It is quite normal for young children and teenagers to form peer groups. But when they go unsupervised and start engaging in criminal acts, that peer group becomes a "gang". A gang is an informal body of friends. They are peer groups who are socialized by the streets rather than by conv...

William Warren (1825-1853)William Warren was born in La Pointe Fort on Madeline Island. His birthdate was May 27, 1825. He was the oldest son of Michael Warren and Mary Cadotte. William spent much of his early childhood living in the fur trading fort living between his grandfather's Ojibwe Indian...

ELIZABETH PARKER Times staff writers Twelve Peace College students and two communication department professors traveled to New York last month to participate in an advertising career conference and to get a close-up look at various communication industries. The group left Nov. 8 for the 45th Ann...

Very often, we come across persons trying to imitate their favorite star, be it in actions or in apparels. It cannot be denied that our viewers, especially those who are conscious about their outlook in dresses, are crazy for new films. When such about persons talk among themselves, that can freely ...

The lifestyle of the 1920\'s was like none other for Americans. F. Scott Fitzgerald\'s novel, The Great Gatsby is an excellent example of the culture and the mood of the 1920\'s. Spendable income was at an all-time high, while the \"noble experiment\" or prohibition was turning the common man into a...

What exactly was the Harlem Renaissance? If you analyze the word, Harlem was a black community of New York City, and a Renaissance is a rebirth. The Harlem Renaissance was the outstanding eruption and rebirth of creativity by African Americans in many different fields of art. Whether it be black ...

MY FIRST TRIP TO NEW YORK I often heard of the Big Apple, the "capital of the United States" well so I thought at one time. I have never been there and was very excited about the whole idea of going. What was I going to see? Will all the myths I heard about New York be true? I was about...

Los Angeles is a city in southwestern California, and is located onthe Pacific Ocean. In the United States, Los Angeles ranks as the secondmost populous city in the country, second only after New York City. Thecity's climate has two seasons only, which are summer and winter. Theextreme clim...

TONY KUSHNERTony Kushner was born in New York City, Manhattan, New York in 1956. He was raised in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Both of his parents were musicians, and they encouraged him to follow his dreams seeing that he took interest in theatre at a young age. He's Jewish and practices the gay lif...

Born-San Francisco, California-December 3, 1919Died-North Bennington, Vermont- August 8, 1965-45Have published novels, humorous fictionalized autobiographies, and children booksMany have remained uncollected1961, Edgar Allen Poe Reward, "Louisa, Please"1965, Syracuse University Arents Pioneer Medal ...

Ever hear the saying, " Try walking a mile in my shoes?" I'm sure most of you have. For some, shoes are just a way for you to get around without hurting your feet. However, for me my shoes are much more than devices that help me walk. My shows have been on of the most reliable things in my life. Th...