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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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Creative Writing > Memoirs Testimonies: Meeting celebrities: 1 of 39

The man was held on a pedestal. He had directed choirs all over the world and had won two Grammy awards. My high school choir director considered him to be a god among mere mortals; a musical genius comparable to no one. The first of many utterances of his name by my new choir director was not twenty minutes into the first r...
Religion & Spirituality > Christian Doctrine & Issues Is there room in Christianity for other beliefs?: 3 of 43

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...
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...
Celebrations & Holidays > Easter 2010 White House Easter Egg Hunt: 3 of 8

On April 5, 2010, more than 30,000 children and their families will storm the South Lawn of the White House, rolling as many as 13,000 hard-boiled eggs, and participating in other family events. They will be taking part in the annual White House Easter Egg Roll, an event steeped in tradition and history. It is one of the lar...
Pets & Animals > Rodents Tips for keeping hamsters as pets: 6 of 14

"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....
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...
Arts & Humanities > American Literature A look at the major symbols in The Grapes of Wrath, by John Steinbeck: 3 of 4

“...the LORD God formed the man from the dust of the ground...” (Genesis 2:7a). No doubt the most obvious subject in the novel is dust. In fact, the dust that comes from the land defines the people who tend it, care for it, cry for it, and love it. Steinbeck uses this particular allusion to show the deep co...
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...