Jonna Windon
I'm a soldier's wife. I have a Bachelors Degree in Political Science, and am a certified paralegal. I don't think I will ever get tired of reading and learning and thinking :)
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Braxton County High: Diploma. West Virginia Wesleyan College: B.A. Political Science. West Virginia University: Paralegal Certification.
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First Love: How it Changes YouHow did your first love affect all of the relationships after? Read on and you'll see why. -
Jason's StoryThe vow my parents and I made before burying Jason to seek justice still stands. My only vengeance is to become a lawyer and make sure that cases like his in the future receive the justice they deserve. -
Conflict: The Irish at War Exhibition at Ulster Museum in Belfast, Northern IrelandThe "Conflict" exhibition looks as though it pulls artifacts from both sides of The Troubles but upon closer look, many Irish students in the class thought it was Loyalist-sided. I still see it as equally representing both sides. -
Political Wall Murals in Belfast, Northern IrelandAs a visitor to Northern Ireland, I found the political wall murals in places like Shankill frightening. With a limited knowledge of "The Troubles" I thought these murals were "gang graffiti" from masked gunmen of the IRA.
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Belfast, Ireland Theatre: Caravan and Lord of the Flies Performances ReviewedTwo of the Belfast festivals events I attended were 'Caravan' (a risqué puppet show from an Australian theatre group) and 'Lord of the Flies' (a drama production of the classic book by William Golding). -
My Internship with the Braxton County Court System of West VirginiaMy first day of internship with the 14th Circuit Court Judge Facemire was the first time I had ever set foot in a courtroom. The tall ceiling and hard benches were my home for the month of May and the people I'd only seen from around the community would become my friends. -
Jamestown: Myth or Truth?Picture breathtaking forests, copious game and fish, ebony soil, mountains with nightcaps made of snow, and all the land you could ever want. This is what early English settlers expected to see when they stepped off their boats onto the land which was to be their home. -
Movie Review: On Golden PondThere were serious issues between members of the opposite sex in this movie. -
Careers: Why I Chose LawWhy I chose to go into the field of law.. -
Plato, Aristotle, and Machiavelli's Concept of a "Ruler"Aristotle's concept of ruler's pros out measure his cons... -
The Success and Failure of Peace Processes in Deeply Divided SocietiesTo some it may be just the end of a war; to others the end of segregation and hostilities among the once warring communities. If you believe the latter, then peace is almost impossible among deeply divided societies. -
The Good Mother: A ReviewThe Good Mother has at least 4 strong female characters: the mother (Anna), her daughter (Emily), the grandmother, and Babe (Anna's aunt). -
The Hours: A ReviewThe Hours had three strong characters: Laura Brown, Clarissa Vaughn, and Virginia Woolf. -
Rwanda: Politics, Economics, EthnicitiesWith a land area slightly smaller than Maryland, Rwanda is a small country in Central Africa. It is a landlocked country bordered by Burundi, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Tanzania, and Uganda with savanna grassland covering most of its surface. -
Socrates and The ApologyDoes he refute Meletus' charges, or just talk around them? Peter J. Steinberger gives his opinion in Was Socrates Guilty as Charged? and will be critiqued in the following pages. -
My Hidden Agenda: A Few of My PhilosophiesA peek inside why I do the things I do.. -
TV Review: Commander-in-ChiefA woman president should carry out Rossiter's roles like Davis' character did. She showed that a woman president didn't have to be soft in military matters-that she could "play ball with the big boys," and do what needs to be done. -
Sharing of PowersA brief summary of what the phrase "sharing of powers" means. -
Book Review: Black and Blue by Anna QuindlenAn analysis of the characters in this heart tugging book about abuse and escape. -
Social Cleavages and Their Political Implications in Israel/Palestine and the Former YugoslaviaFor two completely different geographical locations, Israel/Palestine and the former Yugoslavia have much in common in ways of social cleavages and their political implications. Granted, there are differences... -
Famous Women: West Virginian, Asian, & AfricanA brief bio on three famous women, one West Virginian, one Asian, and one Africana. -
Advantages and Disadvantages of a Philosopher-King StateThis article looks at Plato and Aristotle's views of the perfect city-state. -
Ireland's Houses and Castles: An American's PerspectiveMy semester abroad in Ireland put me across many houses and castles, here's my perspective of their magic. -
Causes of International and Domestic TerrorismA look at the causes of domestic and international terrorism (Hezbollah Party, IRA, Al Qaeda, etc.) and the victims. -
Bush: Not a Machiavellian RulerThe Prince by Machiavelli is a must-read among world readers, but our dear president must have read that book upside down too. The only kind of ruler he is stems from being born from George Bush, Sr. but he's not even good at that. -
Documentary Review: Bloody SundayThe centuries old struggle between the Brits and the Irish including the day that innocents died during a peaceful protest and the solution: transvaluation of the British and Irish criminal justice systems. -
Best Supporting Actors of the Bible: Sarah, Enoch, AbelA look into three of the Bible's lesser talked about figures and instances of their faith. -
The Scarlet Letter and Modern Day Pop CulturePopular song lyrics, the media, and modern day psychologists are used to analyze The Scarlet Letter in a way that any high schooler can understand. -
What is Required for a Successful Total Revolution to Take PlaceA look at what is required for a total revolution to take place looking at examples from Castro, Mao, Hitler, Stalin, and Lenin. -
The Madness of John BrownAn attempt to analyze the complexity of abolitionist John Brown's motives as he raided cities pre-Civil War wanting slaves to join his "army". Was he a martyr? Or just emotionally unstable? -
Problems Facing West Virginia: Budget Crises and Economic DevelopmentThe problems and the solutions to make West Virginia a state people want to live in. -
Strategies of a Charismatic LeaderHow do leaders of countries get their people to follow them and/or vote for them? There are 5 strategies. -
Presidential Power and the ConstitutionThe American Presidency has increased in power since the conception of the Constitution. This article specifically talks about how Washington, Lincoln, Jackson, and Roosevelt used the Constitution to their advantage. -
Success in Accomplishing Their Goals: Presidents Kennedy, LBJ and Reagan"Grading" of these famous presidents is done by using the 1-10 Kellerman scale, and finally an overall grade of A-F. -
Community Service Could Serve as Precursor to Political Participation in StudentsA look into several researchers statistical analysis of the subject. -
The United Nations Human Rights Campaign Against Violence Towards WomenThe problem and possible solutions within the U.N. for violence against women. -
Colonial Policies of the British and French in AfricaThe British practiced association and the French practiced assimilation when colonizing Africa. -
How Do Political Scientists Differ from One Another?Just a short summary explaining the different approaches to studying politics. -
Pacman Jones: Personal Problems Just like Everybody ElsePacman Jones has been "in trouble" since he was drafted for the Tennessee Titans in 2005 as a football player at West Virginia University. He's no different than everybody else with problems, quit talking about him! -
Breathe 24/7 Radiant Moisture Gradual Tanning Body Lotion: Long Name, Takes Even Longer for ResultsI decided to overlook the smell and price of this lotion in hopes of gaining some pigment for my pasty winter legs. This product did not help me succeed. -
Hydrogen Sunrise: the Explosive Rock Band from West VirginiaAn interview with the metal/rock band whose explosive sound is raging the music scene in West Virginia and will hit Ohio this summer. -
Novaflow: A New Kind of RockInterview with the indie rock group Novaflow: 4 guys from West Virginia who formed a band before they could even play instruments and are now an acclaimed band performing in L.A., NYC, and all over the country. -
Selling Your House: 5 Important StepsSelling a home can be an emotionally and literally taxing time for you. Make sure you got it all together with these 5 easy steps! -
Eudaimonia: A Philosophy of Do Whatever Makes You HappyWhat makes you happy differs from one person to the next. This article will discuss what makes a Stoic happy, what Aristotle thought was happiness, and what the Hedonistic conception of happiness is. -
Coal Mining: Pros and ConsA look at W.V. coal mining's pros and cons from coal miners, environmentalists, and residents. -
Sustainable Development: Problems in Third World CountriesShortage of fresh water resources, population growth, and emerging technology are problems that keep third world countries in their third world status. -
United IrishmenHow the United Irishmen, the political thinking of one United Irishman, the main influences upon United Irish thought, and the political legacies of the United Irishmen. -
My Biggest Secret: Not so InnocentIf I gave it away in the abstract, you wouldn't read about my secret! -
Islamic Marriage Contracts, Polygamy and DivorceEffects of Islamic laws concerning marriage contracts, polygamy, and divorce on women. -
5 Things to Look for when Buying a New HomeLooking for a new home? Here are some red flags to watch out for before signing on the dotted line.
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A Little Bedtime Research on DreamsBrief research on dreams gathered from information online, in the Bible, and through famous authors. -
West Virginian StereotypesHollywood portrays stereotypes in movies, but when it comes to W.V., we get the worst of it. Is being the butt of all these jokes influencing West Virginians' perceptions of their own lives as much as it is influencing perceptions of the rest of the U.S.'s filmgoers? -
Mandatory Sexual Harassment Seminars in the WorkplaceThis article goes over some of the first documented incidents of sexual harassment in the workplace, the actual definition and the best way to prevent it. -
Southern States Show Differences in Line-Item Veto Usage with Budget VariationHow the line-item veto varies from state to state and how the non-use of the line-item veto is linked with budgets, appropriations, party control of legislative and executive branches, and gubernatorial terms. -
A Simple Explanation of Plate TectonicsA complete and easy to understand explanation of plate tectonics including sea-floor spreading and continental drift. -
Ecstasy: the Drug that Makes You Happy, Once You Learn from the Other DopeheadsThree theories of social deviance are used to analyze the significance of ecstasy use in society: strain, differential association and labeling. -
Social, Economic and Political Problems in the Republic of KoreaThe Republic of Korea suffers social, economic and political problems and one model U.N. solution may be reunification with North Korea. -
Religion: Why is it so Hard to Believe In?A look into the religious beliefs of Einstein, a website producer, and a young woman. -
The American Disabilities ActA look at the court cases where citizens fought against discrimination, segregation and alienation because of their disabilities and the ongoing result. -
The Political Thought of Edmund BurkeI went to Northern Ireland to study a semester abroad my third year of college. I had no knowledge of the tumultous history I would be learning in my politics classes at Queen's University in Belfast, NI. -
Why Does Your Teen Rebel?A look into the problem and the solution for both parents and teens. -
Nora Needed to Get Out of Her Doll HouseThis essay takes a look at Nora's decision to change her sheltered and protected lifestyle in "A Doll's House" and why she had to get out of that place even if it meant leaving her children. -
Misconceptions of Precontact AmericaA look at the way America really was before Columbus and his gang took over. -
Alienation and Despair in "Fried Green Tomatoes"Heart-warming or soul-throbbing, there is one theme that runs throughout the movie "Fried Green Tomatoes" which left it something to be remembered long after the Whistlestop Cafe shut down and the train stopped running through the town. -
Justice is Not "an Eye for an Eye"An opinion on the fate of Terri Winchell's murderer and capital punishment.