Louisiana State University Essays

become an Islamic Studies professor, the Presidential Internship Program at the American University in Cairo is the best opportunity to experience the vast complexities of my academic field first-hand. Nowhere else will I have the chance to live abroad at such a respected while also being immersed in Arabic, Arab culture, and African Sufi Islam. In addition to my strong interest of the inner workings of university life, the Egyptian people, and the Middle East, I know I possess the qualifications to

“God, one o 'clock in the afternoon...why is it closed?”1 On a hot afternoon in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Jocelyn Hazelwood Donlon realized she wanted a snack and more specifically, she wanted some yogurt. Hoping for some relief to this craving, Donlon stopped at a local shop, Atcha Bakery. However, as she nears the door she spots a sign: "closed for Friday prayer". Jocelyn Donlon doesn 't yet understand or care to know why this sign exists, she is just miffed that she cannot purchase her snack. Although

Themes in “The Storm” Kate Chopin was an American author that wrote many stories that are based in Louisiana. She bases most of her work on women’s movement of the nineteenth century. One of Chopin’s prevalent stories called “The Storm”, focuses on the expectation of women’s marriage in the 1800’s. This story demonstrates multiple significant elements that give the reader a sense of what is going on throughout the story. One element being demonstrated in the story is the theme. The theme is important

governor and one incomplete term as lieutenant governor. During this time, he accomplished many things that helped to further develop Louisiana and change it for the better. His unique methods of governing and somewhat scandalous aspects of his personal life are what made him a memorable political figure. Earl Kemp Long was born on August 26th, 1895 in Winnfield, Louisiana. He was the son of Huey Pierce Long, Sr. and Caledonia Palestine Tyson and the brother of Huey Long Jr., George Long, and Lucille

tore through New Orleans, it did not turn the region into a Third World country…it revealed one” (Glover). As the winds reached speeds of 100 to 140 miles per hour, water crashed against the levees, which in turn broke them, and flooded 80% of Louisiana. Hurricane Katrina’s peak was a category five, but disintegrated into a category three just before landfall. The third deadliest hurricane is what Hurricane Katrina achieved. In the wake of a dark time, Hurricane Katrina proved to America how crucial

Katrina Breakdown Sylvia M. Bermudez Grand Canyon University March 14, 2018 The Katrina Breakdown In August of 2005, the eye of Hurricane Katrina hit the area near Buras, Louisiana, with winds reaching over 140mph. Hurricane Katrina was a Category 4 hurricane that caused destruction and chaos across the regions of southern Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama (Starling, 2011). The Katrina hurricane was one of the worst disasters to hit the United States and occurred unfortunately, despite the warnings

Shreveport Louisiana, founded in 1836 by the Shreve town company, a company established to develop a town at the juncture of the Red River and the Texas Trail. Shreveport named after Captain Henry Miller Shreve, who was a steamboat captain in the 1830s who cleared the “Great Raft” log jam along the Red River, clearing the great raft it opened up the area to commerce, which starts the growth and leading to the establishment of Shreveport. Due to high taxes, many people do not reside inside the city

Gwen Thompkins, a correspondent for NPR, reports on the struggling city of New Orleans, Louisiana, 10 years after hurricane Katrina. She begins her report with a conversation she had with Roberta Brandes Gratz, who studies city around the globe. They discussed Gratz book discussing how the people of New Orleans rebuilt their city after the natural disaster and failed levies. Gratz explains how New Orleans use to be a booming densely populated area and how residents are struggling to retain this aspect

the earth. It’s located in South Louisiana, with its base the gulf coast from the mouth of the Mississippi river almost to Texas, its two sides coming together up near the lock and not including New Orleans or Baton Rouge. The Mississippi river with its sand and stuff has created most of Louisiana and couldn’t have done it by remaining in one channel. If it did then southern Louisiana would be a long peninsula reaching into the Gulf of Mexico. Southern Louisiana is still in its form now because the

There have been at least thirteen named hurricanes that have hit the United States so far, this year, including some of the big ones Harvey, Irma, Jose and Maria. Millions have been left devastated by the horrific damage. Climate change brings hurricanes hitting all over the United States and surrounding vacation areas. Recent hurricanes leave people torn between staying and relocating. Hurricanes also leave people wondering why they have been hitting so hard. Are hurricanes finally slowing down

winds of 100–140 miles per hour–and stretched as far as 400 miles. Many people in Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama were left without homes. Meteorologists were able to give warning the day before Katrina hit, and the evacuation process for the high risk locations were put in place. (www.history.com) New Orleans was one of the most at risk. Its average elevation is about six feet below

Response Comparison: Hurricane Katrina VS. San Bernardino Terrorist Attack Armstrong, Troy Union Institute & University Critical Incident Management-Response Course Spring 2022-2023 Term Instructor Ron Santo Abstract In comparison, there were many differences between the 2005 Hurricane Katrina response and the December 2015 response to the San Bernardino Terrorist Attacks. There were main strengths and opportunities for improvement identified in both responses specific to emergency services. Furthermore

Some see the beast as primitivity or savagery, while others see the beast as power. Many of the issues on the island arise from power struggle. Ralph is very clear to state his leadership qualifications, “’I ought to be chief,’ said Jack with simple arrogance, ‘because I'm chapter chorister and head boy. I can sing C sharp.’” But, Jack disapproves and believes that he is more qualified. This struggle is the spark that

The American Dream is so essential to our country as it is an honor to reach your goals and make it a reality. The American Dream is the national ethos that people’s lives would be better and more abundant with many opportunities. The American Dream was more accessible to attain back in the days, however, changed over the years. Although the “American Dream” is still possible, many people, minorities are affected by the lack of improvement in social mobility in our society. The American Dream is

Direct Relief also responded to the disaster through delivering medical aid worth more than $47 million and $4.6 million in cash to help rebuild the affected areas of Mississippi, Texas, Alabama and Louisiana (Benveniste, 2016). For the case of Red Cross it was purely social responsibility though the government engagement was a sign of integrity. Other organizations such as Wal-Mart also got actively engaged by trying to boost their corporate social responsibility

Hurricane Irma Hurricanes appear and throw our world into chaos; over the years, hurricanes have caused extreme destruction all over the globe. In September, Hurricane Irma struck and removed everything in its path. Although the amount of destruction caused was devastating, precautions were taken to help save lives and avoid as much damage as possible. Hurricane Irma escalated quickly, yet humans still remain unsure on how to stop these storms from occurring. Irma originally was a tropical wave

Haiti has the highest vulnerability rating in terms of cyclones among the region’s small island states (12.9 on a scale of 13). The effects of cyclones include wind damage, flooding, land/mudslides and coastal surges. Haiti is highly vulnerable to hurricanes, floods, earthquakes, landslides and droughts. This vulnerability is greatly influenced and exacerbated by the country 's poverty, continuous state of complex emergency and environmental degradation.

of living according to her role as a mother and a wife. Even though this conflict is addressed, it does not make an impact on her decision to remain a bit selfish through this time that she is finding herself. As a way of explaining her state of mind, Edna states that she "would give up the unessential; I would give my money, I would give my life for my children; but I wouldn't give myself. I can't make it more clear; it's only something which I am beginning to comprehend, which is revealing itself

A tornado measured EF-4 characterized as the second most-powerful type of tornado struck areas of Moore in Oklahoma where it killed 51 people, wounded more than 120 people, caused widespread fires, and reduced many homes to rubble on May 20, 2013 (Williams, 2013). This disaster required the declaration of a major disaster by the US President (Williams, 2013). If I have been selected to lead the long-term recovery process for Moore, recovery projects could be prioritized following some criteria. Restoring

In Kate Chopin 's novel The Awakening and the short story “The Story of An Hour” feminist beliefs overshadow the value in moral and societal expectations during the turn of the century. Due to Louise Mallard and Edna Pontellier Victorian life style they both see separating from their husband as the beginning of their freedom. Being free from that culture allows them to invest in their personal interest instead of being limited to what 's expected of them. Chopin 's sacrifices her own dignity for