Blackboard. A program that is important to all student’s studies at American University. What would appear to be a simple website to gather grades and any necessary homework information has posed a few problems. Not only are students finding the web service to be difficult, but professors are as well. It is clear that Blackboard’s functionality is not what it should be. Blackboard is used for a multitude of reasons. It is where a student can see all of their classes and by clicking on that class
As time has passed, the human race has become increasingly critical on itself. What is the best human? How can the human race improve? What can we do every day to create a better world for our descendants? Although these questions are important, some answers to these questions have very dangerous implications and consequences. One such answer is that of eugenics. What is eugenics, and is it justifiable? Eugenics is a relatively simple and straightforward concept. Dictionary.com states that eugenics
The first aspect of Machiavellian princehood is shown in Richard II. In Richard II, Bolingbroke executes Bushy, Bagot, and Green, the “minions” and performers of King Richard’s plans. Bolingbroke realized that if he was not only going to retrieve his dukedom but usurp Richard, he would have to start small with those who were of little importance. By doing this, Bolingbroke eliminated the possibility of those who would assist Richard in keeping him on the throne. What also made this execution Machiavellian
opinion is not verified by scientists, but it presents some rather convincing arguments. It is mainly supported by eccentrics, who state that only 95% of our oceans have been explored, but other people do present very convincing opinions. This essay will cover both views, and present you with evidence for both opinions. One saying it is extinct, another saying that Megalodons are still out there, terrorizing lone fishermen. Luckily, even if Megalodon is extinct, it still makes a fascinating topic
“Concern yourself more with accepting responsibility than with assigning blame. Let the possibilities inspire you more than the obstacles discourage you” (Marston). For the past few years, a huge controversy exists in term of whether or not the addition of multi-use trails would open up more possibilities or cause more harm. Part of the plan is to expand the use of all-terrain vehicles in state forests by using township roads to connect ATV trails. Currently there are between 6,000 and 10,000 miles
The Disney tale of “Pocahontas” may be a heartfelt love story, but in reality the story of Pocahontas is quite gruesome. The Disney movie “Pocahontas” is wrong in almost every aspect of her life. Ranging from saving John Smith, to how her life went on throughout the second Disney movie, “Pocahontas ii: Journey to a New World”. Pocahontas’ life was all but a hoax on Roy Disney’s part of creating the movie. Her life was tragic and also eventful in the worst ways possible. To be such a “brave hero”
Imagine seeing a seven foot tall, hairy body walking in the forest next to you. This could be Bigfoot or Sasquatch. Bigfoot was first caught on tape on the Patterson-Gilman film in 1967, and has been seen many times since then all over America. Some people think that he is an attention ploy, but others think that he is an elusive primate or prehistoric human. There are television shows that search for Bigfoot to prove the disbelievers wrong. I believe in Bigfoot because of all the information that
and Juliet, twelfth night, Macbeth and many more. He introduced countless different themes that which can be deeply explored. In Macbeth, the main character Macbeth, freely chooses to kill King Duncan in response to his own deepest desires. In this essay, I will speak about the important details about my argument including quotes, points, proofs, and explanation. As Macbeth meets with the witches, he is surprised with the prophecies that have been told to him about him being thane, and king of Scotland
Dying to be Thin Laurie Halse Anderson writes in Wintergirls, “The only number that would ever be enough is 0. Zero pounds, zero life, size zero, double-zero, zero point. Zero in tennis is love. I finally get it.” A person with no exposure to our society’s beauty standards would not feel this way. Anorexia is not a pre-existing mental disorder, but rather a behavior encouraged by television and advertising, social media, and blogs; anorexia is not a genetic condition but is caused by the media
Why is cyberbullying one of the top 3 of kids or teenagers that has committed suicide. Kids have committed suicide by things that happen to them or family issues, Some reasons can be examples of media play, economic status and more. The most influential factor in suicide is cyberbullying as evidence by research, history, and my own experience. Research shows that cyberbullying and suicide are connected. According to my evidence twenty-percent of kids cyberbullied think about suicide, and one in