Initially, I was skeptical. I had loved the arts seminar. I was bored by the peopling seminar. I knew I wouldn’t enjoy the science seminar. I am not a scientifically minded gal. Thankfully, I was proven absolutely wrong. This semester’s honors seminar course was a blast and I’m so grateful to professor Lewis for […]
Entries Tagged as 'Gowanus'
Gowanus Canal Interactive Guide Script Outline
December 2nd, 2012 · No Comments · Gowanus Canal
Amandeep Ahluwalia, Albert Tong, James Thomas, Jessen Thomas, Rachel Kisty, Cali Paetow Script Outline Start All the students met up with the professor and the tour guide in front of the Brooklyn Public Library Central Branch. While here, we briefly discussed what the area was before it became a canal, its present condition, how and […]
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“Gowanus Community Board Nixes Lightstone’s 700 Rentals”
October 12th, 2012 · 1 Comment · Gowanus Canal
Overdue Annotated Bibliography 3 This news article is a brief piece on a rejected Gowanus Canal building proposal put forth by Lightstone. The author, Jessica Dailey, details the specifics of the proposal, the reasons for rejection, and public reactions. She seems to favor the project but only slightly as she most surely strives for objectivity […]
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“Postcard: Brooklyn”
October 12th, 2012 · 1 Comment · Gowanus Canal
Overdue Annotated Bibliography 2 Kate Pickert, an author for TIME, wrote this piece on development around the Gowanus Canal. Her thesis is that development plans will have to wait because of the declaration by the EPA of the Gowanus Canal as a Superfund site. She elaborates on how some are upset by the delay, while […]
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“Squeezing More Ecological Value From The Spongepark”
October 12th, 2012 · 1 Comment · Gowanus Canal
Overdue Annotated Bibliography 1 This article discusses “sponge parks” and their potential importance at the Gowanus Canal. The author’s main claim is that the sponge parks are important not only as an pollution solution but an encouragement for wildlife and a beautiful reminder of how we should value nature. The author, Steven Handel, is an […]
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