Uncovering 8 Stages of Genocide to Prevent History from Repeating Itself

 Andre Mai Mrs. Shackelford CP Honors English 2 24 April 2018 Stop Before You Start     High school emphasizes educating students about the holocaust is important, but how does it affect us today? The Holocaust is the greatest humanitarian crisis in human history, resulting in the death of 6 million Jews and hundreds of … Read more

Transforming America: The Industrial Revolution and its Effects on the US Economy

 Throughout the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, there was revolution and transformations being made to Europe and America. The second American Industrial Revolution led to improved transportation, communication, and banking, as well as the expansion of electricity, petroleum, and steel. More jobs were created due to the increased amount of factory work. With these jobs … Read more

How Feminism Impacts Gender Inequality & Sexism in Ads

 Feminism’s impact on the representation of Gender Inequality and Sexism in advertisements Gender Inequality and Sexism has always been a highly debated topic in society. Advertisements (print, videos etc.) industry is not an exception to reflecting those themes. “Sex sells”, a technique in Advertising which has been around for years, in contemporary society it … Read more

Billie Bertha Drysdale – American women in the military

Billie Bertha Drysdale was born in Greenbrier, West Virginia in 1921. She lived as the daughter of Charley and Vonie Drysdale and was the youngest of five siblings. Billie Bertha graduated high school in 1938 and worked as a sales clerk until 1945. On April 30, 1945, she joined the Women’s Army Corp. Billie served … Read more

Exploring History's Impact on Propaganda Developments

 Propaganda has driven countless movements to success or failure throughout history and continues to pervade every aspect of our society today. Propaganda has been developing for thousands of years, growing from some of the earliest ideological conflicts. From the rhetoric of ancient Greece to today’s advertisement-ridden world, propagandizers have persevered whenever their publics began … Read more

"Preventing School Shootings & Understanding Effects of Gun Violence: What Can US Learn from Other Countries?

 Jonson, Cheryl Lero. "Preventing School Shootings: The Effectiveness of Safety Measures." Victims & Offenders, vol. 12, no. 6, Nov/Dec2017, pp. 956-973. EBSCOhost, doi:10.1080/15564886.2017.1307293. This article concerns the shootings at Columbine High School, Virginia Tech, and Sandy Hook Elementary School that caught attention. Jonson called for something to be done to defend school in the … Read more

Thutmosis III: The Power and Rule of the Mighty Egyptian Pharaoh

 The history of ancient Egypt is littered with fascinating figures. Great pharaohs, a litany of gods, powerful queens, and famous officials abounded in this world, many of which live on through their buildings, inscriptions, and other artifacts that scholars study today. Out of a massive body of research, archeology, and investigation, we have been … Read more

Rhetoric of Kaur's Poetry and Watson's HeForShe Speech to Foster Unity.

 Michelle Le Fredrickson Writing 2 23 April 2018 Exploring Rhetoric in Kaur's Poetry and Emma Watson's HeForShe Speech In an age of prolific globalization, the accessibility and propagation of ideas, intellect, and aspirations becomes increasingly easier by the hour. But within this realm of cosmic communication, some works stand to be far more powerful … Read more

The Role of the Clock Gene and Epigenetics in Circadian Rhythm Regulation

 The ability to know when one must eat, sleep, and wake throughout the day is determined by a cycle known as the circadian rhythm. Many behavioral and physiological activities controlled by the circadian rhythm allow a plethora of organisms to evolve and survive through the years. Disturbances to this rhythm significantly increase one’s susceptibility … Read more

The Sound and The Fury

The Sound and The Fury is known for its dramatic interpretation of the decline of an aristocratic family in Mississippi.   The novel is divided into four sections of narration, each section told by one of the three brothers and a section told by a narrator. Throughout the novel, though, we see the impact that the … Read more

Music Therapy for Mental Disorders: Techniques for Treating Autism, PTSD, & Alzheimer's

 Music Therapy Techniques for Treatment of Mental Disorders Music Therapy treatments assisted individuals diagnosed with mental disorders by helping correct difficulties in interpersonal communication. Music Therapists worked with individuals from all walks of life that have been diagnosed with varying mental and emotional disorders using many different specialized techniques in order to help clients … Read more