Matthew Hartmann
Hello! I'm Matt. These days I'm a graduate student at Hawaii Pacific University going towards a MA in Communications. Aside from my studies I write a lot on my blog (www.mattwrites.net) and freelance for various publications. I'm also writing my first novel.
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MA in Communications:Hawaii Pacific University (Tentative) May 2012; BA in Journalism: Central Washington University June 2010Motto
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First Person: Surviving a Stolen Identity While AbroadWhile studying abroad I had the misforunate of having somebody copy my debit card in order to make fraudulent charges at my expense.
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Majestic Olympic MountainsEven as a young man travels the world and sees numerous amazing sites; he still finds that the natural enviroment in the region he grew up in is still beautiful in its own right.
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Taking Control of My Video Game AddictionAs a member of the video game generation I had to teach myself to socialize with other people face-to-face. This is my story of how I had to learn to not escape from reality by playing video games to the degree that I started to lose a sense of myself.
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My Genealogical ExplorationI have always been interested in finding long lost relatives and through twists of fate have uncovered distant cousins.
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Cups of CoffeeThe life of a graduate student can be measured in cups of coffee.
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The Hand of HashemThis is a poem written in a moment of exultation towards G-d. While this is a poem based upon Jewish beliefs the message is universal.
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My Memories of HanukkahHanukkah celebrates the victory of the human spirit against oppression in the darkest moments. The following is about my experiences relating to this idea. -
The Piano Man of Govindaji’sThe following poem was composed while the writer was eating at a restaurant in Downtown Honolulu called Govindaji's. While dining he couldn't help but hear a man playing the piano outside and become inspired.
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Graceful SunsetA poem based on a photograph taken by the author in Hawaii.
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Falling SnowflakesA haiku devoted to the many happy winters I grew up with as a child. -
The Brilliance of the FlameA villanelle on the human condition. Remember to always be mindful of yourself and your relationships with humanity. -
Enough is Enough: Drugs as Zeta Blood MoneyPeople in the United States who use drugs need to wake up and realize that what they are doing amounts to spending blood money on the backs of the Mexican people because of the actions of the Zeta cartel and others like them. -
As Government Flirts with Shutdown, American Dream Again QuestionedThe Great Recession threatens the very ideas that have made the United States an emblem of freedom in the world. One American writer pauses and reflects on the situation. -
Iranian Hypocrisy -- Ahmadinejad's Failed Attempt at Saving FaceEmotions sparked by the Arab Spring are causing a rise in rhetoric from both many parties. This is an observation on how the Iranian President is trying to take credit for the recent uprisings in the Middle East.
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One People One DestinyA poem on the need for the Jewish people to remember that we are one.
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To a Sweet New YearThis poem is dedicated to the spirit of Rosh Hashanah. Shanah Tova! -
Cuba Tourism, Visits Are a Positive Development for U.S.As the travel restrictions on visiting Cuba become less strict it's time to consider the status of the overall trade embargo policy. -
9/11: A Moment Frozen in TimeSeptember 11th 2001 changed everything for America. What was once seen as invincible had bled heavily. Bruised and battered but not defeated the United States and all of its citizens are still soul searching a decade later.
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A Stranger in a Strange LandBeing the new kid at school can be one of the most stressful situation for a child to go through. Here is a personal memoir on that issue. -
A Fine Summer DaySummer brings emotions of happiness and delight. Even in the darkest times one must remember the warmth of summer. -
The Gilded TrailA poem on three of philosophical ideas that have been on the minds of humanity throughout the ages. -
Geography Exam Shows Decline in Education StandardsOnly 25 percent of American students are proficient in geography according to a recent study. Although the impact of these results on the bigger picture for the United States on a global scale hasn't come to fruition the results don't bode well.
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ImaginationA haiku is short and sweet. Yet it reveals much in few words. -
The Future of SpaceflightWith the end of the Shuttle Program by NASA there is much speculation on what will happen in the future. Journalist Matthew Hartmann discusses his personal ties to the Space Program and what he thinks will happen next.
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The Folly of ManSociety is plagued by hatred and warfare that is caused by one thing. This is the foolishness of humans who seem to fight over pointless issues often with deadly results.
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Escaping the DarknessThe following is a prose piece written at the Brandeis Collegiate Institute (BCI). BCI is an institute dedicated to helping 20-something Jewish people get in touch with their Judaism through the arts.
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Fond Memories of the Fourth of JulyThe Fourth of July provides for many lessons to our youth. Such lessons became especially profound for the writer after 9/11 occurred.
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Washington's ResolveEvery 4th of July Americans gather together to remember how we gained our independence many years before. This is poem dedicated to the Patriots of 1776.
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The Syrian GambitA full scale rebellion is beginning to take shape in Syria. This turn of events is exactly the kind of situation that Iran would rather have one of their main allies avoid.
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Why Weinergate MattersRep. Anthony Weiner admitted that he sent lewd photography via his twitter by accident. What lessons can be learned from his mistake?
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The Art of NetworkingAlthough finding a job as a journalist has been tough one writer describes his efforts to find mentors in the field who can help him move forward with his career.
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Osama Bin Laden's Death Changes Face of Conflict Very LittleAfter years of searching, Osama Bin Laden is dead. A battle has been won but the war is not over. What is the impact that his death will have on the War on Terrorism?
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My DadMy Dad has been a great inspiration for me throughout my life. This is for him and all the other Fathers who care for their children.
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SuperTova Founder Paves the WaySuperTova founder Justin Corsa discusses the official launch of his website on May 25, 2011. -
I'm a Struggling College GraduateA young college graduate keeps his chin held high despite a bad economy.
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The Veteran SoldierA Haiku for Memorial Day. -
A Season of ChangeCollege graduation is a special moment; a benchmark of one's life-story. Here is the story of when I graduated from Central Washington University on June 10, 2010 with my BA in Journalism.
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By the Cliffs of Makapu'uThis is a poem inspired by a hike I did at Makapu'u Point located on the Windward side of Oahu, Hawaii.
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Baseball and IndiansBaseball has always been a way for my family to get together. As a son prepares to leave home one last game is needed. And it's a game to remember.
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The Calvary LadThe year was 1861 and it was a time of Civil War. A young immigrant comes to America with hope for the future. He was my ancestor and this is his story.
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Gadhafi Remains Defiant, NATO Operation Remains in DisarrayDespite the best efforts of NATO, Gadhafi has remained in power. Here are three reasons why.
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A Return to RegalityThe wedding between Prince William and Kate Middleton is more than a ceremony. It's a public relations campaign.
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My Best FriendA good Mother will always be there for you. I dedicate these poem to my Mom who has always been there for me.
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Stories of PassoverPassover is a time for Jewish families to sit together and pass on the stories of old to children. This is a poem about the Seder experience.
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The Best Five Seattle Day Trips According to a LocalA Washington native shares some of his favorite places that he went to growing up near Seattle.
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Immigrant ancestor's Civil War service a source of prideAs the 150th anniversary of the beginning of the American Civil approaches an aspiring writer looks back into his own past as a descendant of one of the brave men who fought for the North.
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All You Need is LoveThe following is a short prequel story set in the same universe as my upcoming novel "The Shattered Spirit." The novel is set much farther in the future but the universe is the same.
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A Tower on the FloorA story of hope and forgiveness.
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A Passover to RememberA memorable Seder story from Jerusalem.
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The Hypocrisy of the Moral ArgumentVery few people doubt that military action in Libya is justified. Yet the level of hypocrisy in turning a blind eye on our allies behaving in a smiliar manner will come back to haunt our country one day.Also published on:
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Fields of CloverOut of the death of winter comes the spring of life.
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A Fleeting DreamA poem that speaks on the fragile nature of the cycle of life and death.
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A Prom like No OtherA prom night like no other: The story of a boy who liked a girl. He thought she liked him back. Little did he know how the awkward things between them were about to come between them.
