Trees of Michigan

and I, waited in the lobby for 6 straight hours as my mom underwent her surgery. The Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis was spacious and very welcoming. The lobby had high ceilings, an astonishing water fountain, and a relaxing theme with real palm trees. I pushed together two cushioned chairs and slept most of the time; I was running on about 4 hours of sleep. When my mom was finally released and it was time for us to visit her, we made our way up to her room. As I approached my mom, she was…

Human beings have lived in the Chestertown, Maryland region for several thousand years. In that time, they left indelible marks on the landscape and the ecological processes which inhabit that landscape. As humankind’s impact on the environment grows, how does this impact the local environment? Specifically, how does Washington College’s presence within Chestertown impact the surrounding ecosystems? Problem: As the world as a whole is deeply impacted by human activity, Chestertown’s local…

and cows typically remain separate. The herds then return to their lower valley areas where they will then spend the rest of the season digging through snow to search for any grass and brush that is left to eat (Frabel, 2016). An over abundance of trees can…

When the old man found himself in the fight of his life, he also found himself alone. Facing his challenges detached from any companion, Santiago and his introspection are a vital part of Ernest Hemingway’s Novel, The Old Man and The Sea. One of the greatest writers since William Shakespeare, Hemingway is undoubtedly a valuable part of English literature. Despite being awarded a Nobel and Pulitzer Prize, Hemingway still faced many critics and experienced many hardships. This story is about an…

It was a big part of Hemingway's life. He was introduced to nature at a very young age. During Hemingway’s childhood, the times he spent with his family on Walloon Lake in upper Michigan matter the most to him. He soon managed to enter WW1 as an ambulance driver for the American Red Cross. Through his journey in WW1, he met many people and seen the tole war had on man. This would go on to being a big factor in what his books are…

focus on elements and demonstrate naturally occurring phenomena’s in nature which can even be seen right here in Grand Rapids at Rosa Park Circle. Using water as her inspiration for the park, she demonstrates each form that it takes right here in Michigan. Her designs have an incredible ability to encourage people to gather together in open spaces while teaching them through art. Her very first design brings people from all over the world to mourn and celebrate the lives lost in the Vietnam War.…

uniforms don't show your self image, they cost too much and punish the kids if they do not wear the uniforms the school provided for them. According to the article CNN, it states “last year, 5-year-old Cooper Barton was told to turn his University of Michigan T-shirt inside-out because it violated school rules. The dress code in Oklahoma City's public schools said students may only wear shirts from Oklahoma colleges and universities. The 2005 policy was put into place to deter gang activity.”…

Through going up in Green Bay and De Pere, Wisconsin, there has always been a topic that has continuously appeared and disappeared. That is the condition of the Fox River, throughout my childhood I was never able to fully use the river to swim or fish within. That is because of the dangerously high levels of pollution that are within the water. The river has been found to have 209 chemicals found in a study by Sharon A. Fitzgerald and Jeffrey J. Steuer. Throughout my studies, I have found great…

Marijuana Legalization Throughout history marijuana is the most commonly used drug worldwide and according to Millhorn, one third of the United States reported they have used marijuana once in their life. Marijuana is defined as a drug that comes from the hemp plant and can be smoked or eaten. The legalization of this plant has been a controversial topic over the past few decades. It has gained a negative view because it is seen as a gateway drug and impacts our youth negatively (Millhorn 126).…

Massacre at Mystic: On May 26th, 1687 a very one-sided battle between a group of Puritans from the Massachusetts Bay Colony and members of a large Pequot village called Fort Mystic took place late at night. In this battle, the Puritans set fire to the Pequot village, killing most of the people in the village, including tribe leaders, women and children. Led by Major John Mason and Captain John Underhill, a mix of Puritans, Mohegans and Narragansetts, attacked the Pequot village at around 2 a.m…