Brandon Stanton: Demographic Analysis

Last Friday morning sophomore Alexis Anderson was found not responding and was sent to the ER. Since then Lexi’s condition has gotten worse. She is now in need of a heart transplant within a week. She is currently on a heart-lung machine. Lexi has a preexisting heart condition. Everyone at CHHS is praying for her. There has been a Gofundme page for donations to help Lexi’s family. The goal for Lexi's Gofundme account is $100,000. So far people have donated $35,008. On Tuesday, February 7th Lamelo Ball dedicated his record 92-point basketball game to Lexi. Lamelo dedicating his game helped to get the news about Lexi on the national level. There was also a dance fundraiser at Dellos Dance Studio on Thursday night, and every dollar

The Calvary Christian dugout erupted as Johnny Field hit a walk-off homerun to win the Florida High School Baseball Championship, which was the biggest game of the year. Scotty Stanton, the Columbus Explorers center fielder, walked off the field in misery. “I can’t believe I went 0-4 in front of all these pro scouts,” Stanton muttered. After the two teams lined up to shake hands after a hard fought game, Field approached Stanton, “So much for being the number one player in the state Scotty, maybe those scouts were looking for a bat boy, because that’s all you will ever be.” Stanton watched the scouts walk up to Field and introduce themselves. The scouts did not say one word to Stanton, who was projected to be drafted in this upcoming MLB Draft.

New York City has been in a constant state of change since the 1970’s. Evolving from a state of art and decrepitness to a glistening city of consumption. Yet in Jeremiah Moss’ book, Vanishing New York, the city did not “evolve” for the locals who breathed and lived in the city– the ones who made New York City the place to be, but rather for the big businesses who lure in the tourists who change the city into some kind of sister city to their middle American hometown. Moss uses the same ideas bell hooks wrote about in her “Eating the Other” essay, in that New Yorkers, the “other”, in all their artsy, queer, and ethnic ways are used to “spice up” the city, to make it a place worth coveting so that the rich and elite can sell a watered down/hollow

After hearing this news about a mlb player who is korean just shocked and blew my mind. This is an ongoing investigation but chances are that he will go to jail for sexual assault. One thing that i do not understand in this world is that it's always the people who have millions of dollars, can be professional athletes, celebrities and many more that are always involved in these types of criminal offenses or sexaul assualt. People rarely see like for example “Homeless man rapes young girl,” because these homeless people are not going for the girls or whatever. All they need is money and a proper place to live. Where on the other hand,millionaires and people with lots of money tend to do these type of actions because money is no option to them since they have millions of them. I picked this news because the mlb player is Korean which is my nationality and honestly it was wrong for him to do this type of action.

The intended audience of Humans of New York: Stories is quite broad, as it is aimed towards adults of all ages, backgrounds and outlooks. The purpose of HoNY:S is to highlight the importance of all types of people, so any reader may be able to relate to one person in the text, or at least be able to appreciate the magic of their lives. The majority of people interviewed are those who would be considered average, everyday American citizens, providing another reason that this text would be considered applicable to anyone who may come across these stories. The author’s use of emotional quotes from his volunteers is what makes a reader desire to continue to the next page. As a society, we take pleasure in feeling involved in others’ lives. For example, reality television has been increasingly gaining popularity, due to the fact that we find interest in finding similarities in the lives of people that we do not

Many people don’t realize it, but without Jacob Riis, our city would still be the way as I previously described. New York would be known, not for it’s beautiful city lights, busy streets, and other attractions but for the nasty environment that envelops it. Thankfully, this is not the case and change in our society has occurred. Jacob Riis is a photographer, news reporter, and author. By using his skills, Riis crafted books and newspaper articles, completed with pictures to inform the public about the terrible conditions immigrants and city dwellers suffered in.

New York City’s population is a little over 8.3 million people. 8.3 million people are spread out among five boroughs and each have their own set routine. Each one of those 8.3 million see New York in a different way becuase “You start building your private New York the first time you lay eyes on it” (“City Limits” 4). Some people are like Colson Whitehead who “was born here and thus ruined for anywhere else” (“City Limits” 3). Others may have “moved here a couple years ago for a job. Maybe [they] came here for school” (“City Limits” 3). Different reasons have brought these people together. They are grouped as New Yorkers, but many times, living in New York is their only bond. With on going changes and never ending commotion, it is hard to

Curt Flood was an All-Star baseball player for the St. Louis Cardinals that did not want to be traded against his wishes to the Philadelphia Phillies. This decision to publicly come out and make this particular statement ultimately started a battle for player liberty and benefits in baseball. This paper will be diving into the ideals and ramifications behind his choice to dispute the sport of baseball, the context of American society around the time of the issue and its relationship, the main events involving Flood’s actions, the labor dispute, Flood v. Kuhn case along with other critical elements in the main body, the progression of this topic in discussion, and a recap of the topic and its significance in relation to contemporary American society in conclusion.

“It got to be easy to look at New Yorkers as animals, especially looking down from some place like a balcony at Grand Central at the rush hour Friday afternoon.” (Tom Wolfe). “O Rotten Gotham” argues that New Yorkers are in a state of behavioral sink. It would not be long before a “population collapse” or a “massive die off”.

Upon reading the first few sentences of the paragraph, one can easily assume E. B. White has inhabited New York once before. His capability in drawing three New Yorks established his familiarity with the city and its various versions. This is implied when he states, “There is, first, the New York of the man or woman who was born there, who takes the city for granted and accepts for its size, its turbulence as natural and inevitable. Second, there is the New York of the commuter--the city that is devoured by locusts each day and spat out each night. Third, there is New York of the person who was born somewhere else and came to New York in quest of something” (White). Coming from the perspective of the author, it adds an authentic value to his words and description of the types of people who live in New York. The individuals who exist in each of the version contribute to New York’s remarkable essence

While explaining his new daily routine, he expressed his views on the city, “I began to like New York, the racy, adventurous feel of it at night, and the satisfaction that the contrast flicker of men and women and machines give to the restless eye” (56). When he says this, his tone is a tinge of sadness but mostly acceptance. It doesn’t seem to affect or bother him that he feels solitary in a big city. He admits that he feels lonely, but he also believes other people in New York feel lonely as well. Showing that even though a big city can be exciting and filled with opportunities, it’s not always as grand as people make it

Another event, which Humans of New York did, was the ‘World Tour’, where on August 7th, 2014 Stanton left New York and travelled around Europe, Middle East, and parts of Africa. These photos raised awareness to the more ‘third-world countries’ as well as the struggles they were going through. He visited refugee camps and towns destroyed by war, humanizing these places and the people who lived there. This ultimately had an impact on not just the greater cities but countries around the world

Riding the subway to a New York City resident is nothing new. It’s something that many of us New Yorkers have to use as transportation because living in a crowded city with limited space to drive is not very ideal. For the people who do drive, they do so for personal comfort and convenience. But for us commuters, having to not look for parking and worry about traffic takes up less of our time. On the other hand we experience train delays and disturbances in personal space. Nonetheless, the pros outweigh the cons and using the subway has become a part of our daily routines for many of us New Yorkers. Marc Auge states that, “If he draws himself into the field of his ethnological inquiry, it is no less fitting for his readers to broaden the scope of appreciation of the work for riders.” With that in mind, I observed the connections with my experience riding the subway in a city integrated with many different peoples and cultures.

Elliott Erwitt is a street photographer born in Paris from Russian immigrant parents (Erwitt, 2011). This essay will not focus on his biography but rather put emphasis on his work. Elliott Erwitt is known for his spontaneity when taking snapshot and passion for the human condition (Magnum Photos, 2011). He also has a very sharp sense of humor that is without a doubt reflected on his work. Elliott Erwitt has also a particular affinity for dogs and kids (Erwitt, 2011). It is said that the challenge is to be able to recognize the work of a particular photographer based on specific characteristics distinctive to him (Magnum Photos, 2011). As a matter of fact, Elliott Erwitt’s snapshots all have distinguishing

When you mention New York to anyone, they automatically think about Times Square. This beautiful place with skyscrapers, Central Park, and a unique transportation system. However, if you were to ask me what I think about New York; I believe the skyscrapers block the sun, Central park is just a regular park for dogs, and the subway trains rarely run consistently especially in the mornings. I have lived in New York for 18 years, and I have yet to understand what everyone likes about the “ Big Red Apple.”