An interesting conversation formed at my day job in wake of the midnight release for the latest Batman installment. The popular opinion was that midnight events are scary show times to be avoided. “Too many cosplayers.” And with every seat claimed, the cinema feels “too cramped with ‘freaks,’” which they say steals… Continue reading
Education and knowledge are two qualities I feel everyone should hold with the highest values. The atmosphere and resources for acquiring them, however, have and continue to evolve drastically over time. Global Encyclopedia No doubt, the internet helps the wide-spread distribution of information. These resources impacted my decision to by-pass… Continue reading
A new edition of Mark Twain’s Adventures of Huckleberry Finn hopped aboard the political correctness train, to some recent uproar and mixed opinions. As a writer, I have a strong opinion on censorship and banned books. And as a general supporter of knowledge itself, I take offense to actions that try… Continue reading
Stress exists in many forms—bullies, peer pressure, parents, academics, nagging bosses. Equally various are the ways in which to deal with tough, stressful situations. I used to think my imagination distanced me from my classmates. With several psychology lectures behind me, the more logical answer is that my imagination shielded… Continue reading
It’s hard to imagine actively enjoying a class that starts at 7:30 in the morning. Three times a week. Especially with Final Semester Fever running amok. Yet I somehow have a professor who has managed to help me do just that… Scientists Vs Writers Our class recently read Fitz-James O’Brien’s… Continue reading