Uncategorized

Cultural connection

Cultural connection

A special relationship occurs between people who come from the same background. Religious or nonreligious, people who have the same religion or ethnicity tend to have an automatic connection. Even if two people have never met before, if they have the same religion or...

The rise of the African – American Phoenix (chapter 1)

The rise of the African – American Phoenix (chapter 1)

Accepting the term African - African I remember the day my 4th grade teacher slammed her relatively large textbook onto the brown, doodled up desk before her, "I cannot continue to feed you kids these repulsive lies," her face scrunched in utter disgust. She...

Cultural connection

Reading in between the lines: Honing in on handwriting

Slowly ceasing, day by day, year by year. Once a privilege, now only found within a few. As learned in sophomore history classes, handwriting was first formed by ancient civilizations such as Rome, Mesopotamia, Egypt, and China dating back to 3000 BCE. Early writings...

Can eternal terrariums help grow food in outer space?

Can eternal terrariums help grow food in outer space?

Can eternal terrariums help grow food in outer space? Well, let's first establish what an eternal terrarium is. An eternal terrarium is a mini-terrarium for plants and small animals that is also a closed environment. It is usually made with a jar because jars are...

Unsung heroes of Rose Parade

Unsung heroes of Rose Parade

While most people would be spending Jan. 1 with friends and family, a special group chooses to ring in the new year by collecting horse debris at the Rose Parade. They proudly call themselves the Pooper Scoopers, a name that derives from the task required of them....

Parents’ group writes holiday letters for LGBTQ youth

Parents’ group writes holiday letters for LGBTQ youth

Perhaps the most heartwarming aspect of the holiday season is the love and cheer shared between families all around the world as they celebrate. For youth of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transsexual, and queer (LGBTQ) community, though, acceptance can be difficult to...