Phoenix Essays

  • Cherokee Phoenix

    1570 Words  | 4 Pages

    Cherokee Phoenix In the early nineteenth century during the presidency of Andrew Jackson and the debate of the Indian Removal Bill came one of the most important accomplishments of the Cherokee Nation, their own newspaper written in their own language. This experiment in Indian journalism began on February 21, 1828 in the Cherokee capital of New Echota. The paper employed a minimum staff of three to four people throughout its duration, often dismissing and rehiring printers. However, the most

  • Phoenix Suns

    889 Words  | 2 Pages

    The History Of The Phoenix Suns I chose to write about the Phoenix Suns basketball History mainly because they have gave me, “the fan” great memories. The Suns introduced me to a whole new world of sports. When I watch their Basketball games it’s probably different from any other fan’s viewpoint. I tend to analyze their games and try to think what their next move is going to be. Other fans just cheer which is alright. Throughout the Phoenix Suns existence, they have had many great years as well as

  • Mexico in South Phoenix

    682 Words  | 2 Pages

    Mexico in South Phoenix “It’s like going to Mexico without ever leaving Phoenix.” This was a quote by Mr. Virgil, the Manager of the Ranch Market. A tour of the Ranch Market showed his statement to be true, hence the title of this paper. The following will discuss the Ranch Market and Mexico in South Phoenix. To begin, the tour was absolutely intriguing. The class was introduced to Mr. Virgil. Then we proceeded to get a really in-depth insight into what was up with the Ranch Market

  • Fahrenheit 451: The Hope Of The Phoenix

    1005 Words  | 3 Pages

    Fahrenheit 451: The Hope of the Phoenix The word phoenix had symbolize immortality, but for the people in Fahrenheit 451, their only hope was that the phoenix would be burn out, and be reborn again. The myth of the phoenix gave optimism to the life of Montag, to the books, and to the world of Fahrenheit 451. The world was now dying, and nobody seemed to care, because the government had brainwashed the people. It was a situation, where not only the brave, but the ones who can think for themselves

  • Water Consumption In Phoenix

    687 Words  | 2 Pages

    Increase in water consumption is a topic usually discussed inasmuch as this problem affects many cities. Phoenix is located in the State of Arizona, with around 540 square miles. Moreover, according to official site of City of Phoenix, the city ranks as one of the fastest-growing cities in the nation with approximately 1.4 million people. The city of Phoenix, although it is being in an arid area, has a per capita consumption lower than expected. The consumption of water is essential for life; however

  • Life Struggles of Phoenix in Eudora Welty's A Worn Path

    760 Words  | 2 Pages

    Life Struggles of Phoenix in Eudora Welty's A Worn Path "A Worn Path," by Eudora Welty is a heartbreaking story about the heroic trip of an old African American woman, Phoenix. The readers won't find out right away the plot of the story or why Phoenix won't give up her exhausting trip to town-the conflict of this story-especially on a very cold day. The title, "A Worn Path," indicates that Phoenix has obviously walked down this path many times before-also the fact that she can cross a creek

  • We Must Take Action to Improve the Air Quality in Phoenix

    2286 Words  | 5 Pages

    We Must Take Action to Improve the Air Quality in Phoenix "How You Can Clean the Filthy Air You Breathe in Phoenix" Take a deep breath, Phoenicians.  How did it feel?  Most likely, it felt good. But did you know that you are breathing air that is unnecessarily polluted?   Did you know that by taking a few steps in the right direction, you could breathe worry-free?   While Phoenix and Maricopa County have done much in the past few years in controlling the air pollution, there needs to be

  • Personal Goals I Want to Achieve As a University of Phoenix Student

    1739 Words  | 4 Pages

    Abstract The ultimate result of this paper will reflect my personal goals that I hope to achieve as a University of Phoenix student and which I have been and am trying to pursue and obtain. They are goals that I feel I need to have in life in order to survive, prosper, and succeed to higher full-filling and journeys. In this essay, I hope to convey to the reader how I am optimistically moving to reach these goals, as well as represent to the reader how one can set their mind to determine the goals

  • The Phoenix, Arizona Water Shortage

    862 Words  | 2 Pages

    city of Phoenix has a water problem that has nothing to do with lack thereof. A hundred years ago or more humans would just drink from a river or stream, but today we need purified, cleansed, and filter water. We do, as a state have a water treatment system in place but the faculties periodically need maintenance and must be shut down to receive it. The Water Department and their puppet master Frank Fairbanks the city mangers have been playing Russian roulette with the citizen of Phoenix. The bet

  • Comparison Of This Is What It Means To Say Phoenix Arizona And Indian Education

    720 Words  | 2 Pages

    Means to Say Phoenix Arizona” and “Indian Education”, Alexie talks about how Indians adapt to certain situations. The short stories have setting and symbolism in common. Many people can relate to both of the stories by Sherman Alexie. They are situations that happen in every one’s life. The thing that most likely doesn’t happen in every one’s life is the symbolism and stereotyping of Indian culture. Three ways Alexie’s writing style pulls

  • The Phoenix City Council Meeting

    1426 Words  | 3 Pages

    The Phoenix City Council Meeting The Phoenix City Council meeting stood packed with attendees ranging from council men and women, lawyers, (basically elderly) interested citizens, neighborhood representatives, owners of businesses, and many others firm on playing a undeviating role in the due process of local government. The meeting began with an invocation from the pastor of a local church invited to pray by the Mayor Stanton. Then following was a pledge to the flag and then the mayor carries

  • The Character of Phoenix Jackson in Eudora Welty's A Worn Path

    1360 Words  | 3 Pages

    The Character of Phoenix Jackson in Eudora Welty's A Worn Path 'A Worn Path' is the tale of the unstoppable love and care of a grandmother for her grandchild. Phoenix Jackson is Eudora Welty's main character and protagonist in  A Worn Path.? Phoenix is an old, frail woman who attempts to proceed on a long and treacherous journey through the woods to Natchez. Phoenix strives forward despite frequent obstacles in her way that include her own failing health and her grandchild's slim chance of survival

  • Oasis agro-ecosystem and date palm (Phoenix dactylifera L.) production in the MENA region

    556 Words  | 2 Pages

    The oasis agro-ecosystem is a combination of human settlement and a cultivated area (often a palm grove) in desert or semi-desert environment (Jaradat, 2011). Oasis expansion in arid regions is usually regarded as the opposite to desertification, referring to the process of transformation from desert to oasis in an arid region due to combined action of anthropic and natural factors (Wang, 2009). In MENA, approximately 4 million people live within the system. About 1.2 million ha of irrigated cropland

  • Mystery Surrounding the Phoenix Lights: Evidence of UFO Sighting?

    1811 Words  | 4 Pages

    Mystery Surrounding the Phoenix Lights: Evidence of UFO Sighting? Abstract The events that occurred in Phoenix on March 13, 1997 still have the world at a loss. A triangle (boomerang) shaped craft with seven lights on the main body and one trailing behind the rest appeared over Phoenix. Some believe that they were just flares used by the military, but others think that it was definitely extraterrestrial. Much evidence has been found, but the mystery remains. On March 13, 1997, an inexplicable

  • Game Investigation Essay: Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney

    838 Words  | 2 Pages

    Game Investigation Essay: Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Linh Dang 7MN Mr Mark Ginder The Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney series is a series of interactive novel video games made by Capcom for Nintendo devices first released in 2001. It was based around the main playable defense attorney known by the players as Phoenix Wright. The games in this series are based on the Japanese law system, where infinite odds are stacked upon the defense. The series is an innovative and popular one, being among

  • Dauntless: A Short Story

    1597 Words  | 4 Pages

    She begins to sing, but she sounds awful. Her voice is too high in some parts and her pitch is way off key. When she finishes only Lauren claps. I walk my way up to the stage and take the mic. I begin to sing The Phoenix by Fall Out Boy. Put on your war paint You are a brick tied to me that's dragging me down Strike a match and I'll burn you to the ground We are the jack-o-lanterns in July setting fire to the sky Here, here comes this rising tide, so come on Put

  • A Worn Path

    948 Words  | 2 Pages

    is about an old Negro woman named Phoenix who travels a long distance to a town to get medicine for her grandson. The trip is extremely long and tiresome for an old lady but she feels that it is her duty to get her laboring grandson the needed medicine. Throughout the story, Phoenix encounters dreams, harassments, small triumphs, jolts to her pride, some flights of fancy to console her, a cause to be ashamed, and a moment to dance and preen. In her journey, Phoenix experiences dreams, harassments,

  • Role Of Community Health Nursing

    1425 Words  | 3 Pages

    Community Health Nursing role and Assessment of Phoenix Zip Code 85007 Healthcare in America is changing with increasing focus on health prevention and promotion of healthy living. The passing of Obama Care has renewed efforts within communities for education about disease related issues. The role of the Community Health Nurse (CHN) is defined as nursing care that is population-focused and community-oriented (Maurer & Smith, 2013). CHN’s center their nursing practice within the population selected

  • Balzac and the Little Chinese Seamstress by Dai Sijie

    1701 Words  | 4 Pages

    school. The narrator was only seventeen and Luo was eighteen years old at the time they were re-educated. They were to be re-educated in a village called "The Phoenix of the Sky," with the peasants. They lived in a little house on stilts. The "Phoenix of the Sky" symbolizes something other than just the name of their village. A phoenix is a bird that is reborn from its own ashes after bursting into flames, this could symbolize that there is something more in store for them after thei... ... middle

  • Story of an Immigrant

    1760 Words  | 4 Pages

    in the USA since August 2001. He is known as a “Lost Boy of Sudan.” I met Shimma while shopping at Wal-Mart in central Phoenix. I had been fascinated by the reports of the Lost Boys that I had heard on TV and read in the newspapers. I knew that some of the Lost Boys were being relocated to Phoenix and hoped to meet some of them along the way on my travels through out Phoenix. I had seen them at bus stops and around the city walking. They have a very distinctive appearance, not your typical African-Americans