South Jersey

The greatest human impact on the water quality of Barnegat Bay is irrigation. Irrigation occurs when water is added to land or crops in order to aid in growth. In the northern parts of the bay, where “peak nitrogen levels have been recorded”, many homeowners continually use lawn fertilizers which carry nutrients in the runoff produced (Seitzinger 6). In addition to being a problem in the northern Barnegat Bay area, in the past few years, “the pollution problem is now being magnified by increased…

In this free verse poem, “A Song,” Walt Whitman is describing how great he believes America really is by using metaphors and by adding a touch of repetition, imagery, and personification to give the reader a warm and fuzzy feeling. The first line in this poem emotes a powerful feeling. By writing about “making the continent indissoluble,” Whitman is creating a backdrop for the rest of the poem. It allows the reader to understand that the words that follow include colossal ideas about a nation…

What is the Most Populated City in the US Arguably one of the most interesting and expensive places to live in, New York City (NYC) in the State of New York is the most populated city in the US. This city goes by other names like the City of New York or simply as New York and, as of 2016, its population stood at 8,537,673 people. This number is a 4.43% increase compared to the 2010 census estimates. On area, New York City covers an area of 468.484 square miles of which 302.6 square miles being…

impacts. These shows often portray stereotypical models all across America, emphasizing, and even exaggerating their habits and Ebonics, leaving viewers with a narrow vision of American citizens and lessening ethical and moral values. Shows such as Jersey Shore, Teen Mom, and Here Comes Honey Boo Boo give us a glimpse of what exactly reality television entails. We, the people, are obligated to ensure the prolific souls of our great nation be rid of these vicious and terrible stereotypes. It is…

Take in some culture on your sightseeing trip to the city! Open Loop, New York’s premier bus line, wants to do everything possible to ensure that you have the best possible experience during your visit to New York City. You already know that Open Loop provides amazing customer service and an up close and personal view of the city, but now they are sweetening the deal. Open Loop is proud to now offer FREE tickets to the Museum of the City of New York with the purchase of any of the sightseeing…

Walt Whitman Biography Did you ever wonder who might be one of America's greatest poet? In this short biography I will be talking about the life and legacy of Walt Whitman. I will also be discussing some of Whitman's famous works such as ‘I hear America singing’ and ‘Leaves of Grass’. You will find out how many jobs Whitman worked and how that helped shape his career. Also, you will read why Ralph Waldo Emerson inspired Whitman. Walt Whitman was born May,31 1819 in West Hills, Huntington…

We went for a dive and found 5 barflies for your next masterpiece. I've never been one for chic cocktail bars in SoHo or Laurel Canyon. The aesthetic is too ritzy, and the drinks, too complex. The people may as well be my co-workers. I prefer to be on an ol' barstool, listening to hair metal beside some 60-year-old divorcé. He's doesn't push a revamped LinkedIn profile or a lifestyle brand. He's authentic, and he abounds in dive bars, the perfect place for a young artist looking for a story to…

I first knew that drum corps was for me at the DCI East super-regional in 2012. DCI, or Drum Corps International, is marching music's major league and is essentially professional marching band. I hadn't known anything about it until that fateful day the summer before freshman year when my high school band made the hour and a half journey by school bus to J. Birney Crum Stadium in Allentown, PA to watch this classic drum corps event. I only barely remember the corps that performed or what their…

When I was a kid, I remember that the esteemed American Red Cross was The Joint for donating and receiving much needed blood that saved lives. When and how did the Red Cross join the shelter and housing construction party? They would probably claim that’s part and parcel of disaster relief work. But by what method did they take in $488 million for Haiti earthquake relief and wind up building six houses in five years? I’m not the only one asking. Even though I don’t usually find myself in…

Occupy Wall Street was a local and international movement that began on September 17, 2011, in Liberty Square Manhattan Financial District, that caused the recession. This people-powered movement raised awareness that there was social and economic inequality worldwide. The argument was that the 1% of the wealthiest Americans were paying less for their taxes than the average Americans. There needed to be a reduction within the gap between the rich and the poor. This angered Americans and…