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As many others on this website, I am a writing enthusiast and enjoy sharing my ideas, opinions, and thoughts. However, from what I have seen so far, I am younger than most. After turning 18 in the upcoming August, I will be enrolling as a freshman at Indiana

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Religion & Spirituality > Islam Why does Islam forbid the eating of pork?: 1 of 9

Haraam and Halaal are two of the most important terms in Islam; they define what is permissible and impermissible in every aspect of a Muslim's life, from general behavior to the meal one consumes on his or her dinner plate. One of the things that is deemed Haraam in Islam is the eating of swine, also known as pork. Consider...
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Bobby Knight: 1 of 8

With over 17,000 fans watching, Bob Knight stood in front of the microphone in the middle of Assembly Hall, the home of college basketball's historied Hoosiers. The general, as he had come to be known because of his military education and expectations of absolute discipline, had the eyes and ears of the capacity crowd, and o...
Sports & Recreation > Basketball (Other) Tips for dominating your fantasy basketball league: 1 of 6

Fantasy Basketball 101 Every fan has done it-jumped and screamed in the waning moments of a game when their team's coach makes seemingly blind decisions that allow the opponent to exploit a mismatch and steal the win that was already locked away. Too often, these fans find themselves wondering, "What if I was the manager?" T...
Society & Lifestyle > African & Middle Eastern Culture Foreign aid as a deterrent to African economic growth: 1 of 5

When thinking of poverty, many imagine a malnourished child with a bloated stomach sitting on a dusty ground. Often times, this is child staring right at the camera while insects circle his or her body. There is no image of a safari in the child's background. Instead, he is in a broken, unsanitary world that no child should ...
Sports & Recreation > Basketball (Other) The best basketball warm up songs: 1 of 5

Best Basketball Warm-up Songs: This is a particularly difficult topic to address because every person's musical taste varies. What one may find to be an appealing, adrenaline-pumping beat, another might think is obnoxious. However, these are a collection of songs from the rock and rap genres that should provide a rush to the...
Politics, News & Issues > Sports Archives Can the Cardinals continue their upset run?: 3 of 14

Everyone was certain of the upset-to-be, of the outcome of this game that would change the direction of the desert's long-losing franchise. Rookie quarterback Matt Leinart, in his NFL debut, had just dissected the undefeated Chicago Bear's league leading defense for a 20-0 halftime lead. The Cardinals were going to win, and ...
Politics, News & Issues > US Elections Who's the best 2008 candidate for fighting global warming?: 2 of 8

Going Green: America in Agreement? This November, the administration in Capitol Hill will change and no one knows what that will mean for the future. The president will either be Republican nominee John McCain or, most likely, Democratic candidate Barack Obama. While both promise to bring about change, the methods they imple...
Relationships & Family > Dating Psychology Strategies to boost dating self-confidence: 4 of 12

Before one can be the recipient of another person's attraction, he or she must be the recipient of her own. Why should the person across the table spend her time, something she will never get back, with you? For one reason: you are an interesting, unique human being spending time with whom is a special experience. You must b...
Arts & Humanities > Writing Tips How to win an essay writing contest: 6 of 11

Essay Contest 101 The introduction to the 2007 edition of The Best American Essays begins with a critic murmuring "The essay?" This critic is in confusion to define term. After explaining much about the essay, the editor of the book simply ends his introduction in the same manner, "The essay?" That, in itself, explains that ...
Politics, News & Issues > Government & Policies Should Congressional Research reports be available to the public for free?: 2 of 3

To understand the absurdity of the question, "Should Congressional Research reports be available to the public for free?" an individual needs to be simply reminded of the foundations of America. Best put by Abraham Lincoln, we are a "government of the people, by the people, for the people." It is in the hands of the people, ...