Other Essays

The landing of the first man on the moon is a paramount national event. For this reason, the landing of Apollo 11 should become an official national holiday for these reasons: it represents the extreme effort of our country; it could offer learning opportunities for all, and display science and discovery of God’s Creation.  First, … Read more

Odysseus the Epic Hero In a world filled with archetypes of how men,women, and children should act, look, and behave, people should know where the archetype for a hero came from. Odysseus, the raider of cities, master of seaways and landways, possess many qualities that make him an archetype for an epic hero. The two … Read more

For this project I decided to give up  my phone and my laptop. These two things are essential to me, not only to do homework, but also for my own enjoyment. I watch movies, message friends, and check social media. These things may seem unnecessary, but they have become a part of my day for … Read more

Progress, gradual betterment in the lives of people has been the ultimate aim of humanity. Striving for prosperity and wellbeing by all individuals has brought progress for the group as whole as well as led to conflict on several instances. The two different outcomes have been due to peaceful coexistence of masses or the absence … Read more

The Political Nature of Humans Introduction From birth, humans are in constant interaction and communication with one another. As social creatures, humans cannot help but form groups, whether it be for survival or pleasure. These communities are a natural part of human life. They distinguish humans from other animals, which cannot intelligibly comprehend each other. … Read more

Adrenaline ran through my veins all day, and Disney references spilling out of my mouth like a broken record in a player. No one else accepted my elation, but I on the other hand, had a countdown down for this jaunt as soon as I heard of it in August. As I sat down on … Read more

As life and death exist, so do arguments over whether or not death exists at a certain point, or when life truly begins. It goes without the necessity of mentioning that life and death have been and remain to be controversial subjects in a variety of contexts, be it legal, medical, scientific, or even religious. … Read more

How do the poetic devices in this song help advance the theme At one time or another, every one of us has been the underdog, facing a challenge that does not seem achievable , given a task we’re not expecting to complete, or even racked with self-doubt when we just might succeed. Eminem’s “Lose Yourself” … Read more

Hindu’s right of passage starts at birth. They have a large ceremony where honey is put in the child’s mouth and the name of a God  or Goddess is whispered in their ear. After a couple of days the baby’s name is announced by the priest. The babies are usually named after a God or … Read more

The Wounded Warrior Project: Helping Soldiers One by One Introduction  “The greatest casualty is being forgotten,” is the Wounded Warrior Project’s most famous quote (Project 1). The Wounded Warrior Project, also known as WWP, is a non profit organization which means that the organization was not made to gain profit, it was made to help … Read more

Internet access around the whole world is a crazy concept to think about, but it is actually very possible here in the near future. Project Loon is a group balloons comprised of an inflatable balloon called the envelope, the envelope hangs aloft two solar panels and a small compartment containing all the balloons electronics. Loon … Read more

Jealousy. The corruption of Puritans. The anonymity and manipulation of mass hysteria. These themes influence the thoughts and actions of many characters in the “The Crucible” and result in the condemnation of the innocent and morally just. While the majority of the accusers are Puritans who “claim” they follow God, their actions are led by … Read more

Nanotechnology is a great piece of ingenuity. Just obtain a big piece of a raw material, blast it into a nano sized  piece and or take a molecule throw in some chemicals, give it a shake and boom you have yourself some nanoparticles.. Nevertheless, it’s just not that simple there is more to that process … Read more

Have you ever wondered what “Coming of Age” is, and how it makes one person different from another? The “Coming of Age” process is a broad and contested social construct. After a significant amount of thought, questions, and research “Coming of Age” can be narrowed down into 3 fundamental categories: turning point experiences, influential relationships, … Read more