The Enchanting Beauty, History & Majesty of Hagia Sophia

 Hagia Sophia, Istanbul Hagia Sophia is one of the most important buildings in the history of Architecture and it is located in Istanbul which was Constantinople in the past. The church was built near to the emperor’s palace This is not the original church, the original church burned down during a riot against the … Read more

Explore Mayfair Shopping Centre – Fashion, Food & Fun in the Heart of Victoria BC!

 Visit Victoria’s great shopping destination a leader in fashion focused shopping, Mayfair Shopping Centre! Conveniently located at the major commuter routes into the City of Victoria, BC. With 117 stores and services which include a Food Court, in a warm and inviting shopping environment offering shoppers another reason to visit and not notice time … Read more

Vote and Make a Difference: Civic Engagement in US Elections

 Voting in our nation’s elections is an important part of our civic engagement as American citizens. “Nearly 56% of the U.S. voting-age population casts ballots in the 2016 presidential election” (DeSilver). With a sum only a smidge over fifty percent of American citizens capable of voting, we are failing our government system as a … Read more

"The War": Kevin Costner & Elijah Wood Head a Heartfelt Depiction of PTSD & Family Struggles

 The War was a film that effectively portrayed the familial and economic struggles associated with the post traumatic stress disorder that many veterans procure. In defense of the movie, I resonated with the emotional situations the characters were put through,  and felt that it was easy to understand what the directors intentions were for … Read more

The untold story of the Xerox Machine.

 The technology I am examining is the Xerox Machine or xerographic photocopier. The machine was created in 1938, by physicist Chester Carlson. At its time of creation, it was a novel concept. Most scientists had been examining new ways to copy involving photography, whereas Carlson directed his focus towards a little-known area of study—photoconductivity … Read more

Chinese Immigrants Transform America: Uncovering the Realities of Railroad Construction and the Myth of Gold Mountain

 Most Chinese immigrants viewed moving to the United States as a way to escape poverty and social disruption in China. They sought an opportunity to gain wealth during the Gold Rush in order to change the status quo during the economic and social chaos. However, their dream collapsed as “thousands of men had come … Read more

Marx Exposes How Capitalism Breeds Exploitation of Working Class

 Within Capital, written by one Karl Marx, he argues that capitalism, in all of it’s forms, create a cycle of exploitation from which the system itself cannot be separated from. This exploitation, as described by Marx, will lead to the downfall of the nation or state itself, even despite the numerous regulations. The Marxian … Read more

Rehumanizing “Criminals”: Social Docs Scared Straight & 13th Challenge Stereotypes

 To Dehumanize or Rehumanize Representing the “Criminal” in Scared Straight and 13th Nikita Urs, Film 108/Discussion 1B, Fall 2018   Redefining a term with a negative connotation is a difficult task, which many filmmakers struggle to do successfully; however, when done correctly, it can be a transformative experience for the viewer.  A successful social … Read more