Boise Cascade Essays

Margaret Atwood's novel, Oryx and Crake is a fictional novel which portrays a world where over consuming and environmental negligence has led to the destruction of ecosystems and the species which live within. It is believed that her novels are often written in response to what she observes in our current world, and although Oryx and Crake depict a post apocalyptic world after the full effects of climate change are felt it is not completely unlikely that our world could transform into a similar state

Adams elementary school is in the Boise Independent School District. It is located at 1725 East Warm Spring Avenue. Warm Springs Avenue is a documented historical district and residential area which serves as reference point for Boise’s history. In 1890, Warm Springs Avenue was an undeveloped road to a hot springs, east of Boise’s downtown. A hot water well was excavated in this area and through the innovation and invention was developed into geothermal power to be used both commercially and in homes

Clarkston, Washing Real Estate and Community Information About Clarkston, Washington The town of Clarkston is a beautiful community nestled at the confluence of the Clearwater and Snake Rivers. The scenic community in Southeast Washington is known for its breathtaking vistas, mild climate, and ample opportunities for outdoor recreation. At the gateway of Hells Canyon, North America's deepest gorge, Clarkston is a rich inland seaport imbued with history and scenic attraction. History of Clarkston

Community Journalism Profile The Portland Mercury is an alternative weekly newspaper published in Portland, Oregon. The paper is better known for its coverage of entertainment in Portland and pop culture. The Portland Mercury’s news coverage is similar to coverage found on Vice, such as the tone and wording of articles, and the clickbait-like article titles. The Portland Mercury has had the same editor-in-chief, Wm. Steven Humphrey, since it was founded in June 2000 by Tim Keck. The newspaper currently

Flush by Carl Hiassen is a young adult realistic fiction novel written in 2005, that focuses on Noah, the main character, trying to search for the truth and expose Dusty Muleman, the antagonist, of his illegal actions. The setting is mostly in the Underwood’s household, the jail that Noah’s dad was sent to, and the Coral Queen, or the gambling boat that Noah’s dad sank. Noah’s dad, Paine Underwood, sank Dusty’s casino boat, and his dad was put in jail. Noah finds out that Dusty is pouring human waste

Suicide and Bullying Among LGBTQ Youth Suicide is the second leading cause of death among young people ages 10 to 24 (CDC). Students who fall into the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgendered, or questioning identity groups report being five times as more likely to miss school because they feel unsafe after being bullied because of their sexual orientation. LGB youth are 4 times more likely, and questioning youth are 3 times more likely, to attempt suicide as their straight peers (CDC). Nearly half