“News is something somebody doesn’t want printed; all else is advertising.” -William Randolph Hearst, born on this date in 1863. Explain why you think the news media should maintain it is unbiased and objective or should advocate an ideological perspective.
Describe your favorite sound.
“You never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view … until you climb inside of his skin and walk around in it.” -Harper Lee, born on this date in 1926. Consider the person in your life who is most different than you, and describe yourself from that person’s point of view.
On this date in 1930, the first night game in organized baseball history was played in Independence, Kansas. Describe how your life would be different if you couldn’t do things after dark.
Samuel F.B. Morse was born on this date in 1791. Before inventing the telegraph, he was a well regarded portrait painter. Describe how you think his artistry affected his inventiveness.
“We improve ourselves by victories over ourselves.” -Edward Gibbon, who was born on this date in 1737. Explain the most important victory over yourself that you want to win.
“Truth springs from argument amongst friends.” -David Hume, born on this date in 1711. Describe the last thing you learned from arguing with a friend and its importance.
On this date in 1607, the first British colonists to establish a permanent settlement in America landed at Cape Henry, Virginia. If you were going somewhere to start a new settlement for the very first time, what is the first thing you would want to accomplish when you got there, and why is that important?