William Golding was a World War II veteran who saw for himself the atrocities perpetrated on the victims of what he felt was innate evil. By writing Lord of the Flies, he recreated that story. Suzanne Collins came from a long line of veterans of wars, including a father who served in the Vietnam War. […]
“We must continue to go into space for the future of humanity. I don’t think we will survive another 1,000 years without escaping beyond our fragile planet.” This awe-inspiring statement was made by none other than, eminent physicist, Stephen Hawking. His opinions are shared by the scientific community at large, who passionately propagate the view […]
Being located in the small town of Durham, New Hampshire, the University of New Hampshire has 12,840 undergraduates enrolled in over 200 different degree programs. No matter if you are doing homework outside on the green, exploring the beautiful 2,600 acre campus, or enjoying the diverse food options at the multiple dinning halls, the University […]
“It’s hard to tell you has your back from who has it long enough just to stab you in it.” On September 21, 1981 Nicole Richie was born in Berkeley, California. Her father is a Latin musician named Peter Escovedo. At the age of nine she was adopted by Lionel Richie. Once her adopted parents […]
At the funeral of the Comedian in Watchmen, the only person to leave flowers at his grave marker is the former supervillain Moloch, one of the Comedian’s (and the Watchmen’s) bitterest enemies. Rorschach notices this and offers the viewer the following question to ponder: “Is this what happens to us?A life of conflict with no […]
If about 7 thousand high school students drop out everyday then you figure about 2,555,000 dropout people either turn homeless, get into drugs, or become just fine? Is dropping out of school really worth it? Some people may not like school but to get a good paying job, education is a must. So if you […]
I used to be terrible at writing, but then I learned that there are many different ways to know when you’re complete with a piece of writing. One way to tell when you’re finished with a piece of writing, is once you have successfully used up all the information you gathered for it. By doing […]
In life, people say that you always have a choice between being a bystander, upstander, and perpetrator, but you cannot choose being a victim. I don’t fully agree with that because in the Holocaust some people didn’t have a choice to stand up because they would get instantly killed. Some really brave people still chose […]
Bill Clinton has one. Richard Nixon has one. And yes, even Pinocchio has one: the notorious, wondrous lie. Many times the salvation for one and the downfall for the next, lying has crept its way into the six billion (and counting!) inhabitants of our planet. From biblical accounts of deception to celebrity tabloids screaming of […]
“After climbing a great hill, one only finds that there are many more hills to climb (thinkexist.com),” was said by Nelson Mandela. Mandela has been met with many obstacles, however he has been able to overcome each one successfully. Each time Mandela overcame a hindrance, he always thought it was finally over, unfortunately there were […]
I was placed in Creative Writing class because of some trouble I had gotten into while being an Office Aide. I did’nt have a clue on what this class was about until my first day in it. Everytime I will go in the class and was asked to write a story about myself or a […]
There have been a number of massacres throughout history, none of which have ever been held in a positive regard. As the world began to move into the connected age, large scale massacres have become less common amongst modem nations, though they still occur in many less developed countries. Today it is considered a war […]
Can the world end by global warming in the next 50 years? It’s already happening. Earth is showing many signs of worldwide climate change; glaciers melting, the ozone layer being destroyed, and high temperatures. People instead of saving it, are destroying it because they’re taking down trees and releasing pollution. It’s possible that the Earth […]
Throughout the ages of mankind’s settlement on the Earth, there have been many legendary civilizations which have massively impacted the Earth’s history. These civilizations have all contributed to the developments of mankind’s modern culture, each leaving behind a legacy which has been studied over for generations. Among these, there exists a civilization which has molded […]
“Recycling is very important as waste has a huge impact on the natural environment” (Why Is Recycling So Important? | Eart… ). Every year people throw trash on the ground and don’t think about what happens to the environment. Too much trash on the ground can lead to a disaster. The whole world would be […]
Did u know that people who play video games have better vision than people who don’t? It has been said that playing video games is a waste of time. Truth is, they aren’t. They actually help you. Video games can help you in life by making you become a better problem solver, multitasked person by […]
Which system is better in terms of education, the British meaning the Cambridge examination or the American. It’s a very complicated topic and I would like to share my views on it, having studied under both. I’ve talked to various people who I’ve encountered that have studied under both and seperately under only one. The […]
Renaissance art and Baroque art have lots of subject, but I’d like introduce three topic : statues, paintings and furniture. The one thousand years in the middle ages were dark, and the Renaissance was like a bright star that brought light to the cultural revival of Europe. So, the Renaissance was born at the end […]
A career choice can vary depending on what a persons common interests are. Depending on what a person likes, he or she would usually take upon there opportunities to have their dream job which usually has something to do with their interests. Other reasons why people would accept a certain career is because they have […]
The House on Mango Street was written and published in 1984 by a Mexican-American writer, Sandra Cisneros. I suggest people to read this book because not only does it give the reader an idea about how life was back in the 80s in certain parts of the world, but it teaches the reader, especially if […]
We are in America in the 1940s. In Greenville, South Carolina, black children are being tormented and bullied by white children. We are in the Deep South where black women are sitting on the back of a bus even if the front is empty. It is fall. The leaves are turning vivid shades of orange, […]
Abstract Since her arrival into the mainstream music scene in 2008, Lady Gaga has remained a constant changing force. Her first single, “Just Dance”, marked Gaga as an upcoming pop star and her second single, “Poker Face”, affirmed her status in mainstream society. In time Gaga would become an influence in the worlds of politics, […]
Throughout history, the production of food has and always will be one of the most important resources in life. Though this generalization still proves to be true, the method of how food is produced has certainly changed throughout the years. From one of man’s earliest revolutions (Neolithic) to the Agricultural Revolution in Britain, these two […]
Summer. The long warm days of relaxing and not stressing over homework, tests, and sleep all make this 10 week break so desirable.While students are off enjoying themselves, they are also losing a significant amount of knowledge learned all throughout the past year.Much of this knowledge is needed to continue into the following year.Far too […]
Pulitzer Prize-winning author, Stacy Schiff beautifully depicts the life of Cleopatra VII – the most influential female of the Hellenistic Age, viewed as a goddess on earth by the people of Alexandria, and the richest of all inhabitants of the Mediterranean – in her book; Cleopatra. Cleopatra VII lived from 69BC – 30BC. She was […]
I would have never guessed that Star Wars had anything to do with mythology, but believe it or not, it does. Star Wars was written by George Lucas who used Joseph Campbell’s monomyth. Joseph Campbell’s monomyth is a hero’s journey. It shows twenty seven stages that the hero could go through. Luke Skywalker, Perseus, and […]
Live Healthy or Live Poorly Have you ever realized what fast-foods can do to your body? Have you ever wondered how much sugar there is in an oatmeal breakfast at Mcdonalds vs. a normal sneakers bar? All these fast-foods might taste good, but they are not healthy for you. Teenagers should be aware of the […]
Capital punishment should be made a federal law because it can save money in, court cases, taxes, and prisons. Capital punishment is a good thing for society because it will cut down on the bad people that we have in the world and maybe able to save some of the good ones. If people commit […]
Have you ever caught yourself having to writing an essay, and you don’t what how to start it or anything? Well here are some techniques that help me in not only thinking about a topic but also how to write it. The first thing that helps me focus would be just sitting and thinking about […]
What is the key to revealing your inner goddess? According to Gillette’s new Venus advertisement, it is using their latest razor, the Embrace. Their advertisement depicts a handsome young couple gazing lovingly into each other’s eyes while sitting at a beautiful lakefront table. They are leaning into each other and smiling while the man caresses […]
