Born chinese

Heterosexism is something that I have not realized throughout the majority of my life. To me, it has always been an underlying, but mostly invisible issue. My viewpoint has radically changed since starting my undergraduate career, and has continued to evolve throughout the following years. These readings have showcased different aspects that I have not been aware of previously, as will be discussed further below. Heterosexism is not something that I have extensively thought of before, or really

Zombie” The song “Zombie” written by Dolores O’Riordan effectively describes the post-colonial theory, in its subsections; issues on power dynamics, economic issues, and political issues to portray that people’s conscience cannot be silenced. O’Riordan composed “Zombie” after the bomb blast in Cheshire Ireland during 1993, which killed two innocent children. The bomb was caused by the Irish Republican Army, most commonly known as the IRA which is a militant group that formed in 1916. O’Riordan

Children of Calcutta’s Red Light District A documentary Born into Brothels, by Zana Briski and Ross Kauffman in 2004, about a non-profit foundation Kids With Cameras. The foundation teaches photography skills to the children in Calcutta. Zana a photographer from New York started taking photos of the prostitutes in the red- light district of Calcutta, India. While Zana was taking photos she eventually developed a relationship with eight children, both male and female, these children were fascinated

When you pick up the 1982 album, Nebraska, you get little to no indication of Bruce Springsteen other than his name emboldened in blood red capital letters across the front. You won’t find a smirking Dylan-esque portrait like the album that came before it, or a baseball cap hanging from his blue jean pocket like the album that came after it. The black and white photo of a sprawling country landscape coupled with the contrasting red text immediately gives the feeling of despondence. If anything

Palfreys, Born Digital, both authors take a sociological approach on analyzing and interpreting the new phenomenon known as the emergence of Digital Natives, or the part of society born after 1980. The main thesis for Born Digital that Urs Gassers and Jon Palfrey were trying to transcend, was how individuals who are Born Digital are transforming the world we live in. Digital Natives are transforming our world because of their interactions and intuit with technology and the web. Those born after 1980

An Experience in My Life December 31, 2004, while everyone else was celebrating New Year’s, my family and I were moving from one city to another. It was hard for me to move another city because I was leaving behind the town where I was born and all my friends. This was one of the biggest impacts that I have experience in my life. Moving from one town to another was like moving to another world where I did not know anyone. But the hardest part of moving for me was moving to another school where

Homecoming The first time I went back home after coming to college was a rollercoaster of emotions. After arriving home I was embraced with open arms by my mom and dad. This was the first time I had seen them since being dropped off at college and I suddenly realized how much I missed them. I called every so often but being in my own home being able to talk and with them was something I hadn’t ever experienced. All of my worries about homework and future exams were gone and I got to enjoy the company

In the movie Born Free, Virginia McKenna and Bill Travers play conservationists Joy and George Adamson, who become the surrogate parents of three lion cubs, later giving two to a zoo and keeping Elsa, the smallest of the bunch. As their time with the lioness continues, they are given orders to return her to the wild, where they realize they must return her to her roots among the African Savannah, touching on the theme of nature and the true meaning of freedom. Elsa's legacy within this film is her

Iowa State University offers a large campus. The campus itself entirely is around the size of my hometown. I have lived on campus for a few weeks now, and I know most of the campus, yet spend most of my time in my dorm. Whenever I am not in my dorm or in class though, I often find myself wandering around campus. When wandering around campus I usually look for the best spots for me just in case I want to sit around and relax.     Of my favorite spots to visit, they are closer and very appealing to

“The best music…is essentially there to provide you with something to face the world with.” -Bruce Springsteen aka The Boss Bruce was born in 1949 to Adele and Douglas Springsteen in Freehold, New Jersey. Growing up he never really fit in at school. Springsteen always knew he was meant to be in the music business. His family was just like any other average working class, New Jersey family. His mother took out a 60 dollar loan to buy him his first guitar. Springsteen was in many groups but the one