Securing Whale Populations: Understanding the Justifications and Legalities Behind Conflict and Conservation.

 Introduction Given that the ocean produces between 50 to 85 percent   of the world’s oxygen, ¬analysing the threats to its continued wellbeing and countering them is critical to ensure the livelihood of all living things. Whales are a key part of this ecosystem with their ability to “regulate the flow of food by helping … Read more

The Early Life & Lasting Legacy of ArchBishop Thomas Cranmer

 Ian Dosher Professor File World Religions Thomas Cranmer: The ArchBishop of Canterbury Early Life     Thomas Cranmer was born July 2, 1489, in Aslacton, Nottinghamshire, England and was the second son of his father Thomas Cranmer and his mother Agnes. His father was, according to the article called “Thomas Cranmer, Archbishop of Canterbury” by … Read more

Should Everyone Be Held Accountable Based On Race, Creed Or Gender? Examining Racial Profiling Today

 If a person of a certain demographic commits a crime, should everyone from that population be held accountable? Hypothetically, consider these scenarios: a caucasian bank robber, an African American suicide bomber, a muslim school shooter, an atheist child molester.  Should all “white” people be considered thieves? Are all people who appear to be of … Read more

Art of Origami & Tea Ceremonies During Japan’s Shogunate Era

 Tea Ceremonies and The Art of Origami The Art of Origami and the tea ceremony were important social practices during the Shogunate Era- Philippa Zaphir. Introduction: Shogunate Japan was a period in Japan that went from 1603-1869. Shogunate Japan has included a wide range of periods inside the Shogunate time frame. The Japanese tea … Read more

Story of Blind Tom Wiggins: Savant Autistic Slave Prodigy

 Thomas “Blind Tom” Wiggins Savant is a term that refers to autistic individuals that showcase extraordinary talents in areas such as art, math, and music. Thomas “Blind Tom” Wiggins is known to be one of history’s most accomplished savant.  Thomas Wiggins was born a slave to Mingo and Charity Wiggins in May of 1849 … Read more

Improve Engineering Properties of Soil with Plastic Waste: A Review

  CHAPTER – 1` Introduction ________________________________________ 1.1 GENERAL This chapter covers the history and background related to study. It also covers various advantages, disadvantages, necessity which led to the project study. It includes the main objectives of the project. 1.2 HISTORY OF PLASTIC The world’s first fully synthetic plastic was Bakelite invented in New York … Read more

History of Queer Art: From Ancient Art to India’s Revolutionizing Queer Artists

 Offensive. Irreverent. Debased. Risqué. Obscene. Lewd. Indecent. Vulgar. Depraved. Lusty. These are just some of the words critiques have used through the years to describe art by the ‘queer’ artists, the art a lot of people believe just isn’t fit for mainstream audiences. A lot of people believe ‘queer’ or ‘gay’ art started in … Read more

California Wildfires: Death Toll Rises, Verdun Battle Forest Still Forbidden After 100 Years

 National Current Event On Sunday, November 11 2018, CNN released an article about the tragedy in the Golden State, ‘It’s not over yet’ High winds feed California wildfires as death toll rises. This article discusses the horrific California wildfires that are being spread mercilessly throughout the state, destroying thousands of homes, and testing the … Read more

Lake Norman: Where Nature and Industrialization Meet

 What is so significant about Lake Norman? I mean it’s just a lake? Lake Norman is a man-made lake north of Charlotte that has over 500 miles of shoreline. Lake Norman was created by The Duke Energy Company in the early 1960’s.  The Duke Energy Company’s goal was to use the Catawba River to … Read more

Hurricane Katrina: A Storm of Epic Proportions Compares to Arthur Miller’s The Crucible

 Hurricane Katrina came to be the costliest natural disaster in U.S. history. A category 5 hurricane lasting for 33 days, Katrina first made landfall on August 23, 2005, between Miami and Fort Lauderdale, Florida. With winds varying from 70-170 miles per hour. With very little warning, more than 1,800 lives were taken due to … Read more

Emmett Till’s Brutal Murder Inspires Controversial Artwork 60 Years Later

 At just a mere fourteen years of age, young Emmett Till, an African American boy, was lynched on August 28, 1955 after allegedly flirting and offending Carolyn Bryant, a white woman, at a local family grocery store. Upon confronting her husband, Roy Bryant, about Emmett’s offensive verbal advancements, Mr. Bryant and his half-brother, J. … Read more