wrote the song “Ohio” about the massacre of American college students by American soldiers at Kent State University in Ohio on May 4, 1970. The National Guard was called in to stop a peaceful protest on the university’s campus, but it ended in tragedy with four students dead and twelve wounded. All of a sudden the lyrics to Neil Young’s song, “What if you knew her and/ Found her dead on the ground/ How can you run when you know,” made sense to every American who had heard the news of the incident. Preceding
“Let’s go Pirates, mighty, mighty Pirates Let’s go!” is all you hear on the field. Pirate Pride is usually the name of the sport. Now, you are questioning, “who are the Pirates?” To answer your question, the Pirates are the mascots of the joyous Lionel Hampton University. This paper will give some valid data on Lionel Hampton University. “The commonplace of Excellence, an Education for Life” is that the expression of Lionel Hampton. A person may ask, “Why Hampton?” Terribly made in history
In the book Playing for Pizza the story first took place in Cleveland where Rick Dockery was the starting quarterback for the Cleveland Browns and then took place in Parma, Italy where he got hired to play quarterback after he got fired from the NFL because he blew a 17 point lead with 11 minutes to go against the Broncos in the AFC championship game. In Playing for Pizza the other uses various settings for the novel to be more realistic because they both are completely real places. In Playing for
very spectacular and eventful; the men who had presented me scholarship seemed down to earth, sociable guys. They treated me with so much respect, and talked to me about how I see my future and told me what I could do to be a successful African-American in today’s society. These men set an example of accomplishment and in the short time that we had together, they instilled in me that I should never be content with where I am and I can always do better as long as I have the mind set of an achiever
There are many reasons Alpha Sigma Alpha exists. The purpose of ASA is to foster close friendships between members and to develop women of poise and purpose. The vision of Alpha Sigma Alpha is to cultivate values and ideals in women who are known for their character and concern for others. ASA inspires women to lead, to serve and most of all to make a difference. Alpha Sigma Alpha promotes high ideals and standards for its members throughout their lives by emphasizing balance among our four aims
Dear Mu Pi Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated: My interest in joining Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. is to join a sisterhood that not only gives back to the community but also focuses on enriching and motivating young girls and women. As a former member of the Ivy Rose Club, the Chi Upsilon Omega chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. mentorship group for high school girls, I learned that the purpose of the sorority is to develop high moral and academic standards within underserved
I was 18 years old and still going to high school when I first visited a university and experienced the real college life for a weekend. I was completely naive in that world and had no idea about how diverse and distinct from reality it was. But there was something that really caught and continues to trap my attention about my visit to this peculiar school: fraternities and sororities. I had not known what they were, until my visit made their concept clear. Even though I was not an integral part
There is a wall that I have built up in my life. I let very few people in, and I let even less information from myself out. I feel like I am protecting myself by hiding behind this wall. I realize that this wall inhibits me from furthering myself even in the slightest bit, but it’s not necessarily something that I have chosen. Things that have happened in my life made me the way I am today. A series of experiences largely caused by my homosexuality has led me to close myself off from other people
What do the four pillars mean? A. Fellowship is “A community of interest, activity or experience; the state of being a fellow or associate” (Lone Star College). 1. We go on trips throughout the year to leadership conferences and during these, we get the chance to make more friends. 2. Being a part of Phi Theta Kappa is also a great way to get more involved on campus because it opens the doors to many more activities on campus. B. Leadership is “The office or position
Why I desire to be an Alpha man, a question that rolls around my thoughts since being invited to an informational. Out of all the organizations that exist from college fraternities to masonic lodges that cater to those of my cultural background the Alpha’s have always stood out as special, important and significant. In today’s society the romantic notion of college educated black man has almost no appeal unless affiliated with sports. Yet there is a storm brewing under the current of business,
This past October, Alpha Phi, a sorority here at the University of Arizona held its 11th annual Red Dress Gala. Held on parents weekend, the Red Dress Gala is a casino-style event filled with an auction, fun games and dancing. This event is held to not only benefit members and their parents, but to raise money and awareness for Women’s Heart Health. This year, the chapter's goal of raising $50,000 was easily attained through a multitude of methods. Ticket sales and the auction contributed to a significant
The present GPA(Grade Point Average) of Alpha Sigma Phi Mu Chapter is at 3.3. We are ranked top four academic fraternity at the University of Washington. As many would recognize, the GPA of the Mu Chapter is at a 50 year all-time-high for the past many years. This tremendous increase in GPA within the chapter shows the rise of attention of brothers in the House toward their academic success. As the scholarship Director of the House, I personally believe in lead by examples. I show brothers in
Kappa Kappa Gamma encourages members to assist local organizations that hold special meaning for them. In our desire to strengthen the youth of surrounding communities and prepare them for the future, Kappa formed a national partnership with Reading Is Fundamental, an organization that seeks to transform lives through the power of books. The amazing thing is that it doesn’t end there! The Kappa Kappa Gamma Foundation was created to help our own members in need. Whether it’s a scholarship to help
Alumna Kappa Leadership Conference Think-Tank Time Activity Learning Objectives Supporting Materials 15 minutes I. Introduction Thank you so much for joining us today for our Alumnae Think-Tank. Before we get started, let’s take a minute to get to know one another. Ask participants to stand up one by one and introduce themselves to the group. Model the way by going first. Include: • Your name • Where you live • Your alumnae association • In one word, what does Kappa mean to you? As we were preparing
Comparison of SNCC and SCLC Since the beginning of the Civil Rights Movement in the mid-nineteenth century, African American leaders have proposed many different theories and methods to address the injustices posed by the white majority on to the African-American population. One point that all the leaders agreed on, however, was that things had to change, the injustice and discrimination that the black community faced couldn’t be tolerated anymore. The most well known of these leaders was Martin
During the 2015-16 academic year, the Zips competed in seven men’s sports and captured the award for the second time (2014) in program history on the strength of winning conference titles in men’s basketball, soccer, along with both indoor and outdoor track and field, and garnering the program’s first-ever bowl game victory in football. “On behalf of our entire University and local community, I am so pleased to join in recognizing
Market Pg. 21 Sponsorship Pg. 23 Promotions Pg. 25 Strategies Pg. 26 References Pg. 29 Executive Summary The Toledo Men’s Basketball Program is a significant part of the city of Toledo. They are a member of the Mid-American Conference in the NCAA Division I. The Rockets value their fans and have many promotions before the game and throughout the game to ensure fans get what they want and are happy. The following are 10 strategic objectives that can help the University
The American Heart Association estimates that 10,000 to 200,000 lives of adults and children could be saved each year if CPR were performed early enough. For every minute that passes without CPR and defibrillation, however, the chances of survival decrease by 7-10%. Tragically, 64% of Americans have never even seen an AED. Cardiopulmonary resuscitation, defibrillation, and emergency medical services have been improving throughout history. Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation is an important life saving
order priorities. I will try to view the main claims and issues each wave has dealt with as well as study some of the most renowned female writers/activists whose works have been central in reshaping the American attitudes... ... middle of paper ... ...mply call “transversity.” American Women Literature 20th c Feminism in Fiction: Us female literature originated around 1880s. Its primarily concern was to fight for suffrage, female education rights along with advocating abolitionism of slavery
1988) is an American qualified basket ball player for the Golden State Warriors (GSW) of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He is calculated by some to be the powerful shooter in NBA record. Stephen Curry gained the 2015 NBA Most beneficial Player (MVP) prize and is a three time NBA All Star. Stephen Curry is the son of old NBA player Dell and older brother of present NBA player Seth. He compete in college basketball for Davidson. There, he was two times named Southern Conference Player of