Guy Semmes Research Paper

The Dred Scott Decision of 1857 ruled that African-Americans, even ones who were not enslaved, were not protected under The Constitution and could never be citizens. This brings up questions that will be answered in this paper. Should slaves be American citizens? Is it morally correct for one to own another human? Does the Dred Scott decision contradict The Declaration of Independence which states that every man is created equal?

The Teflon Don, The Dapper Don, known by many names and feared by all is John Gotti. Formerly, the most powerful crime boss in not only the United States but also the world. Gotti was considered to be one of the most powerful crime bosses in the world and he was the head of the most powerful, largest,wealthiest, successful, influential, dangerous and feared syndicate in the world. The way he stayed on top is by brute force, extreme violence, murder, intimidation and fear. During his time in power, he gained $500 billion a year which was the most in the criminal empire from all illegal actions. John Gotti was so powerful and feared that the United States Department of Justice said he had to be one of the most dangerous people in the world.

The literature and material that has arisen because of Steve Bartman’s life does little to tell of who he is. Bartman repeatedly declined to speak, even when it would be lucrative for himself. The infamous Steve Bartman incident occurred on October 14, 2003 with the Chicago Cubs and Florida Marlins at Wrigley Field in Chicago, Illinois. He almost caught a foul ball that controversially might have been caught by outfielder Moisés Alou and turned the tide of the game they lost 8-3. The outpouring of blame and thrown objects forced Bartman, an avid Cubs fan, to leave, and even to sequester himself in his house for protection. This has raised issues related to

Andres Construction Services is a family-owned construction company which employs about one hundred employees. The company focuses on negotiated work on multi-family apartments, retirement communities, adaptive re-use complexes, private schools and universities, office buildings, and churches. During Mr. Whittle’s lecture, he focused on a handful of projects Andres Construction has worked on in the Dallas/Fort Worth area. These buildings include the SO.7 Shops and Lofts, The

On December 24, 2002, Scott Peterson became known as the most hated man in a

“Express yourself through your art-whether it’s your drawings in a sketchpad, tattoos on your skin, the shade of your lipstick, or the clothes that you wear.” (Kat Von D) Katherine Von Drachenberg, otherwise known as Kat Von D and Guy Tang both share a unique talent and passion for the cosmetic art form. Kat owns her own makeup collection while Guy has his own salon business and a Metallic Obsession line containing silver, violet, and many more metallic shades. Both are very successful and famous for what they do and what they have created. Kat Von D and Guy Tang both have impacted the cosmetic world along with the world in general by carrying on their passions and allowing others to express themselves while doing so.

There has been much controversy involving racial injustices. From the many killings by police officers of innocent and unarmed African Americans, to well recognized symbolism that may have negative connotations to some such as the Confederate flag. Many of these problems have been brought up a numerous amount of times, but never resolved. It would be a much better world if there was not any division among us. If finding solutions to these issues is a goal that is desired to be achieved, then only talking about the problem must stop, and action needs to take place. The Tillman building was built in 1894 and was formerly known as the Main Building. The name was changed in 1962 after Benjamin Tillman who was a South Carolina governor, a United

In June 1998, an Orange County, California, bank was robbed. Three men made off with a little over a thousand dollars in cash. At the time, Guy Miles, a 31-year-old black man from nearby Carson, was in violation of parole and was released from a California prison one year before. He spent two years there for stealing cars from a valet service.

Dave smith is know as the fighting priest, not only for his drive to help the less fortunate and troubled youth, but as a well-known boxer. He is an Anglican Parish Priest, based in Australia. Dave’s goal was to help high-risk teenagers especially those who have anger management issues or substance abuse, as he was formally a troubled youth himself. He uses his 6th degree black belt and professional boxer background to discipline and guide the teenagers. Father Dave was born in Newtown, Sydney in 1962 to Bruce and Joan Smith he was the oldest of three boys. His father, Bruce Smith, was a well-known Evangelical Anglican priest, public speaker and theological lecturer. Father Dave completed an Arts degree with honours in Philosophy in 1984 before heading to the Anglican seminary of Moore College in 1985. After he graduated he completed courses in theology in 1988 and was ordained a priest in the Anglican Church in 1989. Father Dave also published a book and has taken a very public stance on various human

A school teacher, a husband, and a father, Dan Coughenour is a very dedicated man. Dan was born on January 22, 1969 to Richard and Sue Coughenour. He grew up in Macon, Georgia where he lived with his mom and dad and two brothers. He was the middle child in his family and didn’t mind it at all. As a young boy, he went to a private school. Once he went to highschool he decided to go to a public school. As a child, his favorite memory was getting to see his grandparents in North Carolina. They lived eight hours away so he didn’t get to see them but once or twice a year. He also enjoyed going to Sunset Beach, NC every summer. After high school he went off to Valdosta State College planning to become a school teacher.

John “Teflon Don” Gotti was a man some look up to or think he was public enemy number one. He was the head of the Gambino crime family or mafia in New York. A South Bronx native, Gotti was born October 27, 1940. He would become the most notorious man in the area dealing with the law a numerous amount of times.

Doug Swieteck is a fourteen-year-old boy and is also the youngest of three boys. The oldest is fighting in the Vietnam war. The second to oldest is a bully who takes everything valuable from Doug. The one thing Doug has comfort in doing is drawing. Doug does not know how to read even though he is in 8th grade. He is a scrawny little kid who people say looks like a thug.

“For evil to flourish, it only requires good men to do nothing” -Simon Wiesenthal (Simon Wiesenthal Quote). During the Holocaust, an estimated eleven million people died agonizing deaths from methods such as gas chambers, scientific experiments, beatings, and malnutrition (Concentration Camps 1933-1939). This staggering number is almost as much as the current population of the state of Ohio (United States). The big question is, why did the

People have others that they admire like a friend, teacher, coach, or family member. The people they look up to are very important and help influence them in their lives. One influential person in my life is Jim Dunman because he is hard working, respected, and talented.

Sammus (Enongo Lumumba-Kasongo) is a rap artist and producer currently signed to Don Giovanni records from Ithaca, New York (BIO PRESS). She has a double BA in sociology and Science and Technology studies from Cornell University. After undergraduate studies, she taught for Teach for America in Houston, Texas from 2008 to 2010. Currently, she is pursuing a PhD in Sound studies within the Department of Science & Technology Studies at Cornell University. Topics that she studies include sound and gaming and the identity politics of community studios (BIO PRESS). Her songs “Mighty Morphing,” “Spell it out,” and “A woman” can be analyzed with the frameworks of Black feminist thought, Hip Hop feminism, and Intersectionality theory.