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With a name that translates to 'the one who shines', she tries to illuminate the best in whatever she chooses to do.

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Politics, News & Issues > International Politics (Other) Why capital punishment must be stopped worldwide: 1 of 5
Executing Unity The Coliseum in Rome lights up in gold for one of these two reasons; when a country or state abolishes the death penalty or when a death sentence is commuted anywhere in the world. The death penalty is becoming a global rather than domestic issue because when it comes to capital punishment, government policie... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Immigration Issues Immigration and cultural diversity in historical perspective: 2 of 6
The Increasingly Faceless Nation In recent years, reality television has shown the diversity of America to the rest of the world. We are seeing more singing and dancing contestants with unfamiliar last names which are difficult to pronounce, Americans with a tinge of accent lingering on their tongues as they live on an islan... More..
Arts & Humanities > Children's Literature Legendary women little girls should read about: 1 of 3
Legendary Chicks We grew up reading stories of one-dimensional princesses in fairy tales, only to realize later that happily-ever-afters do not exist and that we don't need a prince charming on a white horse to save us and provide us a better life! But still, it's never too late to discover the stories of women we should hav... More..
Entertainment > Movie Genres Classic Vintage Films: 2 of 5
Timeless Thread For a country that doesn't exist anymore, films from Malaya managed to stand the test of time and achieve evergreen status. From the first film in the early 1930s, they were pivotal in shaping film industry in the region. One of the films made during the zenith of the era was a distinct reflection of the chan... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Death Penalty Should the United States ban the death penalty?: 6 of 14
Eradicating Discrepancy The death penalty is not working in our favor because of the many complex issues that it entails. Aside from moral obligations, capital punishment needs to be abolished for varied reasons. There are many disparities in implementing the law that makes it an unfair tool of justice and the penal systems ... More..
Arts & Humanities > Theater & Drama Technical theatre appreciation: 5 of 11
What is the first thing you do with the program book for a theatre performance? My guess is you run your fingers down the list of cast members, perhaps to give you a sense of what to expect on stage for the night. Well theatre, of course, is not only about what you see on stage. A great amount of work goes on back and off st... More..
Arts & Humanities > 20th & 21st Century US History The history of the United States' immigration laws: 3 of 6
The Revolving Door to Opportunities Just into the twentieth century, the US saw a wave of new immigration fueled by industrialization. After the First World War, the Immigration Emergency Act of 1921 allowed a maximum of 357 000 immigrants per year and the US government continue to impose such limitations since. In 1924, und... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Books: 40 of 64
I always a get a bit dizzy when I spend time in a bookstore. I thought maybe it was the rush of blood to my head being in the company of all those books, with all those information/ knowledge/ words waiting to be revealed in between its pages. I thought maybe it was the rush of adrenalin and a slight sense of hope to see my ... More..
Jobs & Careers > Office Politics Commentary: Office politics: 8 of 12
So you've impressed the employers, picked up a fabulous new wardrobe and are more than ready to take that first step in your career. But little did you know that making your mark in the workforce is more than just about proving your competence. Once you get past resumes and interviews, you may realize that getting there wasn... More..
Health & Fitness > Cancer Causes of breast cancer: 4 of 6
Untying Uncertainties Every October, an array of pink products goes on sale in support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, but knowledge about the condition is still clouded with myths and misconceptions. Inadequate understanding about breast cancer is a source of fear and false hopes about the disease. A lot of myths surround... More..