Business Essays
“You’re definitely strong in science and a math class, English seems to be more of a struggle” my guidance counselor tells me. I shyly shrug off the hidden insult. Although I know it’s a true statement, which my grades clearly prove. English is not my strong suit, nor will it ever be. Through the school […]
HappyWhat is true happiness? It’s a question humanity has been repeating since the beginning. To assume that happiness is just a state of being is unhelpful. We know that we are happy when we are glad with the situations around us, or if something good or pleasing happens, but there has to be more to […]
“To expect too much is to have a sentimental view of life and this is a softness that ends in bitterness. (Brainy Quotes: Flannery O’Connor)O’Connor was a woman born in the south and she was an only child in a very strict Catholic family. The short story “A Good Man is Hard to Find” in […]
“If he were holding his gun in his hand, nobody could run over him; they would have to respect him” (Wright). The short story, “The Man Who Almost a Man” was written by Richard Wright, a man who had quite a hard life. He was an orphan with his brother for some time because his […]
There is not a distinct line between good and evil. J. K. Rowling makes a point of stating this fact over and over in her books, The Harry Potter Series. Along with the other, more obvious, villains such as Voldemort and Malfoy, Rowling’s inspiring hero, Harry Potter, can also be understood as a villain. As […]
The shift from mythos to logos is achieved by approaching traditional beliefs and representations with new reason and modern scientific ideas. Mythos refers to ideas based on faith rather than the reason of logos . Galileo Galilei, philosopher and scientist, defends physical science and theology by declaring that both should be valued equally, as both […]
New this semester is a contest and writing program called Word of the Week. Every week a word is posted on www.arrowheadschools.org. Additionally to it being put online, there are slips in the library students can pick up and complete to possibly win the contest. Word of the Week, or WOW, is a competition to […]
Homework is a constant variable in the life of a student. It is the dependable stream of worksheets and readings meant for practice and to develop further understanding of the topic. Even young students begin the cycle of returning home from school and having further work. Research has been conducted showing the real benefits of […]
In the dry heat of the Australian summer, hairy arachnids often get a bad reputation. Tarantula’s come inside cool homes and a little too close for some people. A person might accidently step on one of these venomous creatures only to feel fangs slammed into their ankles and feet. Humans are not the only organisms […]
My writing has improved in the past few years. I have learned many different types of writing styles such as speaking to an audience and how to compare two things in one topic. I’ve also learned about a lot of new words to use when I am typing. Also where to put all of the […]
We all know the story. On July 20, 1969, Neil Armstrong became the first man to walk on the moon. He uttered the famous words, “That’s one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind”. His accomplishment inspired the people who were alive when it happened, and it continues to inspire people today. Putting […]
Beautiful mountain tops with greenery stand tall and proud as people walk up the steps to the entrance to the Parthenon. Tourists marveling at the scenery and remembering the magnificent beaches they visited earlier. They pull out their cameras, ready to take a picture of the temple. Suddenly, the ground starts rumbling. The Parthenon, a […]
Space is often referred to as the final frontier and has been a large source of curiosity among humanity for centuries. We have sent many missions into space, some manned and some robotic, that have ended in great success, or terrible tragedy. In 1986 the space shuttle, the Challenger was launched in front of millions […]
In her novel, To Kill a Mockingbird, Harper Lee wrote, “You never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view – until you climb into his skin and walk around in it. ” I completely agree with this quotation. Sometimes when people are in a certain situation, they forget to […]
WASHINGTON—Groundbreaking studies have recently shed light on the political practices of ancient civilizations. Specifically, researchers have uncovered conclusive evidence that politicians were once honest about their agendas and political platforms. Anthropologists and political scientists from some of the nation’s top universities, such as Harvard and Columbia, unearthed evidence in the form of scrolls and pamphlets […]
Have you ever talked about someone who you then found out was right behind you? Well that is kind of what happens in A Good Man is Hard to find, but the instead the person they were talking about ends up killing them A Good Man is Hard to Find is a story about a […]
Introduction Automotive robots have revolutionized manufacturing, with high precision, accuracy, efficiency, quickness, intelligence, and coachability, and they have become cheaper and cheaper over time. Because robots have mitigated and even replaced some of the labor-intense human work, more people started to rely on them; therefore, companies’ profits have increased, the employees’ average daily working hours […]
A secret is perhaps one of the most thrilling things to possess. The poem, “Meeting at Night” by Robert Browning is about how a romance simply being unknown to the rest of the world can make it more exciting. The speaker believes that some secrets are worth keeping. Suspense and anticipation are the things that […]
When you hear the word homunculus, what do you think of? Perhaps an artificial humanoid created through Alchemy. Maybe you’ve heard folklore involving such a creature. Maybe the only connection you make to the word homunculus is its Latin definition; little man. But I’m thinking more of The Cortical Homunculus. Or rather, the homunculus in […]
Most people want to make their college experience as meaningful and protective as possible so he or she decides to join a sorority. Most people believe that a sorority is a group of girls who get together and stomp in shows, but that’s not the case. A sorority is a social organization of women that […]
George Washington George Washington was the first president of the United States of America. He was an amazing person with an amazing life story . George Washington was born in Westmorland, Virginia in 1732. He was the youngest member of the Washington family. George’s first mother was Janet Butler. She had three children, but died […]
What do you get when you combine a well-known Danish astronomer, his mentally unstable German assistant, a Swedish hit man, and a jealous Danish king? The sudden and mysterious death of a Danish astronomer. Half a century later, this real-life mystery has been given blockbuster potential. Professor Jens Vellev, a Danish archaeologist, and his team […]
The work that follows this introduction was first conceived in June of 2011, and was first brought to paper two months later. Now, one month through the writing of this project, it occurred to me that I should explain what first inspired it. There are many things that must be considered as to the influence […]
Curiosity may have killed the cat but it has proved itself man’s trump card time and again. This mental faculty of ham has led him to ask questions as interesting as: How can we describe how the motion of planets and other heavenly bodies? How our universe has evolved? All these questions are related to […]
The meteoric rise of ultranationalists in Europe has taken center stage during the latest rounds of discussion concerning the migration crisis, yet the rebounding nationalism of another region’s countries has largely been overlooked. The growing nationalist sentiments of the East Asia’s two biggest players, China and Japan, pose to upset the balance of power more […]
San Francisco, California. The Golden Gate Bridge, cable cars, and Lombard Street are just some of the attractions San Francisco boasts. But what about the actual residents? How is permanent life in the big city? Well, it sure is expensive; the price of living in San Francisco is 199% of the national average (greatschools.org). But […]
World War II was one of the most devastating wars the US took part in, and began almost immediately after World War I. At this time, only two parties were left: the communist party and the socialist party controlled by Adolf Hitler. Hitler had managed to win the support of the German citizens and started […]
Homer’s The Odyssey reflects many Ancient Greek values through poetic devices and dialogue. In the epic poem, over and over again, Home continues to describe many Ancient Greek values that all people of that time should embody. He also clearly presents the consequences of not following those values. The Odyssey demonstrates that hospitality to a […]
The first important day of my school career starts with the only way to start school. To be born, when I came out that was the beginning of everything I was born in Oregon then moved to Virginia after a couple months. I went to Pre-k when I was little and it was fun and […]
Writer’s block. A demon. It affects the mind of every writer at some point in life. What do I write about? Where do I begin? Is there a proper way to write my paper? No. There isn’t a correct or incorrect way because there are no rules in writing. There might be guidelines and ideas […]
