The Lawn

Imagine being stuck in a bare, silent and chilly room for several hours, nothing but a #2 pencil and a testing booklet to keep you company. This was the reality for many children as, a few days ago, high school students in America sat down to take the PSAT, just one of the many standardized test they will take and have taken throughout their academic careers. A standardized test is a type of test where students are given the same range of questions in similar testing environments in order to…

Stereotypes are our mental schemas of the world and the individuals that populate the world. Humans categorize everything, to help make better sense of it all. We do not have the time to get to know everyone and as a result we rely on these mental schemas to make quick inferences about individuals. Stereotypes have the power to influence our own personal experiences and how we interact with others. I identify as Latino, more specifically, I identify as Chicano Latino. Chicano Latinos are…

The imagery light can produce makes it a symbolic component of many novels, incorporated to heighten the dreams and realities of a character. Whether it is the light at the end of the tunnel or a hopeful light in the sky, the luminous detail is a common metaphor which can hold vastly different meanings depending on the overall message of a story. In F. Scott Fitzgerald’s The Great Gatsby, the symbol of light is an essential element that not only represents the life of Jay Gatsby, but also…

But that’s not what happened. He had said his name and he lost all control. His voice reminded him of mowed lawns and garden hoses. He taught him how to ride a bike by taking him to the top of a grassy hill by his house. “I’m right behind you,” he whispered in his ear before giving him a push. He felt wild – out of control and travelling way too fast – but he was doing it. He was riding a bike. The euphoria was addicting and he let out a whoop. When he reached the bottom fear caught hold and he…

As the days get warmer and longer, the back yard once again becomes a place of enjoyment for both kids and adults. However, before the recreation and social get-togethers begin, make sure that your backyard is safe. Here are four common back yard hazards to look for and fix: Propane Grilling Dangers A propane grill has a tank containing a compressed flammable gas used to fuel a burner. Such a device should be safe unless the tank is damaged or is improperly used. Inspect the tank and its…

The original ad shows a man and a woman that are both in a bathroom. The man showers while the woman applies make-up. It’s then revealed that the man was using the product of the commercial which is for women. The product helps women with mostly their PhD balance. Causing the man to then go through a series of activities in order to retain masculinity. Which every man is shown to need in order to actually be a man. This is how I got my idea. At first I got inspiration with how the man had to go…

has died. It may not be something that they want, but after someone has passed, the sun still rises, the moon still sets hence the title of the poem, “The Tide Rises, The Tide Falls.” The birds still sing in the morning, other people still mow their lawn and water it. Which is why after every stanza the author wrote, “And the tide rises, the tide falls.”…

are relevant in today’s society, because times have not changed. There are things each gender does naturally, but no set dutie. Things like cooking and cleaning tend to fall upon the female naturally. When it comes to washing the car and cutting the lawn that falls under the men's responsibility. These are just two types of examples of things each gender does naturally. A man is the head of the household, and with that title there are responsibilities he must take care of. For instance,…

he prompt describes the most critical aspect of community: “part.” Communities develop in hierarchies, with those who hold power at the top, and those who follow the voice of the leader. However, to exist within a community, one must understand that the necessity of the community comes before individual drives. Community, inherently, carries the connotation of partnership, communication, comradery, altruism, and trust. I have stayed a part of my minority community through small bodegas that…

DNA (Ahmadi 2011). Pesticides bind covalently to DNA forming DNA adducts which increase the probability for mutations during replication (Ahmadi 2011). Chlorothalonil is a commonly used fungicide in Canada for vegetable and fruit fields as well as lawns and turfs. Using a single-cell gel electrophoresis (SCGE) assay DNA damage was observed for chlorothalonil within a 0.2 to 1μm concentration range (Vigreux et al. 1998). Using an alkaline SCGE assay it was detected that chlorothalonil induced DNA…