By Micalyia Douglas Adventures of Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain, first published in 1884, has been praised and criticized for varying reasons. This novel has been the center of many debates, one of the most prominent topics being its ending. Some argue the ending is sub-par in comparison to the rest of the novel, while... Continue Reading →
You Can Make a Difference: My First Speech Experience
By Jaritza Dejesus I was another day closer to graduation. My G.P.A was looking good. I wasn’t behind in any of my classes, feeling so at ease. I could literally already visualize my family and friends cheering me on as I walk across the stage, my daughter grasping on to my left hand, and my... Continue Reading →
Get Out – A Satirical Horror Masterpiece
By Jordan Jackson The seemingly harmless stirring of a teacup held a fate that one wouldn’t even imagine. Chris (Daniel Kaluuya) sits in his girlfriend's parents' house searching for memories of the day his mother died. His girlfriend's mother, Missy (Catherine Keener), sits across the room from him. She continues to stir her tea while... Continue Reading →
Equality: From Dreaming to Demanding
By Johann Smith As conscious beings we observe our surroundings, reminisce about the past, and anticipate the future. Culture is our form of expression that encompasses everything from language to the arts. The art that emanates from our souls is deep and far reaching. It is used to inspire and to tell a story of... Continue Reading →
Profile of a High School Social Worker
By Cynthia Caraballo Gary Cesca, a social worker for Manchester High School, is always presented with different types of issues to face, whether with students or other colleagues. My first session with him as a high school senior, with a newfound diagnosis of social anxiety, was nerve-racking. We were in a small room, and there... Continue Reading →
Light vs. Dark: “The Resurrection” by Anthony Vandyke
By Kirk Ahenkorah The resurrection of Christ is a central doctrine in Christianity. It is believed that after the painful and gruesome crucifixion of Jesus Christ, he was buried in a cave behind a tombstone, but on the third day the women who took care of his dead body found out the body had disappeared.... Continue Reading →