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I am currently a freshmen at California State University, Northridge. I intend to double major in Political Science and English. On top of that, I would like to graduate in three years rather than four. I have an incredible, unwavering passion for writing.

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Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Love: 1 of 152
"He loves me; he loves me not. He loves me; he loves me not. He loves me..." Katie sat on the lawn in front of her home, picking the petals off of a rather large sunflower. Since the last petal she pulled symbolized the right answer, her lips formed into a smile and her face alighted with enthusiasm. Just then, a... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Sorrow: 3 of 167
The Song Tragedy finally struck the proper chords To create a melody of sweet-sounding harshness That cracked the strongest bones and Crushed the sweetest of spoken words. The first verse described a tale of sorrow, Powerful enough to destroy any guarantees In life or any chance of a better tomorrow, Which the m... More..
Education > Education (Other) Should physical education be mandatory: 1 of 21
In blunt terminology, a lot of people don't know the first thing about being healthy nor do they know the importance of physical education. I cannot stress how important P.E. is to young children, teens, and even adults. Physical education is one of the most important things a person can be taught, but many refuse to acknowle... More..
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Relationships: 16 of 195
A Life Between the Lines I met Sam years ago. At the time, I spent plenty of time at the local book store where I read anything that caught my interest. Like many girls, I read romance novels. I always loved the books with perfect beginnings and perfect endings, but I never knew that a perfect beginning walked into the stor... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: I can't love you anymore: 1 of 12
I've been down this road so many times before I've walked out so many times through that door God's will can't even help me settle this score And I decided that I can't love you anymore Do you remember the first time we fought? Reconciliation is the only thing that I sought, But you wanted much more than I thought You wante... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Social Values & Norms Taking a look at stupidity in today's society: 8 of 42
I would like to announce to the world that I am a heavy proponent of the Constitution of the United States of America, the Bill of Rights, and most laws of our splendid nation. Amendment One states, "Congress shall make no law abridging the right of the people to petition the Government for a redress of grievances... More..
Creative Writing > Songs Songs: The love of my life: 4 of 17
Oh, you've got me going crazy Yeah, by how much you amaze me So don't stop loving me back Because when opposites attract They become much more alike Whether the details are striking Or they're hidden in a mystery Whatever the case, we've got no misery And nothing can take us apart Because we're just too smart Or ... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Mourning: 53 of 162
Voices While these distant voices replay inside my mind daily, I feel that - in a few years - none of us will see Halley Because each and every last human being will have passed From some disaster, some hatred, some cataclysmic blast. So I sit in this room at night just fighting to try and sleep, But the emotions overwhe... More..
Arts & Humanities > Writing Tips How to write news articles: 3 of 9
In reality, a news story is quite possibly the easiest kind of article to write. Take it from someone who spent a year as news editor for their high school's newspaper. The traditional news story is simple and requires little thinking on the writer's part to get the basics down, but more can always be added to make it more in... More..
Arts & Humanities > Writing Tips How to create a motivational writing area: 17 of 43
While there is no specific list of things that will motivate everyone, there are some general rules you can follow. For starters, everyone is motivated by certain items and not others. Therefore, each person's writing area will be different than the next person. In the following paragraphs, I will attempt to assist you in cre... More..