Cells within cells: An extraordinary claim with extraordinary evidence Some biologists have come up with a hypothesis that questions the relationship between bacteria and humans. They not only live on you and in you, but you actually carry the descendants of ancient bacteria inside every cell in your body (Understanding Science Team, 2012). They believe […]
In Nathanial Hawthorne’s The Scarlet Letter, there are many characters that experience significant changes. One particular example of character transformation can be seen with the young Reverend Arthur Dimmesdale, who commits the sin of adultery with Hester Prynne. He is also commits the sin of hypocrisy. It is clear that Dimmesdale experiences the greatest transformation […]
As the famous poet, Maya Angelou, once wrote, “You may write me down in history / With your bitter, twisted lies / You may trod me in the very dirt / But still, like dust, I’ll rise.” (1-4) Angelou’s quote, from her poem Still I Rise, is more than just about herself, but rather about […]
Individuality. A quality that makes us who we are. Individuality is non-tangible quality that is existent in all of our lives. Although this quality is existent in all of our lives, it’s almost non-existent in the book Fahrenheit 451, by Ray Bradbury. Ray Bradbury’s novel is set in a society where books are forbidden. Books […]
Empathy: a Vital Value If more empathy was emphasized in Guatemala, then the country would be a better place. Empathy is the feeling that you understand and share another person’s experiences and emotions. Guatemala; a country located in Central America known all around the world as the country of eternal spring. With the Mayans as […]
“I can’t believe you!” She was screaming at him for what seemed like the hundredth time. You would think she would know better by now. She so desperately wanted to take him back but people don’t ever change. She knew that all too well. But what she didn’t know was that he had thought about […]
When you were little, did you ever dream of being a ballerina or an astronaut? Or maybe you dreamed of going on a safari in the Amazon or being a famous celebrity? Whether you dreamt of any of these things or not, we have all had dreams. All my life I have wanted to accomplish […]
Have you heard of the Bengal Tiger?? The Bengal Tiger is the strongest cat in the world It can feed on 800 pounds in an seven minutes! Bangal Tigers don’t sink in snow because of their squishy paws. Their paws can grow to be three inches. Scientist think that they should make tigers, “The King […]
Nowadays, the numbers of bullies in a school are increasing, so it means that more and more weak people get hurt. We must find a way to eliminate the bullies and to protect people from getting hurt. There are many causes of bullying, in order to stop this situation from getting worse is to remove […]
It was a wonderful day like any other. The weather was great, the neighborhood was filled with kids playing, and my mom, sister and I were going on a walk through the park and along the lake. Nothing could ruin this day…that’s what I thought until it was ruined. My mom and my sister were […]
“I try to keep my head on straight and take nothing for granted” (ThinkExist: Anna Faris). A biography is a series of important events that happened in one’s life. Anna Faris is someone who suits comedy roles in movies really well. Funny people must be really talented to become a famous comedian to put smiles […]
Eliezer Wiesel was born in 1928 in what is now Romania. He was Jewish. Wiesel lived with his mother, father, and three sisters. He enjoyed studying religion at a nearby Jewish college or seminary called a yeshiva. In addition to his studies at the yeshiva, he learned a great deal from his mother, grandfather, and […]
As a high schooler, did you ever want to have more freedom and to prove to others that you are responsible? Allowing high school students to leave campus for lunch gives them this and much more. Some may argue that it is dangerous to allow students leave campus. However, if the privilege is limited to […]
Lost in his imagination of things creative and wonderful, the balding professor suddenly awoke to the drudgery of his academic life. Thousands upon thousands of words, page after page of term papers– what a mind-numbing slog! John R.R. Tolkien: the Oxford professor, the grader, the slayer of term papers battled on. Then it happened. A […]
For too long a scourge has hung over America, stunting our potential and making us a shadow of our former selves. Foreigners stream over the border, bringing their strange music and quirky customs with them. They steal our jobs, siphon our tax dollars, and corrupt our virtue. Illegal immigrants migrate to our land, settle on […]
The way to write a story takes many components to make perfect. I think that the voice of a character, the word choice by the author, and the ideas that get put into the story are the most important. The voice of a character in a story can come to life in several ways. One […]
The Vikings of old started as raiders and traders and later became explorers, conquerors, lawmakers, and founders of nations. Yet above all, they were seafarers. These Norse sailors, carried in longboats, traveled further north and west than any previous European peoples, establishing a colony on the west coast of Greenland and beating Christopher Columbus to […]
In the midst of a dark room, the bright light of a laptop screen shines. A teenager clicks a download link on thepiratebay. Within seconds, the teen is now able to watch one of the newest movie releases, without paying a dime. However, little does he know that “free” movies are not actually free – […]
Technology is always changing and improving. Change is always improving technology. It forms a cycle. Throughout all history inventions and technology improves nations and the world in general. New inventions are constantly being made. During the early nineteenth century historians say that it was a time of great changes and advances in history. This is […]
What is nuclear radiation? Nuclear Radiation is defined as the energy particles or rays that are given off from a radioactive element, such as uranium, as it decays. Would you consider that a bad thing or a good thing? Well I guess it depends on whether you agree that the benefits of nuclear radiation outweigh […]
Menstruation is an unspoken taboo in American culture. Society silences the subject and depicts menstruation as if it were something to be experienced yet not discussed, except in private conversations. From the resulting ignorance, myths emerged, including the imagined impurity of menstrual products. By treating menstruation as a cultural taboo, American society imbues women with […]
The ocean. A vast, mysterious, and priceless treasure found only on planet earth. Home to some of the most complex and distinct species in the world. Humans are closely connected to oceans. Over the last several centuries, humans nearly harvested every living creature from the seas. Habitat loss, destruction of ecosystems, and even extinction of […]
Do you really know math? Well, you likely know 2+2=4 (if not you have bigger things to work on than reading this). But is this all there is too it? In high school and below, math classes focus on what is known as computational mathematics. They give you a something to find, and you find […]
More and more reports about teenager suicides are appearing across the globe. Many believe that stress is the main cause for their deaths. It is amazing how grand the number of deaths there are in just one month, research shows that more than 2 deaths could appear in just one minor minute. You will be […]
“I have a dream” These words come from the greatest difference maker of all time. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. can be described as smart, bold, and courageous. If it wasn’t for him, this world we live in would be a very different place. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was the leader of the Civil […]
Life is defined by the constant roller coaster of emotions felt by human beings every day.The short story “The Singing Lesson,” by Katherine Mansfield details a particularly significant emotional shift that occurs in a very short time period. The story follows a school music teacher names Miss Meadows, whose woeful personal life becomes interconnected with […]
Cheating can be different for everyone. However, what has been found through these interviews of students, is that cheating and memorization, are a predominant aspect of the school system and it’s up to the students to decide what to do. Maiya, a sophomore, says, “I believe cheating is fine for busy work that is given […]
All across the country, teachers are laying down their pens and raising their voices. They fight for higher wages and better funding for public schools. As the daughter of a special education teacher, I know the fight for funds firsthand. At my public high school, teachers must buy their own school supplies because there simply […]
School Supplies: $75; School Clothes: $100; Participating in school activities: $25-450. Before July of 2011, participating in extracurricular activities at this school came at no cost. Now, the school ask parents to pay $25-$450 in order for their children to have the opportunity to participate in school activities. Although participation fees help offset economic costs […]
In the 21st century, globalization has and is continuing to influence our lives in various of aspects. Amid these situations, there has been a lot of controversy on whether bilingual education is really necessary. Some argue that the acquisition of one’s own native language should be prioritized before anything else, while others argue that learning […]
