Oklahoma

of migration in America and the world. In the book, The Grapes of Wrath, the Joad family needed to move from Oklahoma to California, and it was all because of the crisis they were living in. “The Great Depression”, one of the longest and most severe depressions that the United States has ever faced, it affected almost every person (including the Joad’s); therefore, moving from Oklahoma to California was more of a necessity. But, where…

They are known worldwide for their smooth, rocking horse style ride. The easy gait and manageable size makes riding accessible for those with disabilities. Riders with age-related or back problems often choose the Peruvian Paso over most breeds. Oklahoma State University's Ag Department considers this the smoothest riding horse in the world. The Peruvian Paso has a gorgeous natural stride know as "termino". Termino is the rolling movement of the horse's front legs to the outside as they…

market, prices for medical procedures are high because pricing for procedures is elusive that no one, but the insurance company, knows what these procedures cost. However, two anesthesiologists, Kevin Smith and Steven Lantier open a medical practice, Oklahoma City Surgery Center, to do business…

Growing up, I had always loved challenging myself by building and designing things. From childhood hobbies like drawing to learning how to sew pajamas to attempting to build the Eiffel Tower out of Popsicle sticks, I never failed to find new outlets for my creativity. In fact, the reason why I decided that I wanted to pursue engineering was because of a simulation game I liked to play whenever I had free time. In the game, I was able to design and build the most opulent and expensive houses that…

greater than myself through enlisting in the Oklahoma Army National Guard and working as a Security Officer. I wish to continue with my endeavors in the field of law enforcement. In this essay, I will discuss my experiences and how they played a role in where I am today and who I want to be in the future. I study Criminal Justice and Forensic Science at the University of Central Oklahoma…

Teamwork is what hold cheerleaders together. They tumble, go to nationals,and work through the ups and downs of the time. That is what makes good teamwork. “Teamwork in sport presents a variety of special challenges and satisfactions. It requires an integration of talents and contributions from individual team members, which is a practical achievement, and it represents a shared pursuit, which is a moral achievement” (Gaffney). Being apart of a team means being responsible not only for yourself…

There aren’t many pipelines in the US to transport the oil or they were running in the wrong directions. There was a glut created in Cushing, Oklahoma from the excess of oil being imported. Where in other parts of the country there were oil shortages where the pipelines didn’t reach. This abundance of oil in Oklahoma started to decrease when pipelines from Texas to Cushing were reversed. There were also some new pipelines opening that helped in distributing this oil but none of…

When it comes to early college sports African Americans had a hard time on the field. They faced the threat that even if they were the best player on the team they could be benched against segregated schools. The African American athlete faced many problems in their fight for equality including being benched against a segregated school, threats from other team’s player, and colleges “From 1938 to 1941, the UCLA football team served as an important exception to the ‘gentlemen’s agreement’----the…

Introduction The death penalty is one off the premier issues facing not only criminal justice professionals, but every day citizens as well. The purpose of this paper is to examine the death penalty in the United States including ways to carry out and arguments to abolish, the costs involved, and possible alternatives. “In 1972, the Supreme Court declared that under then-existing laws ‘the imposition and carrying out of the death penalty… constitutes cruel and unusual punishment in violation…

I have sage eyes. In a matter of seventeen years, I have experienced multiple ways of life. From witnessing the first signing of the Torah in Oklahoma, to living beside the Mexican border, my exposure to different backgrounds has diversified my being. My exposure to Jewish traditions brought me to the realization at a young age that religious views are different for everyone and that religion can be a way of life. When I moved to Arizona, half of the people around me spoke Spanish. My classmates…