Jackson County

Journal 1  James Baldwin’s “Notes of a Native Son  As I began reading James Baldwins passage, "Notes of a Native son", I was immediately filled with emotion. He began his very first sentence by stating that his father had died. I started to imagine to myself, what it would be like if I was Baldwin. I could not imagine what I would do if I lost my father today. He is my hero. I have some previous knowledge of the Harlem riots because I did a project on them when I was a junior, but reading Baldwin's

102 Professor Caruth October 15, 2017 Pity In “A Rose for Emily” by William Faulkner, he demonstrates how an individual will go to an extreme to avoid departing from a loved one. Faulkner introduces us to Emily Grierson who lives in Yoknapatawpha County, and the story is told in the perspective of one of Yoknapatawpha’s citizens during the late 1800’s and early 1900’s. Throughout the story we notice different behaviors from her that might indicate that she might have some mental or serious personal

Venture Down The Shore If “The shirt before the shirt”, “GTL”, and “DTS” sound familiar then you were an MTV Jersey Shore fan, a reality show set at Seaside Heights, New Jersey. Although The Shore, which is a local term for the New Jersey Shore, has a reputation for being trashy, especially after the show, it is actually a family-friendly vacation spot. Considering that it has a clean beach, an amazing boardwalk with an amusement park and water park, quaint shops, and iconic landmarks, it is no

When the word hero comes to mind people usually think of some super hero that they read about in a book or saw in a movie, but the literal definition of a hero is a person who is admired for their courage, outstanding achievements, or noble qualities. “Fearless” by Eric Blehm contains many examples of real life heroes. Adam Brown is undoubtedly the main hero in Blehm's novel, but other members of the Brown family also displayed many notable heroic qualities. The main hero in “Fearless” was Adam

Love can distill rage into individuals when it is not mutual. In “A Rose for Emily” by William Faulkner, things begin to go south as Emily Grierson encounters her biggest fear: change. Ms. Emily is viewed as a monument and chore to her community. After her father’s death, her world seems to flow accordingly behind his passing. Meanwhile, her emotional health declines in conjunction with her physical surroundings. Emily Grierson suffers from emotional decay due to isolation by her father, unrequited

If you drive from the south in Elkins headed toward Davis and Elkins College, at some point one of the historic landmarks you will observe that stands out to you is a glimpse of the beautiful Halliehurst Mansion sitting up on a hillside. The sight of it majestically placed upon the hill (Fig 1) gives any observer somewhat of a curiosity about the building. Visually there is a plethora of different aspects to consider when visiting this great historical building. The outside of a building can really

For an individual to be a success, they must possess qualities beyond intellect. To flourish in your career and in life, your character must move you toward your aspirations. Throughout life, several experiences have formed me into a person of resilience, empathy, and composure. Such qualities have allowed me to reach my goals and serve my community. In addition to my intelligence, these qualities render me an exceptional student and employee. The ability to be resilient is at the core of who I

The waves were coming too fast and I felt like I couldn’t breathe. I was stuck in the impact zone, and I didn’t know where I was. I got a mouthful of saltwater in my mouth, and I couldn’t help but swallow it. I remember going around and around in somersaults on the bottom of the ocean floor just getting stuck over and over again in the cycle of the waves breaking one after another. I thought to myself that this was a terrible decision. That lead me to ask myself, “Why did I think I could surf?” I

Central Lakes College, and more specifically to Kent Montgomery, by the S.W.C.D. (the Soil Water Conservation District). In this project / grant I worked with Kevin Gohman and we were asked to go to a set list of lakes in Crow Wing County, and one river in Aitkin county, to take samples of the water and to record data from the lake including: Phosphorus levels, conductivity, temperature, and the amount of dissolved oxygen in the water. We were also asked to record the clarity of the lake using a secchi

My agency, the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office, has Civil Service and, as such, there are certain criteria that one must meet before I could promote. Anyone who passes a few tests and does well on some Internal Review Boards is eligible for promotion. Therefore, since I guessed better than the person sitting next to me did, I am making major decisions that affect dozens of people directly and possibly hundreds indirectly. The only training I received in supervision were the classes I took to impress