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Snapchatting. Instagramming. Tweeting. Zinging. When we wake up, we look at our phone. When we eat lunch, we look at our phone. When we go to sleep, we look at our phone. Social Media has become a dominant portion of daily life. We constantly needing to know about our friends’ recent activities or to update our friends about ours’. We judge that one Facebook friend that you message, but they didn’t reply even though it says “Seen 4:29pm”. When does social media take too much of our life? In Dave

President Barack Obama had an unimaginable life as a kid, but he overcame it and became president. Barack Obama was one of the best presidents in the U.S. He helped the country in so many ways Obama helped fight the wars and diseases. How tough was Obama’s life? First of all, He was born on August 4th, 1961 in Honolulu, Hawaii. His mother was named Ann Dunham and his father was Barack Obama Sr. His wife is Michelle Lavaughn Robinson. He had two children by the names of Malia and Natasha, or Sasha

With ticket sales for the Van Gogh exhibit in high demand, it’s no wonder the Art Institute of Chicago has a reputation of bringing classic, contemporary, and modern pieces to life. Reflective of the works that are housed within its walls, the Art Institute has had its own fair share of history that is worth discussing. Surviving and rebuilding itself after the Great Chicago Fire of 1871, the museum has used its revival to continue to educate and build future artists through works around the world

Illinois Budget Informative According to Illinois Budget Clock, the last time Illinois had a budget was on June 30th, 2016, when a stop gate budget was passed to keep the government, schools, and nonprofit agencies operating. The last time a full year budget was passed was on May 27, 2014. According to Illinois Comptroller's office, 2001 was the last time Illinois had an actual balanced budget. This was the beginning of the Illinois Budget Crisis. Although, now the issue is not just balancing the

The speech that I chose to review was the “First Inaugural Address” by President Barack Obama. He is considered one of the great communicators because he is very skillful and his voice conveys confidence, authority, and command. In his first inaugural address, Obama delivered a powerful message to an estimated 1.8 million people gathered at the U.S. Capitol in Washington D.C. The central Theme of President Obama’s inaugural address was to call to restore responsibility. In his inaugural address

Overview of Evanston… Twelve miles south of Chicago lies the town of Evanston, Illinois, with a population of 75, 658, according to the 2014 census. With its commitment to reducing its carbon footsteps and becoming more energy-friendly, this increases the quality of life for the whole community. You can enjoy activities in the nearby urban sprawl and come back to this cozy area to unwind, when you live in one of our Evanston apartments Evanston’s History… Established in 1872, this place was

Aimee Cantolan Professor Jeffrey English 51 5 October 2015 Obama’s Next Stop Ferguson? It took one gunshot to put a city into an uneasy frenzy throughout the day, and utter chaos at nightfall. It began with policemen standing side by side and protesters ready to strike; came face to face. All around there were Ferguson citizens, each standing tall defending his or her respective sides. Protesters were holding signs with powerful words like “Black Lives Matter.” In a split second, havoc was reached

The beautiful town of Stillwater is located on the St. Croix river in the St. Croix River Valley and is known as the Birthplace of Minnesota. The early days of Stillwater were uncertain and uneasy as the land was fought over for many years. The coveted land transitioned from being part of Wisconsin territory to being included in Washington county in 1938. All the while, lumbering interests drew many to the area and white settlers took up residence in Stillwater. One former soldier, Indian trader

A Symbol of the Pioneer Glory: Breaking the Prairie The pioneer and all his train are now arrived safely in the realm of Romance. His prairie schooner drawn by oxen, his log cabin…his prairie of a thousand variable charms…his founding of government… all these, because they are long past and we are proud of the courage and hardihood of our fathers…and a little proud of ourselves for having descended from them – all these transmuted to the very stuff of fable, the very texture of myth. The glory of

The book, Dreams from My Father, is written by Barack Obama, the President of the United States.  This book is written from the past tense as President Obama discusses his lifestyle before he attended Harvard Law school.  The book starts with him describing the scenery of his New York apartment which we can assume is either while he is attending or graduated from Columbia College at Columbia University.  He describes his family's influence on his life and education.  The most influential person to