less money to spend, are burdened with debt but also have different priorities. Millennials play video games, instant message, download music, watch television online and use social media more than Generation X and Baby Boomers. With forty-four percent using text messaging and…

when she talks about 'painting (her) lips red ' earlier – this could be an innuendo for her genitalia as well. These two lines make it clear that she wants him to shut up about his problems so she can be sexually intimate with him and move onto her next…

“Don’t question authority!” they said. “Stop thinking everyone’s out to get you!” they said. “Sit down and shut up!” they said. Growing up in a society where statements like this are propagated has resulted in a shockingly docile population. In other words, there is a disgustingly large amount of people who just don’t care. When something is wrong, people do not say anything for fear of being judged or getting in trouble. When all the facts do not add up, people turn a blind eye. The list could…

The song, “Be My Escape”, by Relient K, uses one main poetic device to convey the story that the speaker is telling: metaphor. Throughout the poem, the speaker illustrates that they are locked inside a house. We are told that they know how to get out, because they know who has the key, however they are afraid of what lies beyond their safe walls out in the world. They initially think that they know what is best for themselves. Eventually they come to the conclusion that they must take the chance…

Catholic Charities is a non-profit organization that has been in service for 94 years. They offer a multitude of services such as group homes for the handicapped and mentally delayed, Family service centers that offer services such as help with rental and energy assistance as well as diapers for children as well as many others. The services continue to grow on a yearly basis with one of the most important of them being that of mental health and substance abuse treatment to the population. As…

partners. We are going to try a new game.” I looked at my new friend Morgan saying, “Come on let’s be partners.” The game was a combination of charades and mirror. By the end of drama camp, we were close friends. The instructor told us to come ready next week to start practicing for the play. We would receive the script in an email later on that week. I went home super excited I was going to be in a play. Waiting anxiously for that email, I thought to myself, “Is this play going to be on stage…

Third Time's A Charm “The moment when you want to quit, is the moment when you need to keep pushing”-Ins-power. When I was 16 years old, I wanted to take my learners test, but I failed 2 times. After that, I studied everyday and night non stop for over 2 weeks, and I ended up getting a perfect score when I went to take it a third time. Now, I’m close to being able to get my license and having freedom to go wherever I please. It was 9 o’clock in the morning, and I had just woken up. I…

On Friday, November 20th, 2015 I received the RealCare baby simulation. The baby simulation started at around 6:00 pm on Friday and ended 48 hours later on Sunday. Initially when I first received the RealCare baby simulation, I was excited to see what would happen. I was sincerely looking forward to taking care of the baby, and really wanted to start as soon as possible so I could get the assignment over with and have fun with it at the same time. As I was carrying the baby in its car seat, my…

strident society. I did so to get both genders perspective, one being the giver of these gestures and the other being the recipient. Hearing from multiple generations was important to see how manners and common interactions have changed throughout a specific span of time. Having multiple generations also shed light on thoughts of the current generations display of chivalry and whether or not they believed this change in social norms and gender roles was an important…

Members of the Lost Generation are known for being apathetic expatriates who go against traditional relationships, religion, and gender stereotypes. Since this generation is uncertain for their future, they don’t trust their political leaders and use alcohol to escape their reality. Generation Z is quite similar to the Lost Generation. Various people have argued that my generation is the next Lost Generation due to the indistinguishable qualities they share. Within the first chapter of The Sun…