Totem

Haida Gwaii is an archipelago comprised of over two-hundred islands divided into three main physiographic regions: the Queen Charlotte Ranges, the Skidegate Plateau, and the Queen Charlotte Lowlands (Banner et al., 2014). These diverse landscapes and climates give rise to a wide range of plant species, which have sustained the Haida and their ancestors for over ten-thousand years (Banner et al., 2014). However, these plants are more than just a source of sustenance for the Haida, as they are a…

Guinness; a beer company known around the world, based in Ireland, for a great tasting dark beer. There vastly different breeds of beer commercials, whether it be Budweiser’s infamous horses, or the “Bud Light Party” commercials, one thing remains constant, they all have a place in memory. Guinness Beer decided to push the envelope, so to speak, and display something different. There are many classifications of the word different, yet it is the audiences job to determine their own classification…

Is Segregation the Answer for Black in America There has been an ongoing debate among black leaders for decades. One side has advocated harmonious integration into American society, while the other side has focused on building a self-imposed segregated society of black people. Although some leaders who support segregation and I may differ on how we see segregation, segregation — in the form of economic isolation — is very necessary. As I worked on this piece, I was faced with a number of truths…

This summer a new movement came about called “Black Lives Matter.” This movement began in part because of the Michael Brown murder, which angered many Americans; specifically blacks. Michael Brown was fatally shot by Officer Darren Wilson after stealing from a corner convenience store. Officer Wilson encountered Brown and a dispute over Officer Wilson’s gun ensued. It is said that Wilson shot multiple rounds into the front of Brown’s body while he was facing towards Brown with his hands in the…

was really at stake: proper regard for the humanity and integrity of blacks who were enslaved at Monticello1.” In the seventeenth- century, blacks were faced with a lot of negativity. Blacks were considered evil, dirty, and ranked very low on the totem pole . But, if this was indeed true, did this matter at all to Jefferson? Were mulattoes classified this way as well? “Although mixed race people, like Hemings, were a recognized category in early Anglo-American statues, they enjoyed no advantages…

In summer 2014, my family went on a road trip to alberta. The trip to get there took two and a half days of full on driving. It took us the first two days to drive out of ontario; which was the most boring part of the trip. Looking out the window the only thing to be seen most of the time were different trees, deer, gas stations and more trees. Now we were no strangers to road trips having y taken trips to Montreal and Florida; already taken trips to Montreal and Florida; we had our car games,…

showed me that there are others like me out there. It also showed me even in a group of highly intellectual people I could still lead, and lead effectively. For instance, I walked into my dorm on the first day expecting to be the lowest rung on the totem pole, surrounded by child prodigies and future presidents. However, after sitting and talking to my fellow citizens for a few minutes, I realized they were all just like me, and very surprisingly they all looked to me for direction. Picture…

was the first corresponding sound production, highlighting Walt Disney as the voice of 'Mickey'. Disney Enterprises was fortified from there on out. "Mickey Mouse went on to become a national figure, international attraction, and finally a cultural totem." He opened the door for other animated characters that would be closely associated with Mickey, including Minnie Mouse, Donald Duck, Pluto, and Goofy. This triumph led to the installation of vastly profitable Disney store chains that sold…

Over the course of this semester I’ve grown as a writer in many ways but also continued to use and improve on techniques that I acquired from the past. In the language analysis that we did in the beginning of the semester, I described how the use of facial expressions can act as a type of language when interacting among others. For this paper, I started paying more attention to people’s expressions and started making a connection between the emotion they were portraying and the expression on…

Freshman Year College Obstacles The first semester of a college student’s career is one of the most exciting, yet stressful semesters of their academic career. The stress lies in the unknown and the expectations of what college will bring. Entering college straight out of high school or a job, is a culture shock. A college education and curriculum is different and far more challenging than any students academic high school career. There are many obstacles to consider as a college student.…