During Texas Southern University 85th years Founders Day Assembly I wasn’t able to hear all of what was said but from what I can hear I learned a lot of new things about my school that I didn’t know before. Texas Southern University was founded December 14‚ 1927. We haven’t always been Texas Southern University. Our school was first named Houston Colored Junior College from 1927 -1934‚ Houston College for Negroes 1934-1947‚ Texas State University for Negros from 1947-1951‚ then finally it became
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beautiful portrayal and magnificent celebration of life after death. A large feast is served‚ graves are decorated‚ and altars are set up as colorful vigils. In Mexico‚ this is called the Day of the Dead or Dia de Muertos. This is the Mexican tradition of celebrating the afterlife and inviting the deceased spirits of loved ones back home. Many people today view death as a tragic and heartbreaking experience‚ but the people of Central America are elated to see their family members who have passed once again
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What is ANZAC Day? * When war broke out in 1914‚ Australia had been a federal commonwealth for only 13 years. The new national government was eager to establish its reputation among the nations of the world. * In 1915 Australian and New Zealand soldiers formed part of the allied expedition that set out to capture the Gallipoli peninsula in order to open the Dardanelles to the allied navies. The ultimate objective was to capture Constantinople (now Istanbul in Turkey)‚ the capital of the Ottoman
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Memorial Day Memorial Day is the day in which we honor those who have served our nation. In the United States‚ it is observed on the last Monday of May. Service to our nation can include a plethora of tasks. These tasks can vary from washing the toilets on a warship to fighting on the front lines. The patriotism exhibited by the people of the United States is something to be very proud of. It is a true privilege to be a citizen of such a great nation. “Ask not what your country can do for you
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In Me Talk Pretty One Day by author David Sedaris‚ he writes about the experiences encountered during his time in Paris while taking a French class. Sedaris was among many students ridiculed by the French teacher for not speaking fluently and without error. This article can be easily related to as most people have had teachers that are hard to please and/or prefer to teach by humiliation. The article’s theme of dealing with a hostile class environment is evident because the author gives examples
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"Parveen‚ you better get up right now or you will be late for school‚" my mother shouted from the kitchen. Lazily‚ I pulled the pillow off my face and looked at the clock. I got such a shock to see that the time was already 7.00a.m. I was indeed late. The bus will be here in 15 minutes time. I was definitely going to be late for school. I ran out of my room‚ grabbed my towel‚ and dashed into the bathroom. I had no time to bathe‚ so I just brushed my teeth and washed my face. I got into my
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Training Day Film Critique Bisi Lawson ENG 225 Professor Waltman May 19th 2013 Training Day Film Critique Have you ever wondered what it was like behind the scenes while watching one of your favorite movies of all time? Well‚ there is a lot that goes on behind the scenes that some individuals never even think to think about. In the film Training Day‚ there are many fascinating aspects that all went into use to make such a terrific film. Everything from great storytelling‚ acting‚ characters
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The Day of the Locust tells the story of people who have come to California in search of the American Dream. They travel west hoping to escape less than perfect lives and pursue success in Hollywood. The characters in this novel dream of a life of luxury‚ having lots of money‚ and living happily ever after. They eventually come to the realization that the seemingly picture perfect life that California represents is not as easy to attain as they once thought. The characters in The Day of the
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David Fitzpatrick May 14‚ 2013 ELA Period 3 “What Memorial Day Means to Me” Memorial Day‚ is a day of joy‚ a day of sorrow‚ that means many different things to many different people. Memorial Day is on every last Monday of May. Traditionally on a Monday the Kids will go to school and the parents go to work‚ but not on the last Monday in May‚ the school closes‚ the grills light‚ the beer cans flood the sidewalks like water during a category five hurricane. Or at least that’s how it use
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the Year. Paragraph One: Australia is a great place to live because beautiful 10‚685 beaches‚ the lovely sunny weather‚ beautiful 8‚222 island‚ cute Australian animals such as wallabies and kangaroos‚ incredibly unique places to go and visit. Australians are friendly‚ great land marks to see like Great Barrier Reef‚ Uluru‚ Sydney Opera House‚ Sydney Harbour Bridge‚ Fraser Island and many more. Paragraph Two: Australia Day is celebrates on the 25th of January‚ Australia Day marks the anniversary
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