Examining Hansberry’s A Raisin in the Sun

Like the America’s Playhouse production for television, it restores to the play two scenes unknown to the general public, and a number of other key scenes and passages staged for the first time in twenty-fifth anniversary revivals and most notably, the Roundabout Theatre’s Kennedy Center production on which the television picture is based. America’s history … Read more

Should We Genetically Modify Ourselves?

 Should we genetically modify ourselves? Introduction According to the Cambridge dictionary genetic modification (GM) is “the process of changing the structure of the genes of a living thing in order to make it healthier, stronger, or more useful to humans”.  Since 1973 when the first genetically modified organism (GMO) bacterium was created biotechnology has … Read more

U.S. Midterm Elections 2018: Democrat & Republican Agenda for Healthcare & More

 Phoebe Nguyen (888613221) Professor Spitzer POSC 100 Tues./Thurs. 4-5:15pm 06 November 2018 Election Paper The upcoming 2018 midterm election is considered extremely important because all 435 seats in the House of Representatives and 35 seats in the Senate will be contested. The results will determine if the Democratic or Republican party will once again … Read more

Potency of Andres Serrano’s Controversial 1987 Work “Immersions (Piss Christ)

 Andres Serrano, Immersions (Piss Christ), 1987 Andres Serrano, a highly controversial American artist and photographer, is known for his use of obscene objects and materials in his artistic works such as blood, urine, breast milk, semen, and dead animals. (Source 6). His art is influenced by the Surrealism and Dada movements. Serrano’s work is … Read more

Uncovering the Shift in Catholic Social Teaching Made by Rerum Novarum

 Over the course of the Church’s history, many documents have played a large role in the influencing of church adaptations and people’s lives today. Catholic Social Teaching is the backbone of how one should interact with their modern society and with others. It touches base on aspects such as charity, community participation, human dignity, … Read more

“Unveiling the Nurse’s Role in Holistic Assessment in Mental Health Settings

 The nurse’s role in assessment has evolved and become a key aspect of the multidisciplinary team’s findings when formulating a care plan. A nursing assessment can be defined as ‘collecting subjective and objective data’ (Weber and Kelley, 2014). This essay will focus on assessment tools used in an acute community mental health setting for … Read more

Design Costumes for Machinal with Kiah Kramer: Unlock the Creative Power of Theatre Appreciation

 Theatre Appreciation Creative Project Machinal Designer Kiah Kramer 1 Helen Jones   https://i.pinimg.com/originals/24/8c/ 06/248c06038b00b5d50fee95aeaf56f 8f1.jpg      The first costume I have designed is for Helen Jones in the opening scene of the play. Helen has a very anxious and uptight personality and would likely not want to draw attention to herself; therefore, I … Read more

Unpacking the History of Teen Movies 1980s and Onwards

 Imagine… you’re sitting in a nice and comfy cushioned chair, the smell of buttered popcorn is filling your lungs, the cool fizz of soda is gliding down your throat, you’re body and mind are at ease… This sensation may not be relatable for everyone, but for many going to the movie theatre is an … Read more