Teenage depression is more common than the general public realizes.Teens, as most people know, go through chemical, physical, and emotional changes.This can be confusing for them and put them in a position they do not quite understand. This poses as a problem in some teens as some do become depressed.It may make them feel as […]
When you hear the word ” essay ” you naturally freak out. It’s the simple fact that you’re expected to impress someone with words on a paper. But, it doesn’t have to be that difficult. Writing is a process, and you need to be patient. By the time you are finished you are most likely […]
Jeffery Dahmer was born into a family most would call a loving household. He lived in the peaceful home of Joyce and Lionel Dahmer. How could he become so cruel and emotionless? How could he turn into a serial killer? Jeffery Dahmer was born on May 21, 1960 in Milwaukee, Iowa. Family and friends described […]
The gap between fiction and reality can be difficult for authors to close, partly due to the fact that they usually choose one point of view to tell their story through. To portray the multiple sides of a character that make him or her realistic and rounded, Egan chose to tell the main character of […]
BasketballHistory There are30 teams in the NBA and the NBA was founded around 70 years ago, Basketballwas created by Dr.James Naismith. The first basketball court was made with just a basket and a ball put on the wall. They also had to sit on a ladder to grab the ball out of the basket. The […]
My heart was pounding, my face covered in sweat. I got up onto the stage and waited for my name to be called. Upon hearing my name I walked into the spotlight. “What is your name?” the director, Mrs. Kole, called out. My name is James Sheehan. I will be auditioning for the role of […]
Edward L. Hudgins once said, “The principles of this country are no mere abstractions; they are written in the hearts of all true Americans.” This quote describes what Americans are: industrious, diverse, and respectful of their neighbors as well as themselves. Americans have always been industrious, and here are a few reasons why. Being industrious […]
“The Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act” states’ that “child abuse is the leading cause of death in children under the age of eighteen.” (Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act 1) We all have a responsibility to take care of children, even if they’re not our own. We need to get more awareness about child […]
Within centuries there have been case studies and scientific developments resulting in the written word, not only that but those concepts and ideas have been banned. Such thoughts of racism, sexism and other discriminatory features have also found their way into the ultimate list of banned novels. Many times these bans were due to the […]
I do what I do. I do it for me. I don’t do it for anyone else. And it REALLY sucks that I was born the way I was, because everyone either loves me or hates me and there is no in-between. Jealousy, admiration—don’t even think about it. Don’t even think about it. I get […]
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 […]
“I pulled and she shook, I shook and she pulled, and before morning we had peeled off yards of that paper (Gilman). ” Author Charlotte Perkins Gilman used in her short story, The Yellow Wallpaper. This passage from the story explains how crazy the main character had gone after accompanying herself with the yellow wallpaper. […]
Throughout the course of history, farming and agriculture have always been a huge part of our daily lives. They’re a source of food, a field that provides jobs to many, and a resource that can be unlimited if taken care of. In the year 1931, agriculture was at its peak, providing great opportunities for a […]
“Childhood Obesity has more than doubled, and tripled among adolescents, over the past 30 years, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention” (Karnik and Kanekar). When parents and adults hear the phrase childhood obesity, they automatically start blaming the fast food restaurants because of their high calorie menus, high trans fat options, and […]
In Homer’s epic poem the Odyssey, Odysseus and his men go on a long, excruciating journey to find their way home. Traveling from island to island, they encounter dangerous situations. Unfortunately, all of Odysseus’s men die throughout the journey; however, their deaths were not Odysseus’s fault. The blame of Odysseus’s men’s death is on themselves […]
Everyone has seen signs and campaign commercials to try and get one to buy a company’s product. Well, what happens when that a certain American Soda company might want to expand to, let’s say, China? The first thing that one might think of for adjustments to the new country is the language. So, the American […]
Dachau, the WWII concentration camp, was a harsh cruel place with poor living, work, and food conditions. The abuse and hardship all the prisoners had endured made it hard to cope at the end, but during it when they lost friends and family it was even harder. On February 28, 1933, Adolf Hitler allowed many […]
“The night is beautiful, So the faces of my people. The stars are beautiful, So the eyes of my people. Beautiful, also, is the sun. Beautiful, also, are the souls of my people.” (Langston Hughes). This is a relatively famous poem called “My People” written by Langston Hughes; in this poem he specifically indicates how […]
Celebrities and the media are everywhere, and people look up to them due to the power of their popularity. People can even develop a social connection with celebrities based on their performances on TV or in movies (Poppel). Fame can also certainly corrupt celebrities, who end up corrupting others, such as fans, through false acquisitions […]
620,000 American soldiers died in the Civil War and it was all because of slavery. So many people gave their lives away for what they believed in. Most Southerners believed that slavery should stay but many Northerners believed the opposite.They thought slavery was wrong because people were treated like cattle and forced to work for […]
I was six years old when this happened. I was six years old when I had my first math lesson. Before that, I knew how to count and how to write the numbers, and it was very hard for me. I didn’t understand why my parents and teachers told me that numbers were important. Why […]
Have you ever wondered what it takes to becomes a common household name? Then ask Betty White, the name that households have known and loved for generations. Literally, generations. In her book, Betty starts off one of her chapters with “Sixty-three years into the business…” (pg. 35) Doing some math, she’s telling us her career […]
“Healthy communication and effective discipline are what a teenager needs to help navigate this important time, especially since the brain is not yet necessarily ready or able to face all of the inevitable challenges, without support” (Wolner). Without appropriate communication and proper, constructive support it is quite easy for teenagers to get off of the […]
William Shakespeare was a writer that is known until today; although’ he was born April 23, 1564. since there is no verification of Shakespeare’s birth it is assumed to be April 23, because he was baptised April 26, 1564. He is considered a mysterious man,due to the fact that there is a minimum amount of […]
50 billion dollars, that’s a lot of change. Ever wonder who has that much money? The answer is bill gates, the wealthiest man in America. Bill Gates got all his money from cofounding the most widely used software company in the world, Microsoft. Throughout his life Bill Gates has turned challenges into achievements, hardships into […]
The reasons why European organized overseas exploration are rooted in the economic changes that were occurring in the 14-15th centuries. One of these motives included the desire to acquire international goods and spices. At the time, the customary diet in Europe was poor and insufficient, consisting of simple breads and vegetables, with rare portions of […]
In Patrick Henry’s, “Speech In the Virginia Convention,” two persuasive techniques that are used in the speech include restatement and rhetorical questions. The first technique that Henry often incorporates in his speech is restatement. Restatement is considered an idea that is rephrased among a speech but in different word variations. This device is frequently seen […]
Up to 24 million people of all ages and genders suffer from an eating disorder, according to Renfrew Center Foundation for Eating Disorders. One type of eating disorder is called Anorexia nervosa, which is a potentially life-threatening psychological disorder that many suffer with. Characteristics of one who has this illness include refusal to maintain a […]
“Americans are now spending an average of 4.7 hours a day on their smartphones” (Harper). This shocking statistic shows just how important smartphones and their features have become for our day to day lives. People can connect with each other using new smartphone technology in many ways by texting, snapchatting, tweeting, and posting. Smartphones benefit […]
“Humor must not professedly teach, and it must not professedly preach, but it must do both if it would live forever”~Mark Twain (Gerber 108). Since its publication in 1884, Mark Twain’s The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn has been a source of much controversy; while some love the book and even consider it to be among […]
