What About Bob?

On August 15-17 1969 in Bethel, New York, was a 3 day event that was all about peace, love, music. It was a historic event that changed what was known back then as the “hippie movement”. This concert would feature many influential artists that later generations would embrace as a cultural revolution of sorts. Blending a sentiment and mood of what Woodstock would come to represent. People didn’t realize (until later) how historic Woodstock really was. Woodstock was actually supposed to be a…

controversial, musicians are able to use their platforms to raise awareness about anything they deem necessary (Berkin 3). According to Mikal Gilmore, music in the 1960s “enriched a progressive struggle that is far from over.” (Gilmore 22).Throughout the 1960s, different styles of music influenced and reflected social aspects such as war, racism, and drug-use. During the 1960s, many social movements were occurring. These included protests about the Vietnam War, civil rights, and a new wave of…

Thesis Statement: The Woodstock music festival in 1969 had made a mark in America history about sex, drugs, and the impressed amounts of people who came to the event as well as the debt the creators got afterwards in three days. Time went by, an other big music festival was born in 1999 and named Coachella which is about live music of famous bands and artworks. People nowadays still affirm that Coachella is an event that was original from Woodstock and represents the same values. However, some…

lyrically driven. He used his guitar and solos to do the talking. You see this all throughout “All Along the Watchtower”. Since there is no chorus, Hendrix placed “face melting” solos there to express his feelings and get his ideas out. The speed is about the same as Dylan’s version, but it seams faster due to the sound. The song is in Major, but he uses many flats and sharps to make it sound more diverse and add more too it. Since it was recorded in 1968, the sound is nothing compared to…

The tale Oates spins is one of mystery and intrigue. Is Arnold Friend a complete stranger with sinister intentions or is he simply a figment of an overactive imagination? From the moment he arrives something is very unnatural about him from his odd hair to his crooked leg. Is it possible that such a villain exists outside the mind of a pubescent youth, or is Connie asleep, and, if so, who is Arnold Friend? This question requires a look at the story, long before we are introduced to the strange…

While I was reading turning stone my emotions were all over the place. In some situations I was upset with the parents and how careless they were. Other times I felt bad for the kids and the circumstance they were in. Some of this kids didn’t know any different they just thought things were supposed to be like this. My heart hurt while reading this story. It made me realize that the normal person on the outside can be battling some type of demons even if no one else can see them. Before…

something to wear. She power walked back to her room just so she could be ready for 6:30. She managed to get back to her room by 5:45 which gave her plenty of time to shower, and fix herself up. She jumped into the shower and got out 10 minutes later. 'What the hell do I wear? Are we going somewhere nice or casual? Should I text her and see? Fuck it, I 'll surprise her. ' Carmilla decided to wear her black skinny jeans with the tear on the kneecaps, her leather boots, and a black top that…

Jet Blue Flight 697 6:50AM John Lynden sat with his hat down. A shade formed below his face as he read a copy of the “Florida Herald”, he was at a Starbucks drinking a black cappuccino with little sugar. His flight boarded in 10 minutes and he had also decided to stop over by the Relay to pick up a copy of the Economist. As he was taking one final sip from his coffee the harsh sound of the intercom blared at him, he stood up and walked swiftly towards gate 47K, a up but he walked towards the…

caressing it with his thumb, and asked, “James what about these innocent souls?” James looked away and said,” What about them? They deserve better. They have gone on with their lives.” John looked at him,” James have you ever attempted to get the help you deserved?” James looked at the ground,” I didn’t deserve the help that they had to offer.” John said,” That is nonsense, there are soldiers out there, that have made more of a sacrifice for their country.” About that time John had glanced up…

dizzy and her vision was blurry so she lay down next to a huge oak tree. She saw Mr. Jacks and his bulldog peering down at her. “What happened?” Kate inquired. “You passed out, it is probably the effect of dehydration and sleep deprivation. Lets go find a stream to get some fresh water,” Mr. Jacks responded. He then helped her up and they began walking again. About a mile through the forest they found a small, crystal-clear stream. Kate scooped some water up in the palms of her hands. The…