The First Purge: Analyzing Sociological Issues In Gerard McMurray's Thriller Film

 Allyza Mae Columna Professor Prado-Robledo Sociology 101 8 July 2018 Media Analysis Paper The First Purge by Gerard McMurray introduces a new idea where society violently works out its issues. The movie portrays the experimental purge set in Staten Island, New York in the year 2021. The new totalitarian government named the New Founding … Read more

The unique phenomenon of Century City

Introduction “One of Century City’s greatest attractions to those living and working here is that it is a safe and secure precinct.” (Century City Website, 2018). Post-apartheid public spaces are no longer regulated by regime, but rather by market forces catering for the consumption and recreational needs and desires of middle-class, white Capetonians (Holzschuh, 2009). … Read more

The controversy of JFK Assassination: Was it one or two gunmen?

 One of the most memorable moments in US history was the assassination of the 35th President of the United States of America, John F Kennedy. When making a judgment about the controversies surrounding the assassination of John F. Kennedy. Despite the apparent political and personal weaknesses that were universally acknowledged within the year prior … Read more

Taste History: A Journey Through Authentic Vietnamese Pho

 Although it is found, and adored, almost everywhere in the West, Vietnamese pho is indeed considered authentic Vietnamese cuisine, and even the national dish of Vietnam. One aspect that makes pho so satisfying to the soul is the hours of careful preparation involved. The rich, complex flavors of savory beef broth and sweet, harmonious … Read more

Many Carbon: The Element Used in Many Industries

 Carbon – Elements in Industry Introduction Carbon is used in a variety of ways in many industries. Coal, which is made up of carbon, is a really good example of the uses of carbon in industries. Carbon itself is a very versatile element, it makes up coal and diamonds, probably the last materials you’d … Read more

NAFTA Termination: Impacts on The US, Mexico, and Canada

 The United States and Mexico have been having an ongoing policy regarding trade with one another. There have been many concerns about whether having a trade policy with Mexico has been beneficial to the United States or not. NAFTA (North American Free Trade Agreement) is one of the most dominant agreement not only between … Read more

Reduce TAF in OCD with Cognitive Bias Modification for Interpretation

 2% of the worldwide population, this means around 150 million individuals, suffer from obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD; Sasson et al.,1997). A psychological disorder, characterised by obsessions, which are intrusive, repetitive and troubling thoughts, next to compulsions which manifest in repetitive ritualistic behaviours, mainly to neutralize obsessions (Williams & Grisham, 2013; Lack, 2012). When left … Read more

My aurality performance (scenography)

For my aurality performance, we (my group composed of xxx) decided to create a piece at the Tin Tabernacle in Kilburn using the space and its history as our medium. We found an old visitors book in the chapel and said the names, addresses and dates of the people who came to the Tin Tabernacle. … Read more

Treating 150 Million: Cognitive Bias Modification for Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

 2% of the worldwide population, this means around 150 million individuals, suffer from obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD; Sasson et al.,1997). A psychological disorder, characterised by obsessions, which are intrusive, repetitive and troubling thoughts, next to compulsions which manifest in repetitive ritualistic behaviours, mainly to neutralize obsessions (Williams & Grisham, 2013; Lack, 2012). When left … Read more

Trump’s “Zero-Tolerance” Immigration Policy

On the 25th of January in 2017, Trump issued a policy on immigration. This plan has always been a part of Trump’s agenda, and he made it one of his top priorities within his first 100 days. His initial purpose was to stop the abuse of visas which take away from the American worker and … Read more

The True Meaning Behind the "Invention of Wings": An Analysis of Handful and Sarah's Relationship”

 Viviana Chavez Professor Prather History 1301 July 2, 2018 The Invention of Wings In the “Invention of Wings” the main characters name is Handful but is also referred to as Hetty. Handful was given to Sarah as an 11th birthday “gift”, however Sarah was not content and does not like that her family owns … Read more

What elements of human culture have changed societies the most?

The development of and interactions between various societies without a doubt impacted trading all goods and ideas. These groups of people, without bartering, would have only very specific knowledge and goods. If these groups were never to interact they would never enjoy the benefits of trading for more adequate resources, they would never have learned … Read more

The Motivations & Effects of the 8 Major Crusades

 The eight major Crusades occurred between 1096 and 1291. They were a series of religious wars between Christians and Muslims. The Europeans also viewed the Crusades “as an opportunity to reconcile eastern and western Christianity. Drawn by the dream of liberating the Holy City of Jerusalem”.(Craig et al. 362). Nevertheless, the Crusades were bloody, … Read more