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from 2014 when a girl named Brittany Maynard shared her story of having inoperable brain cancer. It was on the news a few times and was even on the Today show. She lived in California (where physician-assisted suicide is illegal) and had to move to Oregon (where it is legal) so she could choose "Death with Dignity". Whenever it was on the news or in an article we would both read…

the Keystone Honor Academy to be the ability share my optimism for life, enthusiasm for learning, and passion for others with my peers and community. I am determined to make my mark everywhere I go and I plan on making my mark not only at Cheney University, but with the Keystone Honor Academy as…

Introduction and Overview For several years, the FFA has been thought of by many as the “Future Farmers of America.” While farming may have been the fundamentals of this organization, it has evolved into so much more. Therefore, the idea that FFA is merely a farming organization can be exceedingly misleading to those who have little experience or knowledge of this organization. Contrary to popular belief, FFA’s sole purpose is to make a positive difference in the lives of students by developing…

Introduction Oregon is famous for many of its different outdoor attractions. From the Columbia River Gorge to Multnomah Falls to Crater Lake, Oregon has attracted tourists and residents alike to soak in a little sun (or snow) and play in a few small pieces of our great big world. Another attraction known to Oregon is Mount Hood. Located in northern Oregon, Mount Hood takes claim to being the highest in the state and about 10,000 people attempt to summit it each year making it the second most…

From 1900 to 1920, the Progressive Era continued onward from its late 19th century beginning. This time period harbored reform attempts in various subjects with varied success and failures. During the Progressive Era, reformers and the federal government attempted reforms at the national level through business, political, and moral issues. Business reforms brought about by progressives during this era were carried out with great successes. As reported by a newspaper in 1906, the meat industry…

neighborhoods in Spokane, range in style from the late Victorian-era to those with a contemporary appeal. Spokane's north side is comprised of mostly residential space, but also contains several large retail districts and the Gonzaga and Whitworth Universities. The city's south side contains some of Spokane's oldest residential areas. The view of South Hill is monopolized by swathes of evergreens and two large architectural features. Peering through the leafy growth are two of Spokane's most…

The paywallup tribe and the Nez Perce tribe have very similar and differnt foods that they hunt for gather. The Nez Perce gathered fruits and vegetables from spring to fall and stored food for winter. During the spring they fished for large amounts of fish. At party's they ate buffalo they also like to make soup. The Nez Perce also gathered onions, carrots, bittroots, blackberries, show berries, huckleberry and nuts. The coastal tribe puyallup fished in both salt and fresh water. They liked to…

The progressive era is an era of improvement and social reforms set in place to make things in life more easier and more fair to the citizens in the United States. In the progressive era there were problems such as living conditions, woman suffrage, and working conditions were very apparent. First, one problem in the Progressive Era was living conditions. For example in a DBQ text it says “ Be a little careful, please. The hall is dark and you might stumble over the children pitching…

1. Identify a city or area of a country within your new region: Seattle, Washington 2. Location: Describe the absolute and relative location of your city or area within your new region. Support your description with current examples in 2 to 3 sentences. Include citations for your resources using APA style guidelines as needed. Seattle is located at latitude 47.60’N, longitude 122.33’W (Worldatlas, 2015). Seattle is located on Puget Sound which connects to the Pacific Ocean (Worldatlas, 2015).…

Like a 1980’s broken tape recorder stuck on loop, the gazillion attractions and activities of The Golden Gate Park in San Francisco scream out to me to go explore. This “San Franciscan” park has attractions that call out to all personalities. The Flower Conservatory and Japanese Tea Garden call out to all nature lovers, while the California Academy of Sciences and the de Young Museum call out to the academic lovers. My calling, however, comes from Stow Lake, and Strawberry Hill. The man-made…