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I am a student from a small town. Growing up, writing was always a hobby for me, and my first experience with publication came when I was twelve. I won the Mid West Regional ACSI Creative Writing competition and had my story published in an American youth

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Religion & Spirituality > Christian Doctrine & Issues Is there room in Christianity for other beliefs?: 2 of 52
Is There Room in Christianity for "Other Beliefs?" No. In modern society, to answer "no" to a question such as this may appear to have a certain air of intolerance and closed-mindedness. This is not the case. In fact, if Christianity had room in its ancient and complex history for beliefs other than what have already been ac... More..
Pets & Animals > Rodents Tips for keeping hamsters as pets: 4 of 27
"I've Decided to Adopt a Hamster Now What?" Choosing to adopt a lovable, droll little hamster is definitely the easiest part of preparing to take one home. The next step in preparation is making little Hammy feel right at home! There are several details to remember when shopping for your hamster's new home and belongings. Fi... More..
Entertainment > Music Education The nonmusical benefits of a good music education: 1 of 6
The man who was arguably the most intelligent who ever lived was reported to have once said, "If I were not a physicist, I would probably be a musician. I often think in music. I live my daydreams in music. I see my life in terms of music." His theories and his famous equation, e=mc2, revolutionized the way science had previ... More..
Health & Fitness > Addiction Crystal meth abuse: 3 of 5
Crystal Meth Crystal meth is a narcotic drug that acts as a central nervous system stimulant with effects similar to that of cocaine. Crystal meth was originally developed in 1919 as an alternative to ephedrine, but meth addiction didn't become widely prevalent until the 1960s. The cheap, smokable, crystalline form of the dr... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Memoirs: My first day in jazz band: 2 of 2
I don't know what in my jumbled mind compelled me to join the jazz band my sophomore year of high school. I'm not even sure how I got lured in. I knew nothing about jazz. I couldn't even tell you what instrument Dizzy Gillespie played. Maybe it was the music, or the fact that a few of my friends were in it - I don't know. Wh... More..