Scottsdale

(“Phoenix Quick Fact” 1), compared with New York and other big cities, phoenix’s public transportation is indeed subpar. It is true that the bus and metro is near our Tempe campus, but no mater a student lives on campus or not, visiting Phoenix or Scottsdale becomes very inconvenient if they do not have a car. The problem is that the frequency of public transportation is too low, and in a sense, their service range is too small. Therefore it is inconvenient for people to visit. Much more…

of Quicken Loans. The demographic aspect of Quicken Loans includes where the organization takes place and who has access to it. Quicken Loans has a strong online presence but are mostly located in smaller U.S. cities, such as Detroit, Cleveland, Scottsdale, and Charlotte. As a result, the environment of Quicken Loans operates their company based on the economic advantage of their business with the thought of…

Insanity defenses are mostly used in murder cases such as the James Holmes case or other serious felony charges. Insanity tests that are used determine legal and moral liability which determines the validity of an insanity defense. Andersen and Gardner states, “When a defendant is found insane at the time the crime occurred, the court enters a judgment of not guilty by reason of insanity, and the defendant may never again be tried for that offense”(Gardner and Andersen 116). The insanity defense…

moochers, dependents, and people who think the world owes them something. However, commentator Leonard Pitts combats those claims with a saddening news story. The news story is about thirty-five year old, Shanesha Taylor. Taylor was arrested in Scottsdale,…

document to make cities like Tempe, construct similar zoning areas on the city’s boarders (United). Being surrounded on all boarders, the city of Tempe really uses this regional general plan to their advantage. To the North, Tempe shares a boarder with Scottsdale and encompasses a mix of commercial and residential buildings. The 101 freeway to the east which divides Mesa and Tempe, also contains a similar commercial and industrial focus on both sides of it. The city if Chandler to the south…

looking for things to do in Arizona we came across ziplining. I was not too excited about that idea, but my mom was, so, she forced me into in the most loving way. Needless to say I gave in and we were going to make the tour plus hours North from Scottsdale to just South of Sedona to Camp Verde, Arizona. I watched my mom, who just seconds before had been kidding around with the…

November 22, 1963 is a day the United States will never forget, a beloved father, husband and of course the 35th leader of the United States of America, John Fitzgerald Kennedy, was assassinated. Lee Harvey Oswald Is the man responsible for this tragic, evil driven loss, or was he? John F. Kennedy was born in Brookline Massachusetts May 29, 1917. Being the 2nd oldest of 9 kids. He was born into one of America's wealthiest families, already destined for a great education and successful life. John…

Loyalty is an important part of each and every relationship. This quality can be found in any good relationship whether it be involving lovers, siblings, family, friends, and any others. Early on in Khaled Hosseini's novel The Kite Runner loyalty is discovered to be a main theme between the two brothers/friends Hassan and Amir. Adherence and protectiveness are shown by a mistreated young boy named Hassan. Hassan is similar to a dog because both are intelligent and loyal. To begin with, Hassan…

As a college student away from home, family meals around the table are infrequent. Nothing beats quality time with family and a filling home cooked meal. Finding a restaurant that feels like home and satisfies those cravings can be hard to find, but they are not extinct. Oregano is not only a commonly used spice in mother’s recipes, but a striking name for a scrumptious Italian restaurant in Phoenix, Arizona where the craving of a home cooked meal can be satisfied. Most people in college have…

The words "dry" and "hot" are often used to describe the environment in which I was raised. I was born in Scottsdale, Arizona and I have lived here my entire life. For me, writing about my family has always been rather difficult. It's not that I don't love them with all my heart, but finding the perfect words to describe them can be challenging. Nevertheless, it is certainly not impossible. My mom was born in Arizona and she, along with her mom, attended the same high school that I do. One…