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I'm a college student attending Joliet Junior College in Illinois, and in the fall I'm transferring to a private college to continue working on my Bachelor's degree in English.

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Society & Lifestyle > African-American Issues African-Americans: "Talking white" vs. "talking black" prejudice: 1 of 11
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 th... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Feminism & Women's Rights The case for women in the military: 1 of 7
Over the past six decades, women have had a prominent yet controversial role in the U.S. military. In 1948, President Truman authorized The Women's Armed Services Act, which allowed the permanent integration of females in the United States. About 18 percent of soldiers in active forces are comprised of women, but they are ... More..
Arts & Humanities > American Literature Investigating Hemingway: 1 of 7
Once we have a war there is only one thing to do. It must be won. For defeat brings worse things than any that can ever happen in war. World War I veteran and Nobel Prize recipient Ernest Hemingway composed those words after he had served with the Red Cross on the European front during the First World War. Later on in his ... More..
Arts & Humanities > 20th & 21st Century US History The history of US involvement in the Vietnam War: 2 of 10
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 thro... More..
Arts & Humanities > American Literature Book reviews: Power of One by Bryce Courtenay: 1 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 ... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Nighttime blues: 33 of 159
The World wanders with meTonight. I am alone.There is none to comfort meExcept for the presence of the Moon.Stars seem to vanishInto a place where all is gone.I need to wander and findThat secret home where there is none.Come with me, Moon. WanderWith me tonight, because I am alone.Hasten to look for me, becauseThe night is a... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Dreams: 154 of 654
When I feel so alone,I need to hold your hand.I ask that you would lift me up,Give me strength to stand.When I am worried and trodden low,Please help me to dependOn you, I fully give my heartI hope you'll understand.Those words I tried to speak to you,Those tears I've never shed.If only you took the time to hearMy feelings th... More..
Politics, News & Issues > News (Other) Child slavery and trafficking humans for sex: 7 of 25
Human trafficking is a sickening crime in today's societyand most people only see it as a foreign and isolated crime. Benjamin Skinner, a firsthand observer of human trafficking, detailed his experiences and personal stories in a lecture delivered at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater's campus on April 29. He spoke about... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Pain in life: 220 of 594
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 babyOf a loving family.If only we could meet again,Someday soon, maybe.I want to let you kno... More..
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Mourning: 9 of 20
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 stood... More..