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The tale of Orpheus played an instrumental role in exposing to us how musical prowess alone could defy norms and break rules. He did so, using song, to revive his wife Eurydice from the dead. Orpheus’ role in Western Music history turned out to be a muse for Claudio Monteveredi, the composer of the … Read more
Samulnori is a genre of percussion music originating from p’ungmul or nongak, which is Korean farmers’ music. In Korean, the term “samulnori” means the playing of four things (Kang & Yoo, 2016). The genre is comprised of four Korean instruments: the kkwaenggwari, janggu, buk, and jing. Samulnori began as a predominantly grassroots movement; it … Read more
Madeline Todd Mr. Booth Honors English 9 09 November 2018 Edgar Allan Poe’s Death In the 169 years since his death, the ultimate demise of Edgar Allan Poe has long been debated. When he died at the age of forty, an autopsy was never performed on his body. His remains have been unearthed and … Read more
Before the discovery of the eminent gold flakes of Sutter’s Mill that sparked the grand California Gold Rush in 1848, flakes of gold were actually discovered by Mexicans about 20 years prior to the Rush in multiple spots in Southern California (California Gold Rush). Though not as iconic as the discovery of the gold … Read more
Formerly recognized as a friendly landscaper, local mall Santa Claus, and father of two, 66-year-old Bruce McArthur is now identified as an alleged serial killer, facing eight counts of first degree murder with ties to Toronto’s Gay Village (Gillis, 2018). While making an effort to analyze and understand McArthur’s homicides, a criminological theory that … Read more
In his chapter “White Ignorance” Richard W Mills seeks to examine and expound on the interwoven nature of white supremacy and white ignorance. In his argument, Mills describes how white people can afford the luxury of not having to educate themselves on the contextual and cultural influences or background of the world that they … Read more
Introduction: September 11, 2001 a day of grief in the United States history and the deadliest day to ever be in the history of New York City. A day america would never forget. Nearly 3000 people were killed, more than 6000 were injuired. Three hijacked passenger planes crashed into the World Trade Centre in … Read more
Jamaat-ul-Mujahideen (JMB) Is an indigenous terrorist group founded in 1998. JMB is committed to establishing an Islamic state in Bangladesh through violence. The group’s main mission is to replace the government of Bangladesh with an Islamic state based on sharia law. Their first known attack was in May 2001. They’ve used many bombings to … Read more
Having a background in graphic design, I am often drawn to artists whose work is bold and graphic. Henri Matisse does just that. He uses color in such a way that he became known for it. He was not always interested in pursuing art though. In 1869, Matisse prepared for his law exams at … Read more
Nobel Prize winning experimentalist, Ernest Rutherford (1871-1937), was an incredible chemist. Over the course of his career, he had many discoveries in the field of chemistry and physics. His most famous discovery, one that is still incredibly relevant today, the Gold Foil experiment, influenced the science world immensely, concluding many revolutionary ideas. After his … Read more
Kaitlyn Terzino Dr. Robinson Luke/Acts December 3, 2018 THE SERMON ON THE PLAIN “AN ESCAPE FOR THE MARGINALIZED” Luke 6 :17-37 known as the “sermon on the plain” is a story where Jesus goes up onto a mountain similar to Moses on Mount Sinai from Exodus chapter 20,but in the sermon on the Plain … Read more
Hurricane Katrina was a destructive and deadly Category 5 hurricane that caused major damage along the Gulf coast in 2005. This tragic natural disaster exposed the inequities toward the black communities at all phases of disaster response. African-American neighborhoods were destroyed by the effects of Hurricane Katrina, while neighborhoods inhabited by Whites were remarkably … Read more
Can Courbet and Manet’s representations of the nude be described as ‘realist’? Realism is the historical movement, which dominated the period of 1840-1880 in art and literature. The movement followed on from Romanticism and broke with the traditions of Neoclassicism. Realism is centred on the aim of providing a truthful representation of the world … Read more
Simply put, racism today is not necessarily apparent. According to observation and analysis, twenty-first-century racism masks itself behind laws, policies, practices, and language which claim to be “race-neutral.” Nevertheless, racism influences our relationships, institutions, and our world. It will not simply fade out of existence if we turn a blind eye towards it. The … Read more
Major League Soccer is a unique league in the sense that it combines an popular global game with American sports features. Although the history of the league is rather short, it has a storied history with rapid league expansion. Like many American leagues and European soccer leagues, MLS is dominated by a handful of … Read more
