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I'm a junior at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater studying for my degree in English and History.

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Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Nighttime blues: 5 of 146

The World wanders with me Tonight. I am alone. There is none to comfort me Except for the presence of the Moon. Stars seem to vanish Into a place where all is gone. I need to wander and find That secret home where there is none. Come with me, Moon. Wander With me tonight, because I am alone. Hasten to look for me, because Th...
Arts & Humanities > 20th & 21st Century US History The history of US involvement in the Vietnam War: 1 of 9

There has never been a more pivotal time in American History than that of the Vietnam War. While Vietnam had witnessed a time of brutal massacres and violent skirmishes in its rural jungle towns, America was struggling with the radical anti-war movement in its city streets and universities. In Vietnam, bloodshed was seen thr...
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Longing: 67 of 397

How can I know myself when you're not beside me? I can only hear the words through your ears. You can only see the heavens through my hazel eyes. We can only feel love through each other's souls. Where can I find you when I'm afraid? I can only feel the sun through your skin. You can only taste the sweetness through my lips ...
Arts & Humanities > Colonial & Early American Slavery in Colonial America: 2 of 9

Carlos Diegues’ 1984 Portuguese film, “Quilombo” contains recurring themes of social and colonialist genres which can be recognized through the interactions between the Europeans and the African peoples in Brazil. It is this ideology of Colonialism and Feminism and the interpretation of Imperialistic ideolo...
Society & Lifestyle > African-American Issues African-Americans: "Talking white" vs. "talking black" prejudice: 3 of 12

The English language is always changing. In today's culture of the United States, many Americans have adopted a revolutionized speaking method in their every day conversations. This new generation of young people has taken the spoken aspect of linguistics and twisted it into an easier way to communicate, thus demonstrating t...
Entertainment > Music Genres, Trends & Scenes Blues music: Past, present and future: 3 of 10

The musician sits on a silver garbage can on the corner of Dearborn and Wacker Street, with a sleek black Gibson cradled on his lap, its strings vibrating with stridently deep grating tones only familiar with Chicago’s distinct music: The Blues. Made up of a 12-bar brassy melody repetitious of melancholy sorrow epitomi...
Arts & Humanities > International Writers & Literature Book reviews: The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao, by Junot Diaz: 1 of 3

Diaz’s novel begins with a significant reference to a fukú, or a curse, that was originally thought to be brought over by the Europeans upon the discovery of Hispaniola, now modern-day Haiti and the Dominican Republic. This fukú was “the Curse and the Doom of the New World” and “the fuk&...
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Pain in life: 193 of 549

I remember that day, Not too long ago. She gazed at me with tear-struck eyes, And then I heard her say. "I never want to leave you, Out here all alone, But you know I have no choice, You're the only family I ever knew. I'm sorry I depraved my baby Of a loving family. If only we could meet again, Someday soon, maybe. I want t...
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Mourning: 8 of 21

I am a casualty of war. I stand here today an aged, war-torn woman. I have been ravaged by war. But not the kind of war that soldiers battle with armor and weaponry. My war is a struggle of constant loneliness and sorrow. A war in which my heart has seen more conflict and loss than any experienced combat veteran. I once stoo...
Arts & Humanities > American Literature Book reviews: Power of One by Bryce Courtenay: 2 of 5

"I wasn't quite sure what death was . . . and I knew that death wasn't as good as life." The year is 1939, and Hitler's radical ideals are spreading rapidly not only through Europe, but in South Africa as well. Peekay, the protagonist in Bryce Courtenay's novel, portrays the hardships and anxieties experienced by a young boy...