Carnie's Reflection

I give this movie a six out of five-star rating. How it managed to keep me on the edge of my seat the entire time is beyond me; I am still in disbelief that I was fully engaged for the entire two hours and twenty-six minutes. Although I had heard many great things about the novel, the film exceeded all of my expectations. The Natural teaches many valuable lessons about perseverance, determination, commitment, karma, relationships, and staying young at heart.

Why is there racial tension and political dissension in America? Why did Russia feel its Crimean invasion was justifiable? How did China become an economic power? These questions are answered by a proper understanding of history, helping us to better comprehend the world of 2015. Education’s role needs to be thus: to prepare students as learned individuals and to exist in such an international community. This is why I think history is still incredibly relevant despite focusing on the

A more pressing matter is that of the history in the classroom. With the one sided history being instructed to Native students bring a message that “Their history does not matter,” alienation begins to form and all motivation soon leaves the students (Laura).

In January, 2016, I participated in the James Madison Legacy Project. Little did I know it would alter the way that I would then teach my 8th grade curriculum. It was something that I was not sure I could do, it was something I was not sure I wanted to do, but it was something that I felt I must do and for that I am extremely grateful. I am grateful to have participated in the James Madison Legacy Project not only for what it has done for me in the classroom, but for my students who just completed their First Congressional hearings.

Today historian Lisa Minardi, an alumni of Ursinus, visited the Bears Make History Class for lunch. Now, it should be no secret that I'm an undeclared history major, and that I hope to go far in my application of history in the future. I say this so that you can better understand just what it meant for me to get to listen to and interact with an actual historian, someone who's living the life I one day aspire to have. I mean what Ms. Minardi has managed to do since leaving Ursinus is simply astonishing, and quickly won over my adoration. I was especially impressed by her role in saving the Speaker House, the home of Frederick Muhlenberg, in Collegeville from ruin, and her efforts to see to the building's restoration. In addition, her collaboration with the people in charge of Henry Muhlenberg's historic house was quite noteworthy, in that she somehow managed to increase the building's yearly visitor attendance from 100 people to around 1,600. One could easily credit Ms. Minardi with saving not just one but two historic buildings, and, by doing

If you were to stop a student in one of the busy hallways of Yonkers Middle/ High School and ask them about the History Club, most of them would probably reply, “I don’t think our school even has a history club.” This proves the point that the History Club (who call themselves the Yonkers Middle/High School Historical Society “YMHS2”) at our school is probably one of the most unrecognized clubs at our school. However, they are definitely the underdogs of Yonkers Middle/High School as they have consistently been attaining notable ranks in the national-level competition called History Bowl, thus brining national acclaim to the school.

When I first met with my mentor to discuss the projects that I would be working on during my volunteer hours with the historical society, I was disappointed to hear that I would be helping the organization complete their oral history project. After my mentor told me that I would assist in the conducting of oral histories, the first thought that came to me was, “This is going to be boring.” However, I have come to appreciate the historical interviews that I have completed, so far. This surprising element about my professional experience has taught me to value the stories and experiences of those that experienced history. While completing the oral history project, I believe that the assignment has given me a personal connection to America’s past during the World War II era. I

Furthermore, local history in general needs to be cared about more. Like said before, “the top level of prestige” among historians “is occupied by those who teach African or Asian history” (Hicken 1). This “prestige” is also portrayed very well by Herb Block’s political cartoon "Except for Those of Us Who Are above It.” Which, displays bureaucrats sitting on top of Washington above everyone else, with a caption “Equal Justice Under Law.” Which, shows that those of more important roles consider themselves better than the lower rules. All together, this shows that after people spend countless years in school and in the work force being a historian, they are studying the histories abroad and of more accomplishment, rather than their own with facts that have no meaning. Although, even major historians have hypocritically “given themselves over to the study of some phase of history which, in the long run, amounted to only a minor aspect of a larger problem” (Hicken 1). Yet, they ridicule local history and those who research it. These issues amongst historians are the major underlying issues when proposing the concept of a local history class.

Joseph J. Ellis was born on July 18, 1943; he continued to excel in school all the way through college, when he received his B.A. from the College of William and Mary in Virginia. In 1969, Ellis had earned both his Masters Degree and PhD from Yale University, yet went on to teach U.S. History at West Point. Currently, Ellis teaches at the University of Massachusetts where he inspires many students to pursue careers in historical studies; however, most of Ellis’ impact on the world comes from his writing. Based on his eight books, one can infer that Joseph J. Ellis has a passion for American history and the leaders that played a role to form it.

I hope I made the history meaningful for those visitors. The goal of any good exercise in history, public or academic, is not to merely

This semester I learned a lot about writing in English 151. It has been a roller coaster ride with these essays for me this semester. I learned step by step how to write a good essay and how to have your readers be engaged in what you’re trying to tell them. Each essay I did has taught me something valuable I can take to the next level of English. I feel as if as the semester went by I did not take my writing that seriously and that reflected in my grades I received in each essay. It made me a better student and writer and it will reflect next semester. In this essay, I will reflect on what I learned throughout this semester that you should apply in your writing when you begin English 151.

To sleep in the same dorm from which teenage intellectuals watched The White House burn down in 1814 is to immerse myself in the spirit of American History in ways that no other college can provide. In addition, the resources provided by both Georgetown University and its historic location— including its proximity to the National Archives and Library of Congress, as well as its impressive staff of distinguished historians, are exactly what a history major who hopes to enter the political realm one day, is looking

The Giver is a morally driven and thought-provoking story about a young boy called Jonas who lives in a society free of crime, sadness, pain, death, music, color and love. The story follows Jonas as he receives the memories of the past, good and bad, from the current Receiver, who is called the Giver. The Giver transfers memories by placing his hands on Jonas 's forearms. The first memory he receives is of a thrilling sled ride, which he will remake in the end of the movie. Jonas discovers the dangerous truths of his community 's secret past. Armed with the power of knowledge, which he knew about from memories (Ways of Knowledge), Jonas realizes that he must release all the memories to the community to allow them to feel

My enrollment in the History course this semester was due to requirements for my bachelor’s degree in nursing. Rather than feeling that the course took valuable time away from the core curriculum, what I learned has made a lasting impact on how I feel about the world around me and who I am in that world. Those changes are going to impact the way in which I interact with my future patients and conduct myself as a healthcare professional. The format of the course facilitated a deeper understanding of social and cultural concepts and how those concepts can affect and even define a group of people or region to the rest of the world. Through the education I have received in this course, I now watch international news reports and more clearly

In The Devil’s Highway by Luis Alberto Urrea, the title has a strong connection to the story being told. Not only does the title relate to the actual name of the path that the men took to try to reach the United States, but it also describes their journey, as it is one that would be comparable to Hell itself. The conditions that the men faced along the way can certainly be described as some of the worst conditions that any human being has ever been through and may even appear as though the Devil himself is putting these men through a torture that must have seemed Hell to them. If I was to change the title of this publication to something else, I would change it to the Spanish version of the title, El Camino del Diablo because I feel that by leaving the title in Spanish, it would connect more with the men in the story, as they themselves are native Mexicans whose first, and for many only, language is Spanish.