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I'm an English major at the University Hartford. I serve as a staff writer in the OpEd section of the school's Hartford Informer newspaper. I'm more than willing to write for other papers, but my career aspirations aren't exactly journalism-related.

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Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Adventure: 5 of 183
Leaving Greenhill With the driver side window down, moonroof open, and the car stereo playing our favorite melancholy compilation, Sedona turns to look at me. Her eyes are red and glossy with the glimmering remnants of her tears. I was too overwhelmed with guilt, grief, love and devotion to make any sort of cognitive thou... More..
Politics, News & Issues > US Elections (Other) Is eighteen too young to vote?: 12 of 102
On September 22nd, a voting drive began for students attending Liberty University in Lynchburg, VA, encouraging them not simply to register to vote, but to do it in the commonwealth of Virginia instead of in their home state. Recent changes to voting laws now allow out-of-state voters to register in Virginia, sparking contr... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Climate Change How serious is global warming?: 3 of 13
You see it everyday in virtually every global media publication; thousands of reporters suggesting that we live in perpetual fear for our future as a planet. These people assure us that global warming is not only occurring, but it is now accelerating at such an alarming rate that very soon the North Pole will melt away, th... More..
Politics, News & Issues > US Elections (Other) The effect of political humor on US elections: 4 of 17
This past October, Vice Presidential candidate Sarah Palin was featured in a Saturday Night Live skit that definitely left some viewers scratching their heads. The Palin Rap that cast member Amy Poehler, delivered on Palin's behalf, is just one more strike against the credibility of our upcoming election. As we close in on ... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Nature's way: 31 of 131
The Orchard Embarrassed cherries blushing burgundy Silhouetted by the rising sun Completely exposed, uneasy with anticipation Haphazardly disconnected through anxious pulls Clustering together in the cardboard carton Feet trekking tirelessly through the morning dew Day breaks on the local farm The soothing hu... More..
Creative Writing > Drama Drama: Comedy: 12 of 20
Untitled Drama for the Stage Martin and Dominique, a young college couple, have just arrive at Dominique's parent's house. This is the first time they're meeting Martin, and he's nervous about making a good impression. Despite the fact that Martin's neck is covered in hickeys (last-minute plans), he's being assured by Domi... More..