Charlie Kirk Charlie Kirk was a pioneer of modern American conservative politics. He played a major role in securing Trump’s victory back in 2024, and his influence on Gen Z has been undeniable – completely reshaping how my generation engages with politics. The assassination of Charlie Kirk is a personal tragedy, but also a national Read more…
The Battle of Long Island The Battle of Long Island happened during the American Revolution and was fought on August 27, 1776. The stupid Brits with their messed up teeth were to beat up George Washington and his rebel army. This let the botol o’ watta people have the strategical advantage of the Port of Read more…
The fer-de-lance: a slithery and dangerous snake The fer-de-lance is a type of pit viper that is very dangerous. In fact, it is one of the deadliest snakes in the world: even one bite and you could be dead. Its habitat ranges from Mexico, Columbia, Ecuador, and Venezuela and the West Indies. This snake is Read more…
Spoiler Alert: do NOT read unless you have already read The Hobbit After reading “Out of the Frying Pan and Into the Fire” I had a mixed of emotions consisting primarily of confusion, excitement, and shock. There were so many twists and turns in the chapter that you would think it would end after a Read more…
Finally, can you write about the ending? How does the lineman’s poetry correspond with the poetic murmurings of the kids at the school, and how do these remind us of Margalo’s tender and lyrical style? What characterizes the ending? Meaning, what is the final essence of character that Stuart leaves us with as he presses Read more…
Da Bears Da bears are a group of mammals residing in the family ursidae and exist all over the world, and in North America, are one of the most recognizable animals. TAXONOMY Taxonomy may appear to many as a complex and confusing way to classify animals – often hurting more than helping. But once you understand taxonomy Read more…
Two portraits of the scum of the earth: Guy de Maupassant’s ability to portray criminal effectiveness. Guy de Maupassant lived only 43 years (1850-1893), but his impact in fiction is such that almost any great writer is consciously or unconsciously influenced by this father of the modern short story. Maupassant’s childhood was not without drama; Read more…
In chapter 3 of More Adventure of the Great Brain J.D., his brother, T.D. (the Great Brain) and S.D., and their father, Papa, decide to go on their annual camping trip. When they get to their spot where they always camped and fished, it is crowded because Papa told everyone it was the best place to fish. Read more…
John Hodgman’s essay on Massachusetts was quite the pleasure to read. He writes about his home state, obviously showing a ton of passion and showing us a side of Massachusetts that not even myself knows too well. When people think of the state they either first go to all of the great colleges and schools Read more…
After reading The Rescuers by Margery Sharp, I watched the movie on Disney+, and it was enjoyable. But there are many differences, especially the plot and how Miss Bianca in the film is not how I thought she was portrayed in the book. She is elegant yet proud, perhaps a little spoiled especially at first, but Read more…
