Fullerton Essays

  • Cal State Fullerton Case Study

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    California State University, Fullerton is a noteworthy local college in an indispensable, thriving range that incorporates Orange County, metropolitan Los Angeles and the growing Inland Empire. The lovely, 236-section of land grounds is set in Fullerton in north Orange County, around 25 miles from downtown Los Angeles and around 21 miles from adjacent shorelines. Cal State Fullerton has more than 37,000 understudies and around 1,800 full-and low maintenance employees. The University offers 107

  • Alice Munro's The Shining Houses

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    being of the majority tends to come before the well being of the individual. In The Shining Houses, a short story written by Alice Munro, The “new” neighbours develop this theme, throughout the story, as they conjure up a scheme to eliminate Ms. Fullerton—the “old” neighbour—from their neighbourhood. First of all, the new neighbours introduced the theme in a smooth fashion as they started complaining about Mrs. Fullerton’s and her home. They explained to one another it was an eyesore, and that it

  • The Feminist Lens In Alice Munro's The Shining House

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    characters to be shaped into three-dimensional, dynamic personas that resonate with the audience. In Alice Munro’s short story, “The Shining Houses”, the application of the feminist lens allows for a more profound understanding of both Mary and Mrs. Fullerton; bringing insightful perspectives on the traits both characters possess. More specifically, Mary is seen to be both self conscious and courageous when analyzing the need for masculine protection

  • Alice Munro The Shining House

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    The short story “The Shining Houses” written by Alice Munro contrasts disorder, exemplified by Mrs. Fullerton’s ideas about life choices and ways of living, with the order found amongst the residents and community of Garden Place. Firstly, Mrs. Fullerton, a reserved, self-sufficient woman differs from other ladies of the neighbourhood. Her deviations from standard societies rules define disorder. As a widow, she does not succumb to gender typing, claiming that “Sometimes it seems to me about as

  • Individuality Vs. Conformity In 'The Shining Houses'

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    Everyone has had to make decisions, it is just a part of life. How people deal with these decisions makes a difference. In the short story “The Shining Houses” by Alice Munro, many characters are met with decisions that they have to respond to. Similarly in Joni Mitchell's song “Big Yellow Taxi” she has the choice to go along with or oppose the actions of others. Both of these texts revolve around the question of how individuals deal with the future and societal pressure to conform. Within both,

  • Pros And Cons Of Educational Equality

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    For in Irvine – the more affluent community, ninety six percent of the population graduates high school, while in Fullerton, which is significantly less affluent than Irvine, only eighty-six percent of the population graduates. To some, a ten percent difference in graduation rates might not suggest a problematic case of inequality, but in statistics, such a disparity

  • Domesticity In Ethan Frome

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    CANT GET NO SATISFACTION "Domesticity in the abstract did not interest her"(18). In this quote Edith Whartons life and outlooks on the world within the novel Ethan Frome are perfectly encapsulated. Although Whartons novels typically surrounded upper class New York society, Ethan Frome was out of sorts for author Edith Wharton; taking place on a poor mans farm in the outskirts of New York. Despite the difference of social upbringing, Wharton is able to mirror her emotional turmoil witnessed throughout

  • The Role Of Genocide In Rwanda

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    the refugee camps as well. Aid workers saw at first hand how local officials and the militia established their authority and control. For example, in the days following the genocide, killings, threats, extortions, rape and thuggery were common (Fullerton). According to Hotel Rwanda, a multitude of refugees were moved into Tanzania to these supposed safe camps but as many have reported, the camps were not all that

  • Analysis Of Alice Munro's 'The Shining Houses'

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    “Identity cannot be found or fabricated, but emerges from within when one has the courage to let go”- by Doug Cooper. Circumstances, experiences and society are factors in an individual’s life which contribute to the formation of their identity. Identity is not found, instead, it’s made by conflicts, hurdles, societal pressures and obstacles in one’s life which come together in harmony to create one’s identity in its purest form. How individuals act and respond to challenging circumstances determines

  • The Beruas Prophecy Analysis

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    The Beruas Prophecy” by Iskandar Al-Bakri is a story focuses on the long buried treasure of Malik Al-Mansur, the last king of Beruas. Robert Fullerton, the Governor of the Prince of Wales Island strongly believes that the hidden treasure still exists according to the Malay Annals and is determined to add the treasure of Malik Al-Mansur to his collection. He then appoints Lowe and Duncan to search for the treasure. These Britishs get tangled up with two Malay secret societies that are Indera Sakti

  • Gender Roles In Twelfth Night

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    In Fullerton College’s production of Twelfth Night by William Shakespeare, director Tim Espinosa beautifully executed Shakespeare’s skillfully written portrayal of mistaken identity through scenery, costumes, and music. The simple, yet intriguing set with constantly moving pieces, and multiple levels kept the audiences eyes moving around the stage. The costumes in this production were colorful and elegant. The music played by Feste was beautifully placed throughout the play. Twelfth Night is a light

  • Waterdown Case Study

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    single, four-way stop intersection. Carlisle is a great example of exurbanization. Exurbanization was defined in this week’s lecture as, “movement of households from urban areas to locations outside the urban area but within commuting distance” (Fullerton, 2017). Carlisle is located approximately fifteen minutes north of Waterdown meaning that residents are close enough to Waterdown that the can come here to partake in Waterdown’s activities but do not have to reside in the busy town. Unlike Waterdown

  • Red Eared Sliders

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    When fleeing from a predator, animals forfeit the ability to acquire additional resources and reduce their risk of predation (Frid & Dill, 2002). The avoidance of predation and the need to acquire resources to survive creates a tradeoff that animals must balance in order to survive. Flight initiation distance (FID) can be used to determine how animals perceive the risk of predation in their habitat (Stankowich & Blumstein, 2005). Although FID has been used to identify predatory risk assessments in

  • Assemant's Interview Report

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    interviews for this investigation took place at the following locations: The claimant’s interview was conducted at a Taco Bell restaurant at 2950 West Orangethorpe Ave. Fullerton CA 92833. The interviews with the Human Resources Department was conducted at the Insured’s address, located at Fullerton Pacific Interiors, 1519 E. Chapman Ave. Fullerton, CA 92831. According to Ms. Mirdoki, the claimant’s last day worked (LDW) was on 7/11/2015. She stated, “He just never showed up.” As she discussed this further

  • Logan Square Case Study

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    My neighborhood Area 22, 5 miles NW of the Loop. Logan Square is a huge, thickly populated group northwest of Chicago 's Loop. Long home to migrant populaces, it is presently prevalently Hispanic. Logan Square is graced with an arrangement of tree-lined streets and squares, including the one for which the group is named. The range is limited on the east by the Chicago River and divided corner to corner by Milwaukee Avenue, one of Chicago 's principle business lanes. The open prairie that would get

  • Christina Prandini Sanchez

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    She Is One Step Ahead Women entrepreneurs are on the rise in just about every industry. The latest statistics from the Center for Women’s Business Research state that women own 10.6 million businesses in the United States, employ 19.1 million workers, and generate $2.5 trillion in sales (Entrepreneur, 2004). An area with even more growth is Orange County, California, ranking number six in the nation in the number of women-owned businesses (Norman, 2013). One woman in particular took advantage of

  • Personal Statement: My Involvement With The Catholic Church

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    Samantha Aguilar 08 August 2023 Hello my name is Samantha Aguilar and I am currently attending Fullerton College and just 4 classes away from transferring to my dream school California State University, Fullerton. I am currently switching majors from Psychology to Spanish with a desire to teach students the language at a grade school. I am also in the process of achieving a certificate as a BioLab Technology Technician. My growth as an individual has been deeply shaped by my involvement with the

  • The Shining House And The Interlopers Essay

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    You first read about how she’s talking to her neighbour, Mrs. Fullerton and listens to what she has to say about her past. In a somewhat similar way at the beginning of “The Interlopers”, the protagonist, Ulrich also tried getting into Georg’s business. Ulrich purposely goes into the woods to see if Georg is there. After

  • Analysis Of The Beruas Prophecy

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    “The Beruas Prophecy” by Iskandar Al-Bakri is a story focuses on the long buried treasure of Malik Al-Mansur, the last king of Beruas. Robert Fullerton, the Governor of the Prince of Wales Island strongly believes that the hidden treasure still exists according to the Malay Annals and is determined to add the treasure of Malik Al-Mansur to his collection. He then appoints Lowe and Duncan to search for the treasure. These British get tangled up with two Malay secret societies that are Indera Sakti

  • Sample Letter: Support For Ms. Valerie Halbardier

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    April 7, 2023 To Whom It May Concern: This letter offers my upmost support for Ms. Valerie Halbardier. She serves as the Resource Specialist at Orangethorpe Elementary School in the Fullerton Elementary School District for the 2022-2023 school year. As a Teacher on Special Assignment for Student Support Services, I had the pleasure of working with Valerie in order to familiarize her with our special education programs. Ms. Halbardier creates a warm, inviting classroom that promotes learning and