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Sciences > Astronomy Factors to consider in man's desire to explore outer space: 6 of 24
The space program is a topic that fuels great interest and controversy in the media on a regular basis, and has done so for decades. It represents one of mankind's greatest desires: to explore its surroundings and venture further and further beyond the bounds of our home on Earth and seek opportunity in the stars. As with al... More..
Entertainment > Movie Reviews Movie reviews: The Hills Have Eyes: 5 of 17
In her essay, "Film Bodies: Gender, Genre, and Excess," Linda Williams describes the three "low" or "gratuitous" genres of film: pornography, horror, and melodrama. According to Williams, these genres are considered somehow less reputable than others due to their exhibition of perceived emotional excess, not merely the narra... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Joy in love: 31 of 103
Here I AmHere I amEthereal, floating, soaringThrough azure clouds and midnight sky,The untested heights of our loveSo vast, so pure and overwhelming.My new wings, the ones you gave to me,Keep me aloft, borne on the updraftsOf the crescendos in the melody of our loveThey are white, like snow and like your soul.As I soar, I soa... More..
Entertainment > Film Making & Production The Matrix: A review of directing techniques: 1 of 3
The Matrix, written and directed by Andy and Larry Wachowski, is one of the most popular contemporary action films ever created. Its phenomenal explosion in popularity immediately following its release is indicative of how quickly it reached its iconic status in the action genre. However, the true value of The Matrix lies be... More..
Arts & Humanities > Literature (Other) Writing at its finest: Great short stories: 2 of 5
It has been said that Ernest Hemingway's "In Another Country" is the work that best exemplifies his writing style as a whole. Its sparse, even tone and timbre are representative of almost any of Hemingway's works and, arguably, are what defines his unique and acclaimed style. However, the straightforward and unadorned natur... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Spiritual Insights The meaning of names: 6 of 13
It was William Shakespeare who first posed the famed question, "what's in a name?" According to Shakespeare, "that which we call a rose by any other name would smell as sweet." However, with some consideration on the nature of names, my own included, I have come to question the validity of Shakespeare's statement; while eloq... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Climate Change Common global warming myths: 12 of 25
I am one of the most gullible people I know. I am routinely the butt of pranks from family and friends, like the time my stepbrother convinced me of the existence of black Gatorade, or the time a girlfriend of mine convinced me she had brain cancer for over a year. Funny story, but a topic for another column, or a discussion ... More..
Sciences > Ecology & Environment The alternative energy source with the most potential: 19 of 39
Two potentially viable alternative energy sources are nuclear power, and hydrogen fuel cells. Many discuss nuclear fission in a negative light; they feel that the risks of accidents such as meltdowns or waste spills actually outweigh the benefits of nuclear power. An interesting fact raised by opponents of nuclear power is t... More..
Arts & Humanities > American Literature Book reviews: Fight Club by Chuck Palahniuk: 3 of 6
Having seen the movie, Fight Club, I was slightly disappointed reading the book, not because the movie was better in any way, but because, having seen it, so many of the book's secrets that are integral to attaining its full effect have already been revealed to me. I feel as if I have somehow come to know something I shouldn... More..
Arts & Humanities > Poets & Poetry Literary analysis: Assessing imagery in Sharon Olds' poetry: 2 of 4
Sharon Olds' poem, "I Go Back to May 1937" is a work that is rife with imagery, at the same time beautiful and savage. It is an initially deceptive one; the imagery Olds' employs through the course of the poem grows increasingly intense, even violent, belying its innocuous and even sentimental beginnings. It is this volatile... More..