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I am currently a junior at Ohio University where I am majoring in creative writing. Although fiction is my "home" when it comes to writing, I also enjoy editorializing just about anything that strikes my fancy, whether it's politics, movies or the total lack

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Creative Writing > Humor Humor: Christmas traditions: 1 of 26
Every year at Christmas, my family watches those same old beloved movies: you know the ones. Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer, The Little Drummer Boy, The Grinch (only the old one, at my mother's insistence). Well, this past year I got a little bored during Rudolph and decided to pick out a few of the outdated and odd traits th... More..
Arts & Humanities > American Literature Book reviews: New Moon, by Stephenie Meyer: 1 of 14
The second movie in the famous Twilight series is due for release, and fans everywhere are gearing up for the excitement and the midnight viewings. Those readers who aren't fans of the series are buckling down for another long few months of Twilight hype and hysteria. Although the books are wildly popular, fans of real litera... More..
Arts & Humanities > British Literature Book reviews: Rebecca, by Daphne du Maurier: 2 of 12
Some mystery novels may give clues so frequently that a reader can figure out "who-dunit" pretty early on. Rebecca, however, is not your ordinary mystery. Far from being solely a mystery novel, it is also a romance and a tale of dark betrayal. More interesting even than solving the mysteries that twist throughout this spooky ... More..
Education > Secondary School (Other) Dual enrollment: Getting ahead in college while still in high school: 1 of 5
Dual enrollment, or post-secondary options, is an opportunity for high school students to take university-level courses at a college or university and earn both college and high school credit. There are numerous advantages to participating in a dual enrollment program, but it also has its share of drawbacks. One of the bigges... More..
Sciences > Anthropology (Other) Evolution and how it affects us: 1 of 5
Charles Darwin, who effectively began the study of evolution and the scientific field of evolutionary biology, was one of the most influential scientists who ever lived. His many works, most notably The Origin of Species, fueled a debate that continues to rage even today between those who understand the theory of evolution an... More..
Travel > Travel Planning & Advice How to incorporate exercise on your next vacation: 20 of 96
It's time for that vacation: you've been saving and scrimping and now you're heading off to somewhere warm, away from the routines of daily life. You have everything packed, or at least an idea of what you'll takebut what about the gym? How is it possible to keep yourself active on a trip?Surprisingly, it's not as hard as it ... More..
Education > Financing College How to afford the high price of college textbooks: 4 of 19
As summer draws to a close, many students are preparing to head back to college. The inevitable textbook buying frenzy of the first few weeks of school can be a stressful hassle, especially for freshmen who aren't sure where to buy the best and cheapest books, but purchasing the always expensive texts puts a strain on everyon... More..
Entertainment > Movie Reviews Movie reviews: Labyrinth: 2 of 9
There is a movie called Labyrinth, and it certainly lives up to its name. Lush in twists, turns and strangeness, as well as fairly well-advanced special effects and David Bowie in tights, this movie was a cult classic from day 1. From the first scene with Sarah (Jennifer Connelly) reciting a passage from her favorite book, "L... More..
Arts & Humanities > American Literature Book reviews: The Great Gatsby, by F. Scott Fitzgerald: 2 of 8
The Great Gatsby is one of the finest pieces of American literature ever written. Set during what its author F. Scott Fitzgerald dubbed the Jazz Age (the roaring '20s), it follows the lives of a small group of wealthy people on Long Island as they go about a summer that changes all of them permanently. Far from being just abo... More..
Arts & Humanities > American Literature Book reviews: Dead Until Dark, by Charlaine Harris: 1 of 4
Dead Until Dark is the first of the Sookie Stackhouse Novels; it is the book that the first season of True Blood is based off. If read, this will also be the book to get one hooked on the series. In it, readers are introduced to Sookie Stackhouse, a waitress at a bar in Bon Temps, Louisiana. She's blonde, pretty -and telep... More..