Identity Politics & Queer Representation Through Canadian Artists in “Land & Body of Our Own” Exhibit

 The role of the curator proves to be a large influence to what viewers see in galleries, museums, and art shows. There are responsibilities that weigh down on the curator may include preserving the art and connecting contemporary work to art history with calculated arrangement of the work. Curators are able to decide how … Read more

Strengths & Drawbacks of War Photography: Examining Susan Sontag’s Regarding the Pain of Others

 Truong 1 Minh Truong​ Dr. Peter Erickson HONR 292 11/10/2017   In her book Regarding the Pain of Others, Susan Sontag points to the problematic nature of photographs of human suffering.  What are the strengths and the drawbacks of these photographs, for Sontag? Photographs have a strong ability to tell a story when taken … Read more

Georgia-Russia War: Factors of Inevitability

 In the August of 2008, a conflict that had been brewing in the West erupted into a full war between the countries of Georgia and Russia over the territorial integrity of South Ossetia, a small state who through the course of history had been vying for political sovereignty from its neighbours. Many bodies have … Read more

Lewis & Clark’s Great Adventure to the Pacific Ocean

 In Lewis in Clark’s novel, they talk about their great journey to find a waterway to reach California and the Pacific Ocean. They set off in May of 1804, and Jefferson was very curious about the Western part of Mississippi. He urged William Clark’s older brother to take on an expedition to raise money … Read more

Place of Linguistics in Cultural Research: Cultural Keyword Perspective

 Mersin University Faculty of Science and Letters Department of English Language and Literature Program of English Linguistics Place of Linguistics in Cultural Research: Cultural Keyword Perspective INTRODUCTION & DATA COLLECTION & METHOD OF ANALYSIS Alişan KILIÇ 13-132-074 Advisor Assoc. Prof. Dr. Aygül UÇAR Mersin November, 2017 PLACE OF LINGUISTICS IN CULTURAL RESEARCH AS CULTURAL … Read more

Stress-Relieving Hot Yoga Class and Benefits of the Heat

 In order to complete this project successfully, I went to my first hot yoga session and I enjoyed it. Hot yoga refers to yoga exercises performed under hot and humid conditions. The high heat enables your muscles to warm up and relax, making it easier to stretch and thus avoiding injury. Sweating also detoxifies … Read more

Faulker’s Tragic Themes: Explore Charles E. St. V. Bon in Absalom, Absalom

 Chapter 6 of Absalom Absalom! by William Faulkner provides readers a look into the life of Charles Etienne Saint-Valery Bon, one of the novel’s minor yet fundamental characters for the fulfillment of Faulkner’s major themes. While his father and grandfather appear as more prominent figures in the various narrations of this multigenerational plotline, Charles … Read more

9/11 Attack and War on Terror: Increased National Security and U.S. Actions Since 2001.

 CJ Onelli Ms.Porter U.S History 11 November 29, 2017 National Security and The War on Terror What occurred in Lower Manhattan and Washington D.C. on September 11th, 2001 will be a day forever remembered in history. The terrorist group, Al Qaeda was led by Osama Bin Laden trained and recruited several terrorists in order … Read more

How Money Changed Society from Cowrie Shells to Bitcoin

 Money. Money is one of the most commonplace things in our current society. Money is something we are all very used to. Not only as an object or tool, but also as a concept. It affects our lives in a multitude of ways. It has the potential to greatly affect work opportunities, personal relationships, … Read more