Emerging writers at Capital Community College
By Natasha K Lennon The idea that the highest aspirations and goals of an individual can be achieved from the opportunities present in the United States of America is demonstrated in what we know as the American Dream. The American Dream is an equal opportunity to gain prosperity in all aspects of life (lecture notes).... Continue Reading →
By Gabrielle Fearon The “Woman Question” was a controversial nineteenth century debate about the role of women in society, debating the position women held in politics and culture versus their traditional role. This is illustrated in works of literature and journalism by Harriet Beecher Stowe. In Stowe’s article, “The Woman Question” (1869), she describes the... Continue Reading →
By Carmen Diaz Perez "If mother nature were a bank, it would have been already saved." These wise words were spoken by Uruguayan journalist, writer, and novelist Eduardo Galeano, and without a doubt, this quote represents a cruel truth. In today's world, the material is more valuable than spiritual. We are no longer human. We... Continue Reading →
By Irene Cucuta It’s 4AM and Kendra Ellis-Connor is sitting in a police station, she keeps looking at her phone like she’s waiting for an important phone call or text. The look on her face is one of concern, fear, and despair. You can hear the rain coming down hard as it hits the glass... Continue Reading →
By Ilona Zbroinska Bregisz Is appearance nowadays more important than human value itself? Aging is a natural process that has accompanied people for generations, but recently the uneven fight against wrinkles has been going on. Convinced by the beauty and flawlessness emanating from the media, young people believe that their appearance determines their happiness. Of course,... Continue Reading →
By Sarah Williams Martin Luther King Jr. was arrested and sent to jail because he and others were protesting the unjust treatment of blacks in Birmingham, Alabama. On April 16, 1963, King wrote a letter to clergymen highlighting segregation, inequality, and injustice in Birmingham. Although the "Letter from Birmingham Jail" was written 56 years ago... Continue Reading →
By Nivea Mendoza An unforgettable night of celebration for the band Soronprfbs turned into a tragic mess when they are left having to grieve from the loss of their manager. Just moments before, Don was chugging down sparkling beer. The next morning Jon glimpsed at what looked like Frank roped by the neck hanging from... Continue Reading →
By Janeese Wilson Sitting on an old worn out looking desk, in a dark, gloomy classroom, straight out of a horror movie, was just the beginning of my nightmare. Upon that desk was a pencil and sheet of writing paper uncontrollably laughing at me. My ankles were shackled to the chipped wooden legs of the... Continue Reading →
By Tamoy Tracey “There is no limit to what we, as women, can accomplish!” These are words that former First Lady of the United States Michelle Obama uttered as she articulately delivered her women empowerment speech in 2016. This quote speaks great volumes to the capacity that women in today’s society have, a privilege that... Continue Reading →
By Brittany Anderson My kindergarten class was the biggest room in the school at the time in Charter Oak Elementary School. It was the only room with a bathroom, full kitchen, drinking fountain, fireplace that wasn’t being used, and fountain that stop being used. I loved the room. It had huge windows through which I... Continue Reading →
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