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Although the play was intense and amazing from start to finish, a few moments dazzled all of the other audience members and myself. In what was known by many as “The Star Scene”, lighting was again used to the director’s advantage when they projected different age-old star systems upon all of the 3 cycloramas. By giving us a more telling insight into what Christopher’s imagination is like, the audience can also imagine the scene more – as it has been marked spectacularly. This further helps us…

Last night, Nas along with his closest friends and family celebrated The Don's 40th birthday with a classy affair, at New York City's Avenue NYC. The Hennessy sponsored event invited guests to sip on the popular cognac as they dined on a carefully selected five course meal which included Shrimp Scampi, Lobster Fra Diavolo and Strawberry Shortcake for desert. The crowd partied all night with music by New York nightlife fixture, DJ M.O.S. rocking the turntables. Dressed in a pink tuxedo, the…

My interest in anthropology was spurred during my undergraduate education. Prior to my college education, I had no idea what anthropology was. Growing up as a Mexican-American in a large border city, there is an innate awareness of a subtle separation between one’s self and family and friends who live across the border. While high school courses, media and general discourse may create a narrative that explain away inequalities, it was my sociology courses throughout my undergraduate and graduate…

No one had known that on August 4th, 1961, an individual was born that would one day inspire the world. Barack Hussein Obama Jr. was born in Honolulu, Hawaii to parents Ann Dunham, an elementary teacher whom later on received her PhD in anthropology, and Barack Hussein Obama Sr., an economist in the Kenyan government. Mr. Obama Jr. is a descendent of a line of strong, independent people. His grandfather, Stanly Dunham, was a World War II veteran and his grandmother worked to become the first…

John Dewey John Dewy was born on October 20th, 1859, and died at age ninety-two in New York City on June 1st 1952. He was born in the city of Burlington, Vermont, his parents’ names are Archibald Dewey and Luana Rich. Dewey was the third of four children, which spent most of their childhood in Burlington. He went to a nearby High school, and graduated college at the University of Vermont in 1879. Soon to get his PhD in 1884 at John Hopkins University in Maryland. After receiving his degree, he…

of hipster shops. Although CityCentre was originally meant to surpass Memorial City Mall, the two continue to be lively competitors, offering shopping, entertainment, and fine dining (Adams). I had not intended to visit CityCentre at first, but Roberta Trujillo, my interviewee, persuaded me. A resident of twelve years, she told me that while her favorite place in Memorial would forever remain her local Walmart (“It has everything I could ever need,” she told me. And it’s cheap”), CityCentre…

“Does Plastic Surgery Really Boost Self-Esteem?” There’s no question that many people are getting surgery these days. Because of pressure that society gives for people to look good and due to the negative connotation for normal aging in America, millions turn to cosmetic surgery each year. Rhinoplasty, liposuction, breast enlargements and breast reductions are the most common procedures. For the stably emotionals, who simply wants to improve their looks, cosmetic surgery can lead emotional…

Wizardry, had ever been in love, the author replied: “My truthful answer to you… I always thought of Dumbledore as gay.” (qtd. in Smith, 2007) While a lot of fans seemed amazed and happy about this revelation, many people reacted more negatively. Roberta Combs who is the president of the Christian Coalition of America said: “It's not a good example for our children, who really like the books and the movies. I think it encourages homosexuality.” (qtd. in Friedman, 2007) However, it is impossible…

dropped out of school in the eighth grade. iii. He committed his first murder at the age of 14. 2. He had three siblings. a. His older brother, Florian, who died, had injuries and suffered from his father’s abuse. b. His younger sister’s name was Roberta c. His younger brother, Joseph, was convicted of raping and murdering a 12 year old girl. (Now that I have told you about Richard Kuklinski’s childhood traumas, let’s begin with his double life of committing crimes and being the all American…

beautiful girl made a name for herself. During the late 1960s, Bobbie Gentry became the girl who was known as the one that knocked The Beatles off the top charts with her “Ode to Billie Joe.” But who exactly is Bobbie Gentry? Bobbie Gentry, born Roberta Lee Streeter, came to the world on July 27, 1944, in Mississippi. She grew up on her grandparent’s farm in Chickasaw County after her parents divorced and her mother moved to California. Seeing their granddaughter’s musical talent, Bobbie’s…