On October 9th, 2019, I attended the ODU Brass Choir concert titled âSong to the Moonâ. The ensemble was rather small, consisting of 11 members mastering trumpets, trombones, bass trombones, tubas and euphoniums. Making up in quality what they lacked in quantity, the size of the ensemble did not diminish their enthusiasm or volume as they played loudly and clearly. They performed six pieces, some of which were divided into more than one movement, all of which were played nearly...
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âThe Promise of the New Southâ, a non-fiction mid-Reconstruction literature piece by Edward L. Ayers. To start, the first half of the book is filled with perspectives on the South itself, with no specific character but perspectives from almost every part of the South. Ayers is able to accomplish that by minimalizing his own perspective. Detailing the race relations, religion, stores to mills. There are arguments spread throughout, these arguments being: lumber mills are their importance, forest products in the...
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It is my responsibility, as a professional working in the field of early childhood education, to build a positive, respectful relationship with the families of the children I serve. It is my goal to create a healthy partnership with each family member so that they feel listened to, valued, and respected. I want every parent to feel that I am approachable and available to speak with them any time they have concerns or issues they would like to discuss. Families...
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The movie âSpirited Awayâ was conducted by Hayao Miyazaki and released in 2001 in Japan by Studio Ghibli (Milligan). Then, it went viral thanks to the attractiveness of the character, and the messages hidden in the film. It drew the hardships and the adventure that the girl character, Chihiro experienced in the unknown world where there are no people. In the world, she faces the situation that she has to work in order not to get disappeared and to help...
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When we were little kids, we use to love to play with soft toys, remote control cars, etc. But now when we grew up a little bit, we all love to eat fast food and junk food and now itâs a trend to eat junk food. All of us enjoy eating fast food as it is cooked really fast, tastier and cheaper, so why shouldnât we eat it? Taste shouldnât be the first priority, instead health should be the first...
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Octavia Butlerâs âKindredâ, tells a story of how a woman from the modern era called Dana was taken back in time from her house in California into the antebellum south to protect a man that would become her ancestor. You could say that her survival essentially relied on her ability to keep him alive and well. Throughout her long and inexplicable journey, Dana discovers the true meaning of freedom when she is able to compare her owl life to those...
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Every day we are bombarded with mass media on ideal feminine beauty. From female models on the cover of Vogue to female contestants on the latest reality TV series, women are presented with a limited perception of what people consider to be beautiful. Rather than simply agreeing with the media, we need to consider that these feminine beauty standards are unattainable. Do you find yourself guilty of this? Social media comparison refers to an individualâs inclination to compare themselves to...
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Many young people are told to set goals for the following year, usually around the time of New Yearâs Eve, or the beginning of a new school year. They are beseeched to try and reach for the sky and told that all their dreams are not impossible, but may be improbable and that they only have to work hard enough to claim for themselves the rewards of success. Moreover, they may claim that optimism is the defining factor between one...
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Everyday, citizens go to their local grocery store to buy food. Many foods claim to be healthy to eat and provide the most nutrition. Some of these foods could contain a label showing âGMOâ or ânon-GMOâ, and this can be confusing for some people. What do these food labels mean to everyday people, and should genetically modified foods be required to be labeled or do they even matter? A GMO is actually a genetically modified organism, in this case they...
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In the traditional communities, the perceptions of the associated members on certain groups ranged from one region to the other. For instance, women in the ancient community held different positions. On the same note, diverse communities held different perceptions against women based on their traditions and values. While traditions play a crucial role in shaping the life and lifestyle of the community, the benefits help in defining the roles played by each party. This paper explores the role and position...
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It is known that around the world are many species which are going on a âendangeredâ status because of different reasons that impact on them in a negative way. One of these species are elephants. During the 20th century, the number of African elephants decreased due to ivory trade. Even though some elephant populations are now stable and reproducing, problems like poaching, habitat degradation, conflicts with humans and illegal ivory trade are still affecting them. The African elephant, which is...
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The author Thornton Wilder uses dialogue in the play âOur Townâ. There is a lot left to the imagination as the sets are simple and throughout the acts, the narrative provided by the Stage Manager sets the scene in what is known as the dream play technique. The stage set is very basic with only a few props, table and chairs, the audience is left to conjure up the scenery from their imagination. Wilder does this on purpose to lead...
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Itâs the age-old battle, cats versus dogs, everyoneâs heard it, most of us have argued about it, but no one seems to change their mind. Both sides have valid arguments and criticism but no one can decide what outweighs what. Maybe the reason is that everything is subjective, it is fruitless to argue whatâs better because people value different things. A better thing to do is ask yourself what you want, what are you looking for, what do you value?...
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These days many families have pets in their households. Our pets are an extension of our family tree. Deciding on the perfect furry friend to bring home can often be a difficult decision. The pets commonly found in our homes today are cats and dogs. For years, there have been debates about which species is superior. While both animals make great companions, they have different needs, personalities, and habits. These traits can be key factors for families who are determining...
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Set in dystopian London âV for Vendettaâ directed by James McTeigue, tells the story of the mysterious âVâ and his mission to begin a revolution to overthrow the government due to how it oppressed him and the citizens of London. With the help of his ally, Evey, they become successful in toppling the government. With the topics, this film covers and how the story plays out, the best literary theory to analyze it with is Marxist theory as they both...
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âOur greatest weakness lies in giving up. The most certain way to succeed is to try just one more timeâ (Thomas Edison). âSuccess is peace of mind, which is a direct result of self-satisfaction in knowing you made the effort to do your best to become the best that you are capable of becoming. Success is an attitudeâ (John Wooden). In âHidden Figuresâ, directed by Theodore Melfi and âThe Pursuit of Happynessâ, directed by Gabriel Muccino, we meet characters who...
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âFreedom Writersâ is a movie directed by Richard LaGravenese, which was released on January 5, 2007 in the USA. Mrs. Erin Gruwell whom belong to the upper class of people in social stratification went to teach these high schoolers who ranged between the lowest level to the working class of people in the social Stratification pyramid. None of the students in room 203 of the said high school respected her when she first met them. They misjudged her abilities. They...
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What did you eat for breakfast? Scrambled eggs? Cereal? Oatmeal? All that sounds appetizing. But did you know that many people all around the world people are faced with hunger every day? Right now, as you are reading this, a person dies of starvation every six seconds. Itâs not only the adults who face starvation, most of these deaths are young kids. With that in mind, approximately nine million die of hunger worldwide. That is more than the death toll...
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Often people struggle most of their lives, get nowhere, Jeannette Walls showed otherwise by becoming a successful woman in the city of New York. Jeannette Walls grew up just about everywhere, from one end of the country to the other. She constantly lived in a car with her parents as a child even if they stayed in a certain place for a while. The Glass Castle is a memoir by Jeannette Walls where she talks about her life growing up...
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In our interactive oral we discussed the cultural and contextual considerations of Persepolis by Marjane Satrapi. During our discussion we discussed the Iraq and Iranian War and I found this discussion quite intriguing and engaging. The interactive oral gave me a unique opportunity to understand Persepolis in extra detail as we explored several different ideas and themes. Our discussion began by finding out what ignited the war between the two countries. Through discussing this, we gathered that he relationship between...
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Dependent variable (that I would like to explain) A great number of theoretical concepts and empirical studies in sociology point out that reaching of high educational achievement is predetermined by social origin (Boudon 1974; Bourdieu and Passeron 1971; Ditton 1992). Interesting is here the finding, that educational reproduction is influenced by school achievements only to a limited extent. In other words, the high achiever in educational attainment are not necessarily the high achiever in school grades (Jackson 2013). These findings...
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Introduction Risk is an inherent aspect of life and decision-making, influencing various fields such as finance, healthcare, and engineering. It represents the uncertainty and potential for loss or gain that accompanies every choice we make. In an era where rapid technological advancements and global interconnectedness characterize our existence, understanding and managing risk becomes increasingly crucial. This essay explores the importance of risk, examining its role in shaping informed decisions and driving innovation. By analyzing specific examples and engaging with counter-arguments,...
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There are not many positives in war. People die. Itâs easy to get caught up in the belief that we are right and everyone else is wrong. Leaders can be convincing and this appears to have been a problem for the German people. They wanted to be told that they were superior, so they followed that lead. They lost a lot and Iâm sure many of them were good people. After WW1, in Germany, many small, anti- Semitism extremist political...
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In the 20th century the world was faced with the two World Wars. They both started in Europe but affected everyone in the world. There were many factors that contributed to the wars, but there are some that stand out. For example, that led to World War I and World War II, but the most important ones were alliances, imperialism and nationalism. Alliances of countries in Europe and the world were one of the causes that contributed to the first...
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Wilfred Owenâs poetry ensures that the poems always remain relevance in society today as conflict through war is still taking lives causing loss and grief uses the empathy of the solider suffering at war to encourage engagement from the readers through the dehumanising ways, and the irreconcilable mourning to demonstrate the intense consequences of war enduring the relevance of war today, while still questioning the religious beliefs as one of Wilfred Owens poems âFutilityâ reveals the pointlessness of war and...
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In the late 1950s and early 1960s, the United States joined Southern Vietnamese forces to help combat the spread of communism from Northern Vietnam. In 1961 President Kennedy sent in helicopters to help aid South Vietnam, which marked one of the first combat missions. In March of 1965, the first troops drafted were sent to Southern Vietnam. In the following years, the number of troops on the ground had increased to over 500,000. The war ended with North Vietnam taking...
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Introduction The Cold War, a geopolitical tension between the Soviet Union and the United States, shaped much of the latter half of the 20th century. It was characterized by ideological conflict, nuclear arms race, and proxy wars. Scholars have long debated whether this prolonged period of tension was an inevitable outcome of post-World War II dynamics or a preventable series of misunderstandings and strategic missteps. On one hand, the ideological chasm between capitalism and communism, combined with a power vacuum...
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Introduction The Amazon Rainforest, often referred to as the "lungs of the Earth," is a critical component of global biodiversity and climate regulation. Spanning over 5.5 million square kilometers across nine countries, it harbors an unparalleled variety of flora and fauna. However, this ecological treasure is under severe threat from agribusiness and agriculture. These industries are driven by global demands for soy, beef, and palm oil, among other commodities, which lead to widespread deforestation. This essay explores the dual impact...
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Renewable energy also known as clean energy is produced from natural resources that are gradually replenished. Coal and oil are the most consumed products today, not forgetting that they are unrenewable. But by the use of nature-based solutions, which is the use of nature to tackle environmental-based challenges together with renewable sources of energy, we as a country will be able to sustain our people, environment as well as our national economic development comfortably. Kenya as a country is blessed...
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Introduction The Cold War, a prolonged period of geopolitical tension between the United States and the Soviet Union, was an era marked by ideological conflicts, technological advancements, and profound global impact. Spanning from the end of World War II to the dissolution of the Soviet Union in 1991, this period shaped the modern world in numerous ways. While the Cold War never escalated into a full-scale direct military conflict, its implications were far-reaching and multifaceted. This essay aims to critically...
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