The Pike

Chechnya The ethnic-nationalist Chechen conflict was made more complicated and deadly with the introduction of Arab mujahideen. Emboldened by the Soviet-Afghan War, mujahideen flocked to Chechnya; bringing with them Wahhabism as well as criminal and terroristic behavior like drug smuggling, kidnapping and suicide bombing. The modern conflict has spanned from 1994 to the present, covering two official wars and numerous terror attacks against military, political and civilian targets. Driven by a…

There have been numerous poets that have graced the Earth with their talents, providing humans with some of the simplest words; however, those simple words could have a deeper meaning than that of the ocean. One of these poets, Langston B. Hughes, was born in Joplin, Missouri. As an African-American, he faced many hardships in furthering his learning. While studying in New York during the Harlem Renaissance, he was inspired to write poetry. He had many works of poetry, “Theme for English B”…

height for many miles to the south. And, as it happens, this side of Bell Creek Valley is generally higher than the west side, where Burst Rock is found. In other words, from Burst Rock the view extends for about a mile, to the local ridge — to Powell Pike, the Bubbles, and the remainder of Bell Creek Valley’s eastern rim — and some exceptionally high mountains, hard to identify, can also be glimpsed above this selfsame ridge. In contrast, from Double-Bubble Rock the view south is unobstructed.…

The French Revolution of 1789 is an important event in history because it became a highly influential and well-known turning point in French History through the storming of Bastille and the execution of King Louis. Although the American Revolution was an important event in history, the French Revolution is even more important because France wouldn’t have been financially stable, if it hadn’t happened. France’s involvement in the American Revolution left itself on the brink of bankruptcy. With…

that Twain intended. (Carkeet: American Literature 321). Twain is believed to have described all seven main dialects in the “explanatory”. Carkeet determined that these dialects are the Missouri Negro, Southwestern, Ordinary “Pike County”, and four modifications of the “Pike County” dialect (Carkeet: American Literature 330). In this “explanatory” Twain says, “I make this explanation for the reason that without it many readers would suppose that all these characters were trying to talk alike and…

be able to be used for identifying further areas to construct tracks across New Zealand. METHODOLOGY AND FLOW CHART STUDY AREA This study will focus on the area between BlackBull and Punakiki on the West Coast of the South Island of New Zealand. The Pike River Mine is situated in this area. The track will start at Punakiki and end at Blackball. The boundaries of the study area…

Ku Klux Klan: A Period of Racial Discrimination Racial discrimination has been around for many decades. The Ku Klux Klan is the most well-known clan for racial discrimination. For more understanding of the KKK, a person must start from the beginning. The Ku Klux Klan was a harsh, tormenting clan that began many years ago and has developed into a widely known topic of racial discrimination. The Ku Klux Klan originated in Pulaski, Tennessee in the year 1865. There were six founders of the Ku…

In John Lewis’ autobiography Walking with the Wind we are able to get an inside look at life in the south, pre-Civil Rights Era. John Lewis, in Pike county, was able to take into account his changing views of his small town. His unique thoughts and experiences are what evolved him into the Civil Rights activist he is known to be. His story shows his own encounters as time goes on, as well as showing the opinions and actions of adults, such as his parents, during this same time. Each generation…

Braveheart directed by Mel Gibson who was also the main character, Sir William Wallace, was a portrayal of the Anglo-Scottish wars and the certain battles William Wallace fought in. It is a very good film and although it has a very good representation of medieval Scottish society and the conflict with the English at the time, it isn’t to be taken as a movie that is completely factual, as Hollywood must bend the truth sometimes to reel in viewers. In this essay, a complete analysis of Braveheart…

Patrice Haryanto 2Green Tall, Grande, Venti Beyond a Cup of Coffee Why Read About Starbucks? In the 1980’s the term “coffee shop” evokes the image of a warm, cozy store that sells hot caffeinated beverages and warm comfort foods. But when you think “coffee shop” now, your mind automatically reverts you to your local Starbucks branch. I was so intrigued by the natural attraction people have to Starbucks even though Starbucks is just the average coffee shop sitting on just about every street…