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I'm a full-time college student who enjoys writing for fun and modest monetary gain. My academic concentrations include foreign language, history, religious studies, and English.

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Entertainment > Celebrity Commentary Celebrities: Why we're completely sick of celebrity news: 6 of 76
The New York Times' October 29 article: Spears Loses Sons' Custody to Ex-Spouse, really made me think. Not because it was the cleverest of all articles, indeed, I was able to read similar pieces in many other places, but because it was physically in The New York Times.Sure, even the most reputable newspapers have an Arts and ... More..
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: The Memorial Day mystery: 1 of 10
Disappearance at Picnic Park: a Memorial Day MysterySuspects:Samuel ThomasCarmen DickinsonRandy DavisLinda Thornton It was Memorial Day, and the entire town of Mayfield had flocked to Picnic Park to socialize, play games, and enjoy the day. The dewy green field was covered with quilts and baskets, and there were balls and kit... More..
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: The Revolutionary War mystery: 1 of 8
A Traitor Among Us: a Revolutionary War MysterySuspects:Beatrice SloaneRichard TateReginald ArthurMaria The year was 1778. My father and oldest brother had departed from our family temporarily to fight with our local militia against the redcoats, leaving my mother, myself, and my three young siblings to hold our own in what w... More..
Hobbies & Games > Hobbies & Games (Other) Best websites for games: 5 of 26
I don't spend that much time playing online games, but when I'm really bored and need something to do, nothing fills the time quite as effectively as a mindless game of Pacxon or Tetris. In this article I'll share my favorite places to find mindless, entertaining, addictive online games, and point you in the direction of some... More..
Entertainment > Movie Reviews Best movies of 2007 and what made them the best: 2 of 10
Sure, we laughed, we cried, we stood up and applauded, but when it came to entertaining us, which films got it right in 2007? I'm an 18-year-old college student, and here are my picks for the best films of 2007, presented here in no particular order.The Simpsons movie, Comedy, AnimatedThis long-awaited film based off of the l... More..
Food & Drink > Cooking (Other) Where can you find a website of recipes that is applicable to almost any person browsing the web?: 1 of 5
It's always fun to try out a new recipe and impress your family and friends, but with the boundless amounts of information available nowadays, it can be a challenge to locate recipes that produce quality results. While cookbooks are fun to have and usually yield amazing, well-researched results, I find myself turning more and... More..
Arts & Humanities > Children's Literature Best children's books: 11 of 44
It's extremely important for children to develop a love of reading at a young age, and we can inspire a love of books in young children simply by reading to them! If you have a young child in your life, you know how important books are to them, and have probably already shared a few beloved stories with them. I was raised wit... More..
Style & Beauty > Clothing Sizes & Fit Wearing the right size bra?: 2 of 8
A woman's brassiere is one of the most important articles of clothing she owns. A good bra flatters a woman's figure and natural curves, supports the bust, and can help with back pain and shoulder pain. The wrong bra is unflattering, can cause shoulder and back pain, and limits clothing choices.But how does one choose the pro... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Pulitzer Center Why should the world care about the environment in places like Mozambique, Zimbabwe and Rwanda?: 18 of 63
If we learn nothing else from the warning signs of global climate change that are beginning to define our generation, let us at least take away the principle that what we do on this planet affects us all. The arbitrary political boundaries we draw between ourselves do nothing to stem the cycles of air and water that course ac... More..
Education > College Life Things you can cook in your dorm room: 3 of 8
If you're trying to save money and are sick of getting ripped off by your meal plan, food can become a serious issue in college. Sure, cereal and cold sandwiches will cut it most nights, but there are times when I find myself craving a hot meal, and simply don't have the money to eat out. So, what do I do? I turn to Idahoan I... More..