Business Essays

Learning to Fly

One of my favorite quotes is by a Korean rapper and producer. Kwon Jiyong, also known as G Dragon, once said during an interview, “I’ve just grown wings to try and fly higher; I’ve come too far to fall now and there’s no way back at this point anyway.” He was going through a controversy […]

Windows Free Essay

Windows are the perfect metaphor for growing up. Windows can represent an escape or, conversely, a sanctuary. Windows are clear, yet they can seem so colorful because of the world that lies behind them. They hold mysteries while, nevertheless, concealing nothing. Windows are both confusing and amazing. They are sometimes blurred with fingerprints, or breaths […]

Intertwining Stories: The Underlying Problems of Fear

Through their story lines of frightening non-human creatures, Lovecraft’s weird fiction, The Dunwich Horror, gives the impression of influencing Faulkner’s, Black Music.Upon my reading, both authors attempt to create something foreign and unfamiliar, yet also native and familiar.In both stories, the two main characters, Wilfred Midgleston and Wilbur Whatley appear to resemble the native creatures […]

The Truth Behind the Salem Witch Trials

A witch is someone who practices and believes in the practice of magical practices which consists of spell, potions, and flying. The term witches played a big role in Salem Massachusetts in the 1600s. Salem Massachusetts experienced a tragical event that will always be a historical event for the history books. A teenage girl started […]

Face Plant

Confusion peaks curiosity in most. Mark Raidt, an artist from northern Minnesota, created an intricate painting with many ideas and mysteries. Face Plant, a mind altering painting with numerous details throughout really challenges the viewer’s perspective. . I did my best to figure out this painting. The first thing I notice is the dark background […]

Why Life of Pi Should Be Part of The Literary Canon

Dear Literary Canon Board of Directors, I am writing this letter because I believe that the book “Life of Pi” by Yann Martel should be included in the literary canon. It is a phenomenal piece of literature that made me feel something that no other book has made me feel. The first reason I believe […]

How to Hook a Reader Into Your Writing

Everyone loves it when others appreciate their work so if your writing skills are not up to that level this shot article will surely help. If your writing skills are strong, still this article will help you as it will make your work more meaningful and rich. 1) Use your 5 sense: explain the sound, […]

Romeo and Juliet: True Love?

Love is defined in many ways. For most people, it brings to mind images of infatuation and commitment; to some, this image is attractive, and to others, repulsive. Love is not only about romance, however; there is also love between friends, familial love: the list goes on. Humans crave love. Therefore, we obsess over it. […]

She Is Still the Marji, She Is Always the Marji

As people grow into adults, they probably hear their old friends saying, “You have changed so much, my dear!” or “You were not like this when I knew you, I can barely recognize you right now!” Often, however, these comments are not accurate. Indeed, many things may vary throughout people’s lifetimes, such as their appearance, […]

Gov. Thomas Jefferson, 3rd President of the United States

US President Thomas Jefferson was born on April 13, 1743 in Shadwell, Colony of Virginia, British America to Peter Jefferson and Jane Randolph. Jefferson lost his Father at age 14 in 1757. Upon his death, the land his father owned was split between Thomas and his brother Randolph. Thomas inherited 5,000 acres including his home […]

The Gutenburg printing press

In the fifteenth century, one man’s invention revolutionized Europe. Johannes Gutenberg invented thmoveablele-type printing press in 1454. Some important consequences of the printing press were religious reformations, scientific and medical revolutions, and the spread of literature. The spread of literature was th most important result of thmoveablele-type printing press and affected the most people. As […]

Trophy Hunting: To kill, or not to kill, that is the Question By: Sophia So

The ancestors of human beings date back over six to eight million years ago, according to the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History. That means it was crucial for the human species, for millions of years to hunt for survival. Although essential for survival in prehistoric times, hunting is now simply a cruel and unnecessary […]

The Future Of American Culture

The Future Of American Culture In the day of a low economy, school boards are trying to keep education alive by killing multiple programs. The first to go? Arts and music. With the need of budget cuts, schools push aside creative arts to make room for academic classes and physical exercise. Arts and music need […]

Macondo’s Ultimate Ruin & Ice

There was one object so magical and mysterious within 100 Years of Solitude that the crazed Jose Arcadio proclaimed: “This is the greatest invention of our time” (Marquez 17). Upon finding that this ‘brilliant’ invention was actually ice, it’s unique and baffling qualities are slightly diminished with it’s commonness. Ice, however, holds much more significance […]

Biography – Fantasia

I always say you’ve only got one life to live and you’re not promised a tomorrow. So, you might as well just have a good time with it. Fantasia Monique Barrino is an American R&B singer, and actress. Barrino rose to fame in 2004 when she was the third season winner on American Idol. Since […]

Pride in Serving

Silvestre Herrera. Hiroshi Miyamura. Jimmie Howard. Who are these people? Brave servicemen who served their country with pride. They honorably defended America the beautiful – the greatest land on Earth. A thread of glorious pride weaves its way through our military history, from the American Revolution to Operation Iraqi Freedom. In World War II, Private […]

Of Mice and Men – Prejudice and the Meaning of Lonliness in Society

In John Steinbeck’s novel Of Mice and Men, two migrant workers, George and Lennie, travel together in search of work; but the friendship that binds them is neither typical of men like them nor a typical friendship at all. George is a small, sharp man, intelligent and resourceful; enough so that he is not obliged […]

Learning, Earning and Yearning

As a successful High School Senior, I am thankful to have been given the privilege of growing up in a small country town. I have come to understand through the years, that success has three main ingredients: learning, earning, and yearning. Though I come from a very will mannered and respectful family and household, I […]

How to Prepare and Study for Finals

All you want to do is go home. However, there is ONE hurdle in your way: finals. It’s that time of year again. Finals season. What is the most efficient way to prepare and study for finals? Well, I suppose it depends on the final. Is the final a take-home essay, or is it a […]

Chevrolet Releases New Truck

Once again Chevrolet has released their all new 2017 duramax diesel pickup truck. It has a 6. 6L V8 engine turbo diesel. It was built for the tough jobs like towing heavy loads with ease.We have tried to improve this truck from our previous one so it tows anything and everything and to increase the […]

The Continuity of Man's Desires

Over the course of history, empires have been built, war has been fought, and great trade has been made. Over the course of history, billions and billions of men have graced the Earth each creating his own life, his own story. History is a multifaceted compilation of man’s role on earth. Like Jared Diamond noted […]

Chained Souls: Ayn Rand's Anthem

In a world dictated by broken bodies and broken minds, the simple task of securing a prison cell could lead to many conflicts. Is the guard superior to an inmate if he locks the prisoner’s cell? Is the prisoner superior to the guard if he escapes? In the civilization of Ayn Rand’s novella, Anthem, the […]

Intrinsic Similitude

Throughout the world’s history multitudes of different cultures and societies emerged, each with its own set of customs and beliefs. In addition, many of these cultures clashed with each other and even fought wars over their differing beliefs. However, in the novel One Hundred Years of Solitude, Gabriel Garcia Marquez speaks to the inherent sameness […]

The X-Men and Genocide

Genocide has occurred on several different instances. Some have taken place in a span of years while others in just a few days. Genocide is the acts committed with intent to destroy, in whole or in part, a national, ethical, or religious group. Most genocides have been carried out in eight stages; classification, symbolization, organization, […]

Intruders

I wholeheartedly agree with Maeve D. in her atricle “Intruders”. I agree with the quote “the death of nature gave birth to life”. It istitled “Intruders” because we are taking away from their life which is nature. Nature is life. Thats where we get all of our resources from to build and make what we […]

The Forgotten Base

In the Desert landscape of Nevada lays a city called Las Vegas (“Sin City”). 83 miles North-Northwest from the city lays Groom Lake and a Secret Military Base called Area 51. During World War 2 the U.S Government created this base to get an upper hand on the enemy during the war. This base was […]

One bodacious barnacle

He is the one that burgeons.I am the one that seizes its growth. One bodacious barnacle that defies the book. One against the brigade. One That outlasts out wills, and out lives. From sea to shining sea its battles go unnoticed, but hard fought all the same. Their bullies are known. Shells hard, they are […]

Nutritional Discrimination

Everyone knows that America has an abundance of disadvantaged neighborhoods and poor, struggling families. It’s an issue we hear about every day on the news, from colleagues and classmates, on advertisements and charity campaigns: some food stamp bill Congress just passed, the Pope’s pleas to aid the poverty-stricken, and won’t you please, please, please just […]

Night

The Holocaust was a dark and sepulchral event that began in 1933, annihilating nearly one third of the world’s Jewish population. Adolf Hitler’s goal of systematic ethnic cleansing could only be of someone with severe mental problems. The gruesome tactics of murdering, gas chambers, torture, and labor to the point of death, left the few […]

Looking at the Majority Minority Future

By the year 2043, white people are expected to become the minority in the US. Currently, in the under-5 age group, they already are. For ethnic minorities, who have historically faced prejudice and oppression in this country, this could have a major impact on how they define themselves and how they are seen by others. […]