Graffiti & Social Change

In the city of Fresno, and in the state of California in general, there is a huge problem with graffiti. I have seen many terrible instances of vandalism locally, and I have witnessed groups of young teenagers spraying all kinds of objects with paint. One striking...

Optimism and Marriage

As we have discussed regularly this semester, advancements in technology and the World Wide Web, have brought us closer together as a global community. This week I want to highlight a current event that has taken hold of millions of people involved in the social...

Homeless in California

Nancy Holmes and Sinamon Blake are two middle-aged homeless women living in Fresno, Ca. They were recently forced out of their shared encampment by city officials who came with bulldozers to clean up the space below the intersecting freeways. Nancy took advantage of...

Academic Self-Concept: 5th Grade

I don’t mean to brag, but fifth grade was my year. I made the honor roll, achieved a special recognition for keeping a 4.0 in social studies throughout, had vastly improved in orchestra (I played the violin), and I had made a few new friends. Don’t be fooled, my fifth...

The Search for Flight 370: Turning off the Television

Amid the outpouring speculation and leads, I have come to realize that we should all do our best to disregard the flood of information regarding Flight 370. Don’t get me wrong; I am a highly curious individual that likes to find a solution for every mystery. However,...