The Yellow Wall-Paper is a compilation of journal entries from a “mere ordinary” woman who has recently moved into a colonial mansion for the summer with her husband. Throughout the entire story, the woman seems to be progressively getting more and more sick and more captivated by the yellow wallpaper. The story concludes with a … Continue reading Literary Analysis of “The Yellow Wallpaper” – Draft #1
Possessing multiple warrants for his arrest, Richard Simone found himself in a high speed chase with police on Wednesday May, 11. Wanted for assault and battery with a dangerous weapon, larceny and failure to stop for police, the chase ended up reaching speeds of over 100 miles per hour through residential streets in both Massachusetts … Continue reading 13. Massachusetts’ Physical Arrest
A Closer Look at Death Penalty Arguments – Logic Final Word Count: 2,289 Introduction The United States political system divides the country into two main parties that, in general, disagree on most prominent issues. One of the few topics of discussion that the majority of the country is actually able to agree on, however, is … Continue reading A Closer Look at the Death Penalty – Final
DC v. Heller Essay An Overview of the Opposing Arguments After coming to a decision on the case of District of Columbia v. Heller on June 26, 2008 Justice Scalia delivered the opinion of the court with the support of four other justices. The five of them held “that the District’s ban on handgun possession … Continue reading District of Columbia v. Heller (Final)
The Seemingly Forgotten City of Contamination In April of 2014, in an effort to cut costs, a state appointed emergency consultant switched Flint, Michigan’s water supply from the Detroit supply, Lake Huron, to the Flint River. Upon a seemingly successful switch to a closer and more direct water supply, officials at all levels celebrated their … Continue reading 12. Flint, Michigan’s Water Supply
Forensic Psych Effects of Capital Punishment Paper Abstract This paper will study journal entries related to capital punishment and its role in crime deterrence to arrive at a logical public policy change. Keywords: capital punishment, crime, deterrence Introduction Many people, upon entering a conversation regarding the capital punishment, may assume that the death penalty is … Continue reading Capital Punishment and the Effect it has on Crime Deterrence
The United States political system divides the country into two main parties that, in general, disagree on most prominent issues. One of the few topics of discussion that the majority of the country is actually able to agree on, however, is the practice of capital punishment, or the death penalty. Almost everyone has a reasonably … Continue reading Two Sides of the Death Penalty Argument
Tuesday classes were cancelled for all cadets on March 8th as the Corps filed into Cameron Hall to listen to Dr. Peter Singer discuss the large impact that technology will have on current and future warfare. During his speech he talked specifically about the morality of using these new technologies and the ethical limitations of … Continue reading 11. Ethical Table Talks and Disagreement over Social Media
On March 7th and 8th, VMI is hosting its annual conference at its Center for Leadership and Ethics, Marshall Hall and Cameron Hall. This year’s topic is the ethical dilemmas in the digital age because in an ever changing world, technology and digital communication are developing into not only a more popular form of communication … Continue reading 10. VMI’s 6th Annual Leadership Conference
While everyone has their own taste when it comes to music, many people are able to extend past their favorites and appreciate the best music of the year. The Grammys give the top musicians and artists of the decade a reason to gather in the same place and celebrate the best of the previous year. … Continue reading 9. Another Year, Another Set of Grammys