High school, its the place where most go in as immature children and come out as adults. What is it that makes high school such a stepping stone in life and why is it that not going through high school can affect what happens when you get older? Is what we do today really as […]
My hands were sweaty and I could feel the polished wood getting slippery under my tight grip. I clutched the six-foot-long staff even tighter and I gritted my teeth, willing myself not to let go. “Alright,” my teacher, Beth, said slowly. “Now I want you to do the two-handed upward flower. ” I could almost […]
In reading “A Rose for Emily” by William Faulkner, I discovered that Emily does not like change. Change is something that every person experiences throughout their life time, whether they realize it or not. There’s always going to be sharp turns in where situations get tough, but there’s always a way to get around them. […]
Has violence taken over our society? Well not in the United States it hasn’t, but think of other countries like Panem. Panem is a country where kids are chosen by the district to fight to the death. Not wanting to, but forced into it. There are a lot of similarities and differences between Panem and […]
Ray Bradbury is well known to most as the author of Fahrenheit 451, but he also formulated the short story “All Summer in a Day”. The shorter story is about a young girl, Margot, who lives on venus where it’s sunny only once every seven years. She remembers the sun, but her classmates do not. […]
In the course of human events, the amount of control and power given to the lay man has changed. The very people whose lives are dictated by such management once had no say in the way they were governed, or if they did have a say, it was symbolic and not indicative of real voice […]
Contrary to popular belief, lack of scientific knowledge was not the sole reason behind the Salem Witch Trials. Despite recent scientific progress, contemporary witch-hunts still exist, affirming that the injustice exemplified by the Trials continues to hold relevance today. This lasting importance is due to the Salem witch-hunts being the combined result of human psychology […]
Teens think they know a lot about being an adult and how life will be after high school and moving out. The truth is they don’t so some teens or kids even write down how they feel. Some don’t realize that when they write it can be poetry in some cases keeping a journal or […]
What are we living for, if not to make life less difficult for each other? You can call it a tribe, a cluster, friends, a family; whatever that may be, whoever you are, everyone needs one. Indeed, the struggles in life are hard; however, adjusting to a new life in an unknown land is even […]
Have you ever wanted to visit Washington D.C or New York City? After having recently completed a journey to both fair cities, I can inform you on where to go and where to not go in Washington D. C. and New York. From the alluring cherry blossoms to the spectacular historic monuments Washington D.C is […]
Julius Caesar was written by William Shakespeare in the 1600s. Shakespeare based his play of Caesar’s death on the account of Roman historian, Plutarch. The play tells the history of conspiracy and death in the Roman Empire in Caesar’s time. This is an era in which everyone believes the omens, though sometimes misconstrued, and strong […]
Which gender performs better in math? There is a stereotype in math education: boys perform better than girls. In multiple studies and articles, college professors and researchers have used phrases such as “We’ve all heard it…Girls just aren’t as good at math as boys” (Fisher par. 1). This stereotype impacts the performance of girls and […]
As every writer knows, there is a lot of research that goes into the writing of a novel and some searches you make raise some eyebrows. So to avoid having to explain to your friends why you were researching how long it takes to burn a human body (it takes 3-4 hours), just read this […]
Alone am I. Is this what has become of me Sitting in mine own sorrow and regret With only a pen that has caused tragedy Yes. Writing many a tale, did I but Ending in a death or deaths most foul Have I always been a man of this nature? Acting as my own God […]
So, maybe the thought of writing a traditional Haiku appeals to you, or maybe your teacher is forcing you to do this. Either way, I’m here to make this as painless and enjoyable as possible. (Maybe even a little but fun) The first thing you’ll need to know before you start to write a Haiku […]
Last year, I had the displeasure of reading Mary-Anne Scott’s Snakes and Ladders. I say that this was a displeasure because it was quite simply one of the worst books I’ve ever read. The plot was inconsistent, the characters and their motives questionable, and the resolution baffling. This is only a significant event (I read […]
Today we gather here to celebrateVeteran’s Day; a holiday most often pushed to the side, but yet, every day service men and women risk their lives so we may live ours. On this day, November 11th, we remember the end of the First World War and the tragedy it brought to this country, but we […]
The atmosphere was filled with the excitement and anxiety of enlisting into the Continental Army. Men from all walks of life had Patriot Fever and were more than ready to fight for their home land. Unbeknownst to them, though, was that their serving time in the Continental Army would be the most brutal experience they […]
World War 2: War in the Pacific In 1944, General Dwight D. Eisenhower said, “United in this determination and with unshakable faith in the cause for which we fight, we will, with God’s help, go forward to our greatest victory.” (world-war-2. info) From the beginning of the war in September 1939, to the end of […]
From the start of the mid 1500’s, people have been trying to master the art of playing the Italian derived violincello. While many became bequeathed with a gift for playing the instrument over the centuries, no one came close to a modern cellist prodigy named Yo-Yo Ma. Over the years, this man has conquered every […]
The Start of Magic “Magic is the sole science not accepted by scientists, because they can’t understand it.” stated Harry Houdini (“Harry Houdini Quotes – BrainyQuote”). This quote from the famous magician Harry Houdini explains it all. Magic is something that can’t be explained by science. But how did this idea of magic first come […]
“The morning of June 27th was clear and sunny, with the fresh warmth of a full-summer day; the flowers were blossoming profusely and the grass was richly green” (Jackson). On December 14th, 1919 Jackson was born in San Francisco California. In 1933 her family moved to Rochester, New York which was very hard for her. […]
It’s the first day back from summer break and I am now a senior in high school. I had signed up to take a very heavy class load. I was looking forward to this year, but I didn’t know how my teachers were going to teach the material. As soon as everyone sat down in […]
1980s: Thriller or Killer The late king of pop, Michael Jackson, thawed out a multitude of smash records, Thriller being one of the most successful commercial records from his icy catalog. Thriller caught the eyes of many fans and skeptics with its exhilarating video as well as catchy lyrics. However, when putting both the video […]
The United States is very reliant on other countries for fuel, importing over 9. 6 million barrels a day. This can be problematic for the United States, causing many issues from economic problems to environmental ones. The United States should make an effort to stop dependency on foreign petroleum. Without imported petroleum, the United States […]
It was a dark Saturday night in the month of February. With Valentine’s day around the corner my blood was really pumping and my head was spinning more than ever. I had to make a decision. I had no choice, it was either she knows or not because really, how bad could it possibly be […]
Viewed as the most influential Spanish artist in the 1700’s and 1800’s, Francisco de Goya, or better known by his full name, Francisco Jose de Goya y Lucientes, was famous for his contemporary works, including one of his most eminent pieces, The Third of May 1808. Early in life, he focused on royal portraits, but […]
In the perspective of many historians, the development of language was a powerful weapon of conquest used to dictate the destiny of a civilization. The study of historical writing, otherwise known as historiography, has allowed the modern world to acknowledge and gain insight on the structure and traditions of ancient civilizations. Under the influence of […]
The U.S. government has committed a terrible injustice towards Native Americans. They live on small reservations in poverty, they have the highest rate of drug and alcohol abuse; not to mention the high rate of teen suicide. The United States government should repay the Native Americans a total sum of $43,500,000,000 as reparation for the […]
In this passage, the author argues that a city is a natural system. He believes that human beings are part of nature and there is nothing unnatural about altering environments to build shelter. He cites several examples of this theory. First he points out the flawed argument that cities are unnatural because it disrupts the […]
