Business Essays
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 […]
John F. Kennedy once stated, “The very word ‘secrecy’ is repugnant in a free and open society; and we are as a people inherently and historically opposed to secret societies, to secret oaths, and to secret proceedings.” Throughout the existence of the United States Government, there have been a multitude of secrets kept from the […]
What does he or she looks like? Umm she looks like she is shy and belongs from a low-class family. But wait, how can I say that? I don’t even know her! After a few days when I finally talked to her and when we became friends I realized that she had a very confident […]
What do you think of when you hear the word ‘terrorism?’ Title 22 of the Unites States Criminal Code defines terrorism as “premeditated, politically motivated violence perpetuated against non-combatant targets by subnational groups or clandestine agents, usually intended to influence an audience” (Saleem and Azam Tahir). Currently, there are many religious terrorist organizations that practice […]
“I delight in what I fear” (Jackson). The author Shirley Jackson was born on December 14, 1916 in San Francisco, California. Her family moved to Rochester, New York when she was in school but then attended Brighton High School. Jackson graduated from Syracuse University and wrote “The Lottery” for the New York Times in 1948. […]
America is described as great and terrible for the use of its military (in war time and in other efforts). The military is used in efforts across the world, including relief efforts for natural disasters. The world views our military as powerful and imperialistic; but in actuality, it is part of what makes America a […]
The book The Hunger Games is about futuristic society in the debris of North America, where most are poor and hungry except those living in the so called “capital”. They can feast all they want. While many things are very different in this society some things are the same as current times. Some of the […]
IQ is an epithetic term often used to label a person’s identity and intelligence as being “smart” or “dumb”. Its precise definition stated in the dictionary is the following: “a number to indicate a person’s status of intelligence compared to other people.” Therefore, having an IQ of 100 is average; below 70, intellectually disabled; above […]
