Remainder

service does not lead to a life of wealth and prosperity. The privilege of this scholarship helps not just me make graduate school a reality; it is an investment in the work that I am passionate about and to the public I intend to serve for the remainder of my…

This past Friday, I had the opportunity to see Dr. Rachel Whitcomb's performance in PNC Recital Hall, titled "Back on my Feet Again." This was a country, blues, and bluegrass concert coming from a vocalist and professor with a classical learning background. It centered around a theme that although a knowledge of classical techniques is important for any singer, they should still try to incorporate their own unique musical techniques into their teaching or performance repertoire. The beginning…

is “neither artistically palatable nor psychologically sound,” and Shklovsky claims that the characters in epilogues “are dead as far as the author is concerned, for “epilogues are to novels what life in the other world is to our life.” With the remainder of the essay Matual goes on to explain his argument; in defense of the epilogue. Saying that Raskolnikov’s new life didn’t “spontaneously” appear “without warning”, but that there was sound reason and evidence for the quick and unexpected turn…

It’s 4 A.M. and I am nine years old, I am at the Chicago International Produce Market with my father. Many people might find it odd for a small child to be up this early, but I enjoy learning about what is necessary to operate a successful business, and think these trips are normal. I see all these companies competing for our business, offering the same products and I wonder how my dad knows which one to choose. My dad comes to the C.I.P.M every Wednesday and makes produce orders for his Mexican…

American Poet, Ronald Johnson, once said: “It’s not about whether you are innocent or guilty. It’s about whether or not you can prove you’re innocent. If you can’t prove you’re innocent, then you’re considered guilty. It’s been flipped: Now it’s guilty until proven innocent.” This is particularly true for two individuals as these individuals were unable to prove their innocence so they had to stay in prison until they were proven innocent. In the film The Hurricane and The Shawshank Redemption…

City of God Analysis The audience is introduced to the favelas of Rio de Janeiro through the eyes of a panicked chicken escaping his own death. Right away, the cinematography and editing of the film is notable. Cidade de Deus (City of God) (Fernando Meirelles, Brazil, 2002) portrays the effects of organized crime in slums of Brazil supported by poverty, crime and drugs. It focuses on how these hardships influence the paths of two young boys. Li’l Dice (Douglas Silva)—later takes on the persona…

I am currently enrolled at Schoolcraft College, where I have earned an Associate in Science and also, a Nursing Assistant Skills Certificate. For the remainder of the summer I will continue to attend Schoolcraft College, where I plan to complete two of the remaining courses for the nursing prerequisites requirements. Once classes end, I will begin the fall semester at Madonna University, where I intend to complete the remaining classes needed, in order to be considered into the program. Months…

Quakers and Anti-Slavery Quaker Resolution against Slavery, a piece writing in May of 1652. It was a time of difference, dispute, division and despair. Slavery rested on the shoulders of many citizen, including slave owners, but mostly on the hearts of Quakers. Quakers begin a settle stirring beneath the surface that led to an uprising against slavery, at which ultimately changed the perspective of many Americans. Quakers were undeniably the minority of their time, believing all men were…

“The process of discovery involves uncovering what is hidden and reconsidering what is known.” Intro A deeper understanding of ourselves and the world can be attained through the process of discovery which provides us with the opportunity to access concealed truths of human nature, sparking deep perceptual shifts ensued from reassessing our preconceived ideas. Our newfound knowledge and confronting experiences during the discovery process can often stimulate evocative revelations about…

Wait! Please do not do this I can explain Pow! Just like that my life flashed before my eyes,I could feel the sharp pain of the 9mm bullet shred my skin like it was nothing,I screamed out words that would not of been polite to anyone's ears. I could feel the traumatizing beat of my heart pounding the back of my head, the ringing inside my ears seemed to ward out any sound that my ears seemed to pick up on any other normal day. The only thing i could hear was the faint screams of the sirens on…