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I'm just a college kid who likes to write in her spare time, and is trying to get the hang of non-fiction. I have a few stories in progress, though not enough patience to write a whole novel... Yet. I write fiction, and occasionally poetry, for fun. When

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Relationships & Family > Gay & Lesbian Issues Should homosexuals receive all the rights and benefits of marriage?: 1 of 131
Hundreds of years ago, only the rich and royal had any say in government. Even more recently, women did not get full rights, or a say in how their country was run. Now, gay, lesbian, and transsexual individuals are the ones fighting for their rights. Much like the common men, and women, homosexual individuals have a lot of c... More..
Arts & Humanities > Dance Education Should you enroll your child in dance class?: 1 of 27
Becoming a professional ballerina involves dedication, excellence, and a lot of hard work. However, even if your child's dreams do not include performing on stage, dance lessons can still be beneficial for her. Although there are a wide variety of dance classes available to children, they nearly all have something in common-... More..
Creative Writing > Novel Excerpts Novel excerpts: Hope: 1 of 7
She was at the window every day, staring off into space with an expression akin to that of a dying fish. Alicia half-expected to see the mysterious girl suddenly convulse into seizures. However, the young woman merely stared out through the marred, mottled pane of dirty glass, pressing one finger tentatively against it, befo... More..
Education > College Life The most common things students forget to pack for college: 2 of 10
Moving to college is a big step in life. Unfortunately, many college students put off packing until the night before, then rush around frantically tossing any item within reach into their suitcases. While this isn't likely to change, you can at least be a little more prepared by making sure you haven't made any common packin... More..
Education > Education (Other) Exploring the alleged link between left-handedness and creativity: 3 of 10
Only a handful of years ago, left-handed students were often forced to learn to write right-handed. Now, instead of demonizing lefties, society praises their creativity. Unlike the biased statements once made against southpaws, however, the link between creativity and left handedness has scientific foundations. One of the si... More..
Education > Secondary School (Other) Is an academically competitive atmosphere helpful to a student?: 7 of 20
Would the Ivy League schools be as vaunted and praised if they were less competitive? The question of whether competition or cooperation is more beneficial for students has been frequently discussed. Both sides have some persuasive. Those who supports competition claim that it acts as a motivator; a reason for children to wo... More..
Creative Writing > Novel Excerpts Novel excerpts: Pain in life: 26 of 62
It was supposed to be easy. A clear-cut, black and white case. In, shoot 'em up, bail 'em out, and back to the station to hand the vics off to a counselor. I had my .45 in one hand, my trusted dog's leash in the other, as I walked in. She wasn't even running it in a house; this puppy mill was in a barn, or at least the remna... More..
Personal Finance > Real Estate Five things you should know before buying a house: 61 of 144
Buying a house is not unlike sky diving. Whether you've been doing it for years, or are trying it for the first time, buying a satisfying home in today's housing market can be terrifying. However, for an informed buyer, haggling your way to your dream home can be exhilarating. Here are five key things every potential buyer s... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Political Issues Should Federal prisons ban religious books from library jails?: 16 of 32
Between the crusades, many European wars, and even the discovery of America, it is clear that strong religious beliefs can inspire all sorts of behavior in society, sometimes even including violent actions. Perhaps this explains the recent controversy regarding religious books in the libraries of federal prisons. Although ma... More..
Education > Colleges & Universities (Other) The argument against college: 4 of 8
If you live in America, you have undoubtedly taken at least four college-preparation tests during your school years. This includes everything from the SATs, something required by most colleges, to state-sponsored, in-school tests to see how you understand the curriculum material. However, while the immediate purpose of these... More..