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The Vietnam War as historians describe it was a lament of history, driven only by unconditional hatred between opposing government ideologies and the allure of false patriotism. With the government ensuing conscription, the people were left divided on the matter, polarized and further extrapolated by the frequent exchange of harsh criticism between sides. It was a fight between opposite sides of a moral compass, a clash of social philosophies and the people who pledged neutrality were forcefully…

from manic-depression, Stokoe spent some time in the hospital before returning to Cornell a year later in 1941. Stokoe’s struggle left him undeterred and - upon returning to his studies - he was again granted the Boldt Scholarship, joined the Phi Beta Kappa honors society, and married fellow Cornell student Ruth Palmeter in…

transferred from Prince George’s Community College and the second is that the cost is lower than UM. I also have received several scholarships such as the President’s scholarship, the transfer scholarship and in the fall of 2014 a scholarship from Phi Theta Kappa so my out of pocket costs for education when I have completed my Bachelor degree will be roughly $10,000 which is pretty good for seven years of academic study. 2. What attracted you to the ENGL major? There are several reasons why I…

Every Heart Vibrates to that Iron String Society has created implicit standards and rules for communities to live by, some unfair and unjust. There are individuals amongst the communities that disagree with these unfair standards, and choose to rebel against society. While doing so, some view these individuals as remarkable men while others view them as imbeciles. These individuals are Chris McCandless and Edward Snowden. Both of these men are known for their reputation of being rebellious…

Time is a gift many take for granted; a gift many use to their advantage and act like it is nothing at all. Yet there are those who use time wisely, taking caution of every second they use. Zora Neale Hurston’s “Their Eyes Were Watching God,” explains how a memory has the capability to stay with one forever no matter the initial impact, and the truth to that memory. “The Things They Carry,” Tim O’Brien’s war story, talks about how time gives one the ability to realize who one is, through all the…

Mandatory Civics Education The original intent of free public education was to prepare citizens to participate in American democracy, yet only eight states even require a course in citizenship (Campaign For The Civic Mission of School). Since, the beginning of education, pioneers to John Dewey in the 20th century theorized the purpose of education was to prepare of citizens to properly participate in American democracy. (Lan15). Now more than ever the active role of citizenship is needed and…

relations club. I am an active member of those clubs because I like to represent the needs of my classmates and I like to organize and develop a different kind of pedagogical activities for them as well. In addition, I am the recent member of the Phi Tetra Kappa honor society. On the other hand, I have participated community service activities. I did some hours of community service for an organization called Single Stop that is in charge of helping students and student parents that present…

How I Will Use This Award to Advance My Career Exercise is the key to a healthy and rejuvenated life, but most people tempt to neglect it. Exercise can be a substitute for several drugs; however, our society is affected by the impact of commercialized drugs and medications. Unfortunately, the majority of the American population is not aware of the importance of exercising. Despite a growing in the fitness industry, people are still engulfed in their bad habits which may be factor of health…

shirt, that brought out his bright blue eyes, tucked into his tan kicky pants and dark brown shoes. Mr. Bill, he likes to be called, is a professor at the Community College of Denver. The head director of the history department, an alumni of Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society, and teaches about five classes. Off campus, he is getting his P.HD and attending…

In the past, the goal of education was to develop character traits of a citizen and enable them to make politically sound decisions (Maranto). Education has gone through reforms since then and the most recent includes a substantial amount of standardized testing that has criticism from many stakeholders. Does standardized testing accurately evaluate students and the quality of education they receive? The educational lens doesn’t include the economics of test making corporations, psychological…