My name is Mikayla Martin. I typically go by that at school and don’t have other names, but I’m always on the lookout. I’m a sophomore from Norman, Oklahoma and I’ve always known that the University of Oklahoma was home. My parents and older brother graduated from OU, so I knew I wanted to carry-on our family tradition and hopefully it continues. I’ve always been a determined person. My mom constantly reminds me of how persistent I was as a child and I am still the same. Being raised by two strong parents led me to be independent and determined to achieve all my goals. I always give my all…

When I was sixteen years, old I went to my grandparents house and decided to look at antiques in the attic, but to my surprise I would find much more. I read through the diary I had found in the attic and could not believe the words I was reading. The diary was written by my great-great grandfather, Silas Martin. Silas was a slave on the Greybriar plantation owned by Hiram and Miriam Greybriar. Silas fell in love with another slave, Wisteria. Together they had dreams of running away to the north to be free, so they devised a plan which involved Wisteria seducing Master Hiram and getting their freedom…

Time Magazine Cover Time Magazine used propaganda in discussion of the infamous wall which is conducted by the President of the United States, Donald Trump. The cover displays President Donald Trump looking down upon a young girl crying in fear with the words “Welcome to America” above her. The photo of the little girl was taken at the U.S.- Mexican border as her parents were being taken by border control. Was the cover successful? The cover produced by Time Magazine targets the topic of gentrification and how the U.S. President is handling this issue. The news is always mentioning the issues with border control and families being separated, but Time…

Have a Listen The song “Naked” by Ella Mai is a rhythm and blues song that was released in 2018. The song represents women empowerment and not feeling the pressure to be perfect. In the song Ella Mai sings about wearing sweatpants and not having any makeup on. I feel that society right now shames women for not being dolled up a hundred percent of the time which is not right. Additionally, she sings about how others first impression of her is that she is rude and bitter, but that it is just an outside judgment without getting to know her for what is within. In the end this song…

Description: The ad has classical music throughout, a variety of different races being portrayed, and aspiring athletes are shown. Also, well known athletes in prominent moments in their career are show hints why the narrator is Serena Williams. Analysis: The word “crazy” is repeated multiple times, every time she says a powerful statement the music becomes more intense, and the ad skips through different moments in history. Also, every athlete shown is wearing nike attire. Interpretation: The goal of the ad and the reason for the many patterns is women can be passionate about something without being portrayed as crazy. Women can show emotion and still be sane whether they…

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