An Overview of the Filipino American Population and History

The impact of the U.S. military occupation in the Philippines is examined to provide context for why Filipinos migrated to the United States, along with how colonialism and global capitalism have impacted the experiences of Filipinos who reside in the United States. Information compiled in this paper was collected from various sources, including textbooks, news articles, academic journals, and websites affiliated with research centers and educational institutions. Examination of historical contexts that help explain the inner machinations of Filipino immigration to the United States also helps explain how Filipino American experiences define their identities as a minority group in the nation. The culmination of research from these sources argues for a profound impact of U.S. imperialism and colonialism upon the lived experiences, representation, and mental health of Filipino Americans in both the past and present

Smokejumper Obituary: Buzzard, Baynard Stanley (North Cascades 1965)

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Smokejumper Obituary: McDonald, Robert James “Mac” (Missoula 1952)

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Smokejumper Obituary: Parry, D. Ross (Missoula 1958)

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Synthesis of Borazine Polymers

Plastics and polymers are incredibly useful and ubiquitous in our daily lives but they are incredibly persistent in the environment, killing more than 1.1 million seabirds and animals each year and the global production of plastic has doubled since 1950.1 A potential path to eliminate this problem is to create polymers that biodegrade or breakdown over time or in certain conditions. Three distinct degradable polymers were synthesized. The synthesis, characterization, and kinetics monitored by UV/Vis over a range of pH’s will be discussed. 1. Derraik, J. G. B. “The pollution of the marine environment by plastic debris: a review” Marine Pollution Bulletin, 2002, 44, 842-85

Cradle the Life

Cradle the Life 33 x 14 Wild-gathered materials, fabric 2023 Experiences create feelings that are stored away in our memories. I think a lot about our collective human history, how we interact, influence, and connect with one another and our world. As a multidisciplinary artist, I incorporate various materials and processes to create experiential works that reconnect us to ourselves and to our environment. I am a gatherer. I gather twigs and stones and leaves on my walks. I gather memories in objects and photos. When I am creating, I weave together my gatherings, using whatever medium feels right to recreate the emotional experience. Experience is my teacher, and nature is my inspiration. In this piece I have gathered wild growing plants that some consider weeds and woven them along with strips of quilting materials into a cocoon or cradle. This represents a safe haven of protection and reinforces humanity\u27s connection to mother Earth

The Bludgeoning

This piece is empty and dark, and it tells the story of a man who experiences loss before his own death. I\u27ve written the text myself, I believe the music will be a solid reflection of the subject-matter. I\u27ve used various effects for both voice and instruments. Subharmonics are to be utilized by the two performers, as well as some percussive techniques. The music is set very low in pitch as a general which contributes to the empty feeling. As the composer I\u27d not be shocked if a listener heard this and was unsettled. Composed as Dice C. Deaco