Author Archives: gcompolongo

The theme of race and justice was certainly a controversial topic and it brought about a lot of thought provoking situations in my mind. This course has showed me how divided society was and still is. Everyone is still being … Continue reading →

The trip to criminal court today was certainly an interesting experience. It was my first time being in a court room and witnessing a case. During the first couple of cases I felt that the court wasn’t that organized and … Continue reading →

On the night Barack Obama won presidency the borough of Staten Island turned into madness. On January 8, 2009 four young men armed themselves with a pipe and a police baton and drove around Staten Island looking for large black … Continue reading →

For my final paper I have chosen to do a murder case involving a famous boxer Rubin Carter and his associate John Artis. They were convicted of a triple murder at the Lafayette Bar and Grill in New Jersey in … Continue reading →

If I were designing this English course I would keep the theme of Race and Justice. They are two very controversial topics that go well together. Race and Justice have been intertwined for all of history. What makes this theme … Continue reading →

I am writing about a current event i found in the New York Times on our justice system. When we are accused of committing a crime or brought to court, we are allowed to use public counsel. This is a … Continue reading →

This essay has to be one of the most thought provoking essay’s I have read. I think that it was very clever how they made an argument for injustice when it was really proving why justice is so important to … Continue reading →

Gary Compolongo After reading Ward Churchill’s articles, “Let’s Spread the “fun” around” and “Confronting Columbus Day,” I started thinking about Columbus Day and Sport franchises in a new manner.  His extreme views were very persuasive and interesting to read about. … Continue reading →