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I am a recent graudate from the University of Northern Colorado. I recently earned my bachelors degree in history with an emphasis on secondary education. I completed a minor in sport and exercise science with an emphasis in coaching. To earn my way through

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Style & Beauty > Clothing Tips & Advice Tips for buying a prom suit: 1 of 4
Most high school girls spend weeks looking through clothes racks at many different stores before they find that perfect prom dress. They spend hours with their friends and their moms trying on dresses. They do all of this for the mere purpose of taking their date's breath away. Being one of these former dates I know how littl... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Government & Policies Should the federal government make transportation infrastructure a funding priority: 1 of 4
Today, many Americans are thinking of new ways to stretch their paychecks. The current economic recession has many citizens concerned about the future. Gas prices are at an all-time high and current projections only see the price increasing. As more and more people across America begin to feel the pinch of these current event... More..
Relationships & Family > Friendship Advice Teen advice: How to resist peer pressure: 12 of 42
At some point in everyone's life they experience a feeling that they just don't fit in anywhere. This is a natural part of the growing up process. Even adults sometimes feel that they don't belong where they are. The growing pains of adolescence are well known to everyone. It is natural that, as people progress toward adultho... More..
Education > Education (Other) Are schools being too permissive allowing books on adult subjects for reading lists?: 4 of 11
While I do believe that school administrations and educators should use some discretion when choosing reading materials for students, I believe that there are many books that could be considered "adult" in nature that are important for students to read. I'm not advocating that young children learn how to read The Count of Mon... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Testimonies: Prom dates from hell: 3 of 8
Across America high school boys and girls look forward to spring. The end of the school year is on the horizon. Plants reemerge from their winter slumber. The thoughts of summer and freedom are on the minds of all. What better way to celebrate this joyous time of year than with a grand ball? Every teenage girl imagines the pe... More..
Arts & Humanities > History (Other) Commentary: Why history matters: 12 of 30
As an historian my first instinct is to answer, "How does history not matter?" I'm sure that many will answer with the clich: "so as to not repeat the past." However, I think that the issue is much more complex than this. I can think of many reasons why history matters. It is difficult for many people to believe that history ... More..
Arts & Humanities > European History French history: The Terror: 5 of 12
In 1789, Louis XVI, king of France could have argued that he was one of the most powerful monarchs in all of Europe. By June of 1791, Louis XVI of France found himself in a state of confinement within the city of Paris. In June of 1791, Louis XVI, disenchanted with the current state of the government in France, attempted to f... More..
Arts & Humanities > Middle Ages Jews in the Middle Ages: 1 of 2
As has always been the case throughout history, our current society is but a reflection of our past experience. The relationships amongst the world's religions are also something that has been developed throughout the passage of time. These interactions date back to the beginnings of these various religions. Perhaps one of th... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Pagan & Earth-Based Religions The pagan calendar explained: 1 of 2
The CalendarMost Pagan religions in North America draw inspiration from the ancient Celtic religious practices commonly known as Druidism. In order to understand the calendars of the modern pagan faiths it is essential to understand that calendar of the ancient Celtic Druids. There is little textual evidence to explain the be... More..
Arts & Humanities > Middle Ages Jews in the Late Middle Ages: 1 of 1
Religion has always been a point of contention between and within societies for much of history. Where one religion dominates, there is sure to be others that are oppressed. While the Catholic Orthodox Church dominated much of Europe during the medieval period, it was not the only religion within Europe at that time. Other re... More..