Did Martin Luther King Really End Segregation? Exploring the Contributions of Key Figures

 Martin Luther King Jr. was an American Baptist minister well known for his contribution to the Civil Rights Movement. He is famous for his “I have a Dream” speech, on August 28, 1963, and was deeply inspired by Mahatma Gandhi. But did he really contribute that much to the end of segregation of black … Read more

Discovering CTE: The Story of Dr. Bennet Omalu, the Nigerian Neuropathologist Who Uncovered It

 Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy, or CTE, is a “degenerative brain disease found in athletes, military veterans, and others with a history of repetitive brain trauma” (What is CTE?).  CTE is a disease that is only diagnosed once the person impacted dies, which makes it very difficult to understand exactly how it progresses. CTE happens through … Read more

Analyzing Rousseau's Stance: Is Striving for Excellence Society's Negative Feature?

 In the following paper, we will be assessing and demonstrating an argument that has been brought forward by Jean-Jacques Rousseau in his novel entitled, Discourse on the Origin of Inequality. This will be concerning whether or not Rousseau is right in his argument that striving for excellence or improvement is a negative feature, responsible … Read more

Isolated Lateral Talar Process (LTP) & Sustentaculum Tali (ST) Fractures: Types, Diagnosis, & Treatment

 Introduction Isolated Lateral Talar Process (LTP) fractures are rare injuries, first reported by Marottoli in 1942, as quoted by Nicholas et al. [1]. Hawkins in 1965 [2], classified LTP fractures into three types. Type I consisted of a single large fragment. Type II was a comminuted fracture whereas; type III was a small or … Read more

Engineering Design Process: Building Bridges Stronger w/Basswood & Popsicle Sticks

 In the history of mankind, many engineers, and architects have initiated many projects dealing with the constructions of various forms of bridges that allowed the movement of goods across a natural divide, such as streams of rivers, lakes etc. in earlier times. As time passes, bridges also began to develop over other roads, railways, … Read more

Unveiling the Factors of Increased Innovation Efforts for Neglected Tropical Diseases

 Abstract Background: Neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) are a diverse group of communicable diseases that prevail in tropical and subtropical conditions (WHO 2017). There have been NTD outbreaks which demonstrated to be quite severe and were able to be impactful outside their endemic region. An example of such an outbreak is the recent Ebola and … Read more

William Mckinley & Mark Twain Debate: Defining American Imperialism in the 1800s

 Jenae Radford Mrs. Palmer U.S. History November 25 2017 Imperialism Dialogue Portfolio Project: William Mckinley- I wholeheartedly believe imperialism is necessary for the united to grow and prosper throughout this world. I hold many expansionist plans to help America grow economically and set up a sense of superiority and international status. I trust in … Read more

The Mysterious Mount William Quarry: Australia's Largest Ancient Stone Hatchet Site

 Mount William Stone Hatchet Quarry is located in Central Victoria, which is Southeast Australia. It is one of the biggest quarries in Australia with 18 hectares, 51 concentrations of altered stone and waste, 34 flaking floors, 268 pits and shafts, and 34 production zones. Around 1500 years ago, the Wurunjeri group who was the … Read more