Tacoma

A profound statement that has resonated with me throughout my life came from Albert Einstein who expressed, “Great spirits have often overcome violent opposition from mediocre minds". I was born on the night of June 6th, 1997 in Tacoma, Washington, where I have spent the majority of my life. While I experienced the traumas associated with divorce, and mentally ill relatives, I was privileged in that I always had a roof to live under, food to eat, and decent educational opportunities. My mother’s…

THE NEW DEAL PROJECT Krista L. Sweet New Deal Project Introduction Franklin D. Roosevelt’s idea of the “New Deal Project,” was to promote the economy into recovery. The New Deal Project was known as the solution to the Great Depression. Franklin’s presidency was also known as the “New Deal.” The Breakdown of the Great Depression Many people began leaving the Dust Bowl states. Making the Pacific Northwest population grow steadily. Federal agencies began to create a vast public program for…

River was procured by a businessperson from Washington. As a result, various plant species were destroyed. Between the years 1926 and 1930, the tribe’s access to saltwater and cultural sites was limited by the erection of two dams on north fork by the Tacoma City (Hook, 301). More so, Washington…

husband. She suffered from several mental disorders such as agoraphobia and depression. During that time, it was extremely popular to use electric shock therapy for the mildest cases of mental illness. Later Louise packed up with Theodor and moved to Tacoma, Washington and changed her last name from Cowell to Nelson. She later meet and marries Johnnie Culpeper Bundy. johnnie was an ex-military cook that was working as a hospital cook. As the relationship progresses johnnie decided to adopt Bundy…

“Superheroes build independence, citizens are dependent on superheroes.” Whether you want to believe that is up to you right? For me I choose not to believe that because superheroes are not independent whether its batman or a family member, even a friend. For example, Batman has Alfred or his sidekick Robin, which are his support. Everyone needs support during games, doing homework or even change your perspective on the world. I was one of the many people that needed the support to change my…

Have you ever thought to yourself, how much longer am I going to go through this storm? Well, these past couple weeks that has been the single thought that has continuously reoccurred in my mind. I remember walking into class on April 8th and thinking this is going to be an extremely tough couple weeks. In class that day we talked about having a healthy self-esteem and authenticity. Authenticity is one of my strong traits, but having healthy self-esteem is something that I consistently have…

What is fear? Fear is realizing, shivering in the corner of a frozen prison, that you've built yourself an elegant castle of ice but forgot to install a door. For a while i was content with the numbness, the frostbitten fingers, the icy plumes of breath curling around my face. I had submitted to my frigid self-incarceration; i was its melancholy inmate, queen of bones and frost and misery. This was my depression, and it was all-consuming. For five years, this was my reality––that is, until I…

In the Bellingham Planned Parenthood works a 55-year-old nurse practitioner named Kaylene. To protect her family from being persecuted and to protect her profession, Kaylene’s last name is withheld. From her soft grey hair to her sneaker-clad feet she exudes a motherly aura and speaks with a touch of a Midwestern accent. One would never think that in order for her to go into work she has to walk through a group of shouting protestors that call her a “baby killer” or that quite a few family…

For over 90 of years’ country music has been an enjoyable source of entertainment for millions of people around the world. With the reputation of an upbeat and feel good vibe country songs have, it is no wonder country music has been around for so long. Country artists are specifically known for singing about the outdoors, relationships, and alcohol. They are able to provide a direct connection using these three topics, between themselves and their audiences. Country music usually consists of a…

Computer training and technological skills have played a large part in the advancement in multiple arenas of educating and training adult learners. The military’s use of computer training and technology to educate its leadership, and training that supports the operation readiness of the military as a whole, demonstrates the importance that computers and technology plays in our national preparedness. The civilian applications of computers and technology for non-traditional and disabled students…