The abdominal muscles, more commonly referred to as abs, are a group of muscles that wrap around the trunk of the body. The abs are responsible for flexing the spine and are some of the most important muscles for stabilizing the core. A strong core is essential for proper posture, balance, and movement. The abdominal…

In his book, “We the People”, Benjamin Ginsberg provides an in-depth look at American politics. He discusses how the political system has evolved over time and how it currently operates. Ginsberg also examines the various interest groups that influence the government and outlines the different ways that people can get involved in politics. In his…

In their book, $2.00 a Day: Living on Almost Nothing in America, H. Luke Shaefer and Kathryn Edin set out to document the lives of those living in poverty in the United States. What they found was shocking: there are millions of Americans who are surviving on just $2.00 a day. These families are living…

I’m sure you’ve all heard of Sophia Christina Amoruso by now. She’s the founder and CEO of Girlboss, a media company for millennial women. She’s also the author of the best-selling book #GIRLBOSS. In her book, Sophia shares her story of how she went from being a broke 22-year-old to building a multimillion-dollar fashion empire….

In his book, “The Subtle Art of Not Giving”, Mark Manson argues that the key to happiness is not in giving more, but in giving less. He points out that we live in a culture where we are bombarded with messages telling us that we need to give more – whether it’s our time, our…

Robotics offers an exciting and unique opportunity to study artificial intelligence and engineering principles while working with mechanical systems. This course will provide students with a comprehensive introduction to robotics, including the history of robotics, current state of the art, and future challenges in this rapidly evolving field. Students will learn about robotic hardware and…

Anxiety disorders are the most common mental illness in the U.S., affecting 40 million adults ages 18 and older, or 18% of the population.1 Anxiety disorders are highly treatable, yet only 36.9% of those suffering receive treatment.2 A large part of the problem is that people don’t know where to turn for help or they’re…

Lois Jones was born in San Francisco, California, on August 8, 1879. Her parents were both of English descent and she had two brothers and a sister. At the age of six, her family moved to Oregon where her father worked as a carpenter. When Lois was sixteen, she married Johnnie Cannibal, a Native American…

In the early days of the world, there were many great warriors. Among them was a man known as Moneto. He was the greatest of all the warriors and was feared by all. He was so strong and fast that no one could defeat him in combat. One day, however, he met his match. Moneto…