Category: Personal Updates

Aspects of Derek Poem

Derek I. Schmitz

Derek at the waiting room at the hospital; a kind and Friendly face comes to the waiting room outside the gym. Writing his name on a piece of paper is his task. The cheers of achievement warm, proud, and excited This is occupational therapy, Derek, Derek in a hotel room balcony near the hospital the… Continue reading Aspects of Derek Poem

30 Years Later and The ADA Still Has Serious Issues

Derek I. Schmitz

Today is the 30th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act. 1 in 4 American adults have some form of disability. The ADA is not being enforced properly, which lets inaccessible establishments get away with no consequences. There needs to be federal oversight and federal penalties that ensure the ADA is followed. The world is… Continue reading 30 Years Later and The ADA Still Has Serious Issues

[ARCHIVE]: An Open Letter to U.S. Congress Regarding Plastic Straws

Derek I. Schmitz

I am offloading my Article of The Week journal entries from my Freshman English blog. This article has already been archived at: http://derekischmitz.home.blog/2019/10/07/an-open-letter-to-congress-regarding-plastic-straws/

[ARCHIVE]: Colleges Should Pay Athletes

Derek I. Schmitz

I am offloading my Article of The Week journal entries from my Freshman English blog. In an article, written by Melody Gutierrez and Nathan Fenno, the authors delve into a Californian bill that allows college athletes to get paid.   This legislation is very controversial–and rightfully so. These athletes make millions of dollars for the college they… Continue reading [ARCHIVE]: Colleges Should Pay Athletes

[ARCHIVE]: Tip Your Waitresses

Derek I. Schmitz

I am offloading my Article of The Week journal entries from my Freshman English blog. In an article, written by Alana Semuels and Malcolm Burnley, the author detail the horrible conditions that waitresses must endure and work through.  Waitresses work very hard and barely get any recognition. Their pay and hours are very tentative, mostly dependent on tips,… Continue reading [ARCHIVE]: Tip Your Waitresses