Stetson Thacker
Stetson Thacker is a published poet, published scientist, winner of five national scholarships, and a student at Denison University majoring in English and biology. Stetson attends Denison on a full tuition scholarship. He is an active person, who enjoys sports and working out. He hopes to pursue a career in medicine and research combined with authorship.
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Cuyahoga Heights High School, Denison UniversityInterests
Science, Medicine, Literature, Sports (Basketball, Football, Baseball), Philosophy, Creative Writing, Poetry, Fitness, Nutrition, Research and Development, Political Science, Economic, Art, and EducationMotto
“To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment.” -Ralph Waldo Emerson
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From Cyclopentanone to CyclohexenoneThis is a poem that describes the synthesis of cyclohexenone from cyclopentanone. It explores the implicit consequences of this chemical transformation. The poem also raises epistemological questions about the nature of microscopic science.
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Paul Brown Stadium: A Fan’s GuideThis is an article that describes Paul Brown Stadium. It provides helpful and pertinent information about the stadium for fans of the Cincinnati Bengals.
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Blood RhythmThis poem is concerned with my visceral response to powerful, intense music.
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Best Urban Art in Cleveland: Top Five Sculptures or StructuresThis article describes the top five urban art sculptures or structures in the Cleveland metro area.Also published on: -
Ohio Automobile Industry’s Effect on My Family and the 2012 Presidential ElectionThis article provides a personal perspective on the upcoming presidential election based on my family member’s experiences in the Ohio auto industry.
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Holly Thacker: A Cleveland Local HeroThis article profiles Holly Thacker of Cleveland, Ohio who has contributed significantly to her community by discovering and busting one of the largest cases of public fraud in Ohio history.
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First Person: Northern Ohio Feeling a Little Less Blue Than 2008It looks like Ohio will live up to the political battleground it has been made out to be. The dominant candidate's momentum is slipping, while the underdog candidate's momentum is growing.Also published on:
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Alta, Utah: The Best Ski Slopes AroundThis article is a review of the ski resort Alta, which is Alta, Utah. It is a skier's paradise and the perfect place to go for a vacation.
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SandlotThe poem is a Haiku inspired by the upcoming World Series in Major League Baseball (MLB), my childhood experiences in baseball, and the movie Sandlot.
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Tailgating at Cleveland Browns StadiumThis article is an overview of the tailgating rules of the Cleveland Browns Stadium.
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Voting Early in Ohio in Presidential Election: My ExperienceThis article is a reflection on my decision to vote early via absentee ballot in Ohio for the presidential election.
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Cleveland Browns Stadium: A Fan's GuideThis article provides a concise overview of Cleveland Browns' Stadiums, including the logistics and amenities of the stadium.
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Review of "Hot, Flat, and Crowded" by Thomas FriedmanThis article evaluates Thomas Friedman's ideas and arguments that he presents it in "Hot, Flat, and Crowded," which concern the energy crisis.
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Top 25 Ohio State Touchdowns in Team HistoryThe article discusses the 25 touchdowns that I find to be the most important and impressive in the Ohio State's football history.
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Summer Research Experience in BiotechnologyThis piece of creative nonfiction is a memoir about my interest in medicine and research experiences that helped me gain admission to many of the nation's best colleges.
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Top 25 New College Football Uniforms for 2012 SeasonNew football uniforms are appearing everywhere this year in the NCAA. Here is my list of the top 25 best new uniforms.Also published on: -
Ohio Stadium Tailgating GuideThis article provides a detailed overview of the tailgating culture at Ohio Stadium of the Ohio State Buckeyes and best strategy and items for tailgating there.
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Ohio State Football’s 25 Most Devastating LossesThis article details 25 of the Ohio State Buckeye’s most gut-wrenching, heartbreaking losses in their legendary football history.
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The Top Five Olympians from Ohio of the 2012 Summer OlympicsThis article lists and describes the merits of the five Olympic athletes, who I consider to be the best from Ohio, which is my home state.
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Remembering Great OSU Buckeyes: Top 25 All-Time Football PlayersThis is a list of my top 25 favorite OSU football players based on their merits as great football players and service to the great football tradition of the Buckeyes.
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Cleveland’s Top Five Golf CoursesThis article discusses the top golf courses in Cleveland, detailing their price, location, and other important details.
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France: A Competitor of Olympic DistinctionThis article profiles the country of France in terms of their Olympic history and performance in relation to the upcoming Olympic Games.
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Spider Silk: The Answer to the Need for Light-Weight Body Armor?This article describes biomimicry and its possible use in making body armor out of spider silk or a similar material.
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Medical Ethics: A Question of Gender?This article is an evaluation of modern medical ethics concerning gender. There are major divisions in ethical philosophies between men and women physicians.
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On Justifying Civil DisobedienceThis article is an evaluation of the idea of civil disobedience as presented by Henry David Thoreau in his essay "On the Duty of Civil Disobedience".
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Rousseau and Wollstonecraft on the State of Nature and SocietyThis article offers a comparative analysis of Mary Wollstonecraft's and Jean-Jacques Rousseau's philosophical views in their respective works.
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Francis Bacon and Galileo on Science and Religion's RelationshipThis article offers a historical analysis of Sir Francis Bacon and Galieo Galilei's understandings of the relationship between religion and science.
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Aldous Huxley's Brave New World Still Ominously MeaningfulThis article challenges the effect of popular culture, constructed by mass media, on human thought and behavior through Huxley's and Postman's works.
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All-Time Kansas City Royals RosterThis article provides an all-time best roster of the Kansas City Royals with player descriptions.
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The World of the SpineThis article offers a detailed description of the spine's functions and the complex and surprisingly little-known anatomy of the spine.
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Is Joblessness My Fate?This is my response to ABC News’ recent report on the YoungInvicibles’ study of joblessness among 16 to 24 year olds.
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Review of Harley Quinn’s Revenge: The New DLC for Batman: Arkham CityThis article is a review of the recently released downloadable content (DLC) called Batman: Arkham City- Harley Quinn’s Revenge
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Keeping to a Budget as a FamilyThis article discusses how my family budgets during tough economic times.
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The Importance of Core Lifts to My Weekly Fitness RoutineThis article reveals the weekly workout routine that I use to stay fit and build lean muscle. It is dependent on the rotation of muscle groups through daily core lifts.
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Skyline Chili and More at a Cincinnati Reds Game: Top 10 Concession ItemsThis article discusses the best foods that the Great American Ballpark of the Cincinnati Reds has to offer its devoted fans.
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The Brightside of a Video Game AddictionThis article discusses my experiences with a video game addiction and the postives that I took away from that experience.
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Saving Money on CR-V PurchaseThis is an article that describes how I saved a great deal of money on a car transaction.
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Finding Health, Maturity, and Accomplishment in CalciumThis article discusses why I decided to make calcium a larger part of my daily diet and the positive effects it has had on my life.
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The Trials and Triumphs of Obsessive-Compulsive DisorderThis article describes my development of obsessive-compulsive disorder as a child and my challenging and rewarding experiences with the disorder. -
A High School Quest in the Words of the ValedictorianThis is a speech that I delivered to my high school class of 2010 as its valedictorian during our commencement ceremony
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Great Local Youth Baseball Fields in Northeast OhioThis article provides reviews of the best local youth baseball fields in Northeast Ohio
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Best Affordable Restaurants for Easter Brunch in the Cleveland AreaThis article discusses important information about the best affordable restaurants for Easter brunch in the Cleveland area.
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Best Youth Baseball Leagues is Northern OhioThis article details the best youth baseball league in the Northern Ohio area and the processes necessary to become part of the league as a team or a player of the teams in the leagues.
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Descent - A PoemThis poem is concerned with the darkness of the images conjured by Hades' home, the Underworld, and with the meaning of the journey through the Underworld.
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Alan Wake's American Nightmare DLC: An Interestingly Literary Video GameThis is a review of Alan Wake's American Nightmare DLC, which is Xbox or PC video game that has a surprisingly literary foundation, contributing to an entertaining gaming experience.
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The Life and Legend of St. PatrickThis is a limerick concerning st. Patrick's life from a historical perspective. -
Assassin’s Creed: Revolutionary Revelations for the Gaming WorldThis article is a review and summary of Assassin's Creed: Revelations, which is a new and incredible action-adventure video game from Ubisoft.
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Rockin’ Concerts Bringing in 2012 in ClevelandThis is an overview of a variety of exciting upcoming concerts in the Cleveland Area.
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HyperboreaThis haiku is concerned with the images conjured by the mythological, wintry region of Hyperborea, where there is perpetual sunshine.
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The Red Bells RingThis poem investigates the generalized anxiety and stress created by the holiday season.
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Best Football Stadiums in ClevelandAn overview of great football stadiums to take your friends and family to see a game at in Cleveland.
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10 Overlooked Car Accessories for Winter WeatherThis articles discusses the essential yet overlooked accessories that should be in one's car during the winter months.
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Snowshoe Rentals in ClevelandThis article is an overview of places where one can rent snowshoes in Cleveland.
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Snowshoeing at the Cleveland MetroparksThis article discusses the great snowshoeing opportunities available at the Cleveland Metroparks.
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Best Locations to Play Darts in ClevelandThis article is an overview of three places that are great for playing darts at in Cleveland
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The Best Dartboards for Your HomeThis is a review of some of the premier dart boards on the market, their features, and where they can be purchased.
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High-Quality and Affordable Dart Boards for HomeThis article is a review of the best affordable dart boards on the market that are great to put in one's home.
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Occupy Wall Street: The Wrong Direction for America?This article is a reaction to CNN's broadcast on an Occupy Wall Street town hall meeting, which aired October 25 at 9 p.m. Eastern time.
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Frugal and Profitable College Financial StrategiesThis article details the financial strategies that I employ to make the best of my current financial situation as a college student with a financially strained family.
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Best Winter Running Near Granville, OhioThis article is an overview of some of the best running courses available near Granville, Ohio.
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Boston Mills: Great Ski Slopes in ClevelandThis article is a review of the ski course Boston Mills, which is located around Cleveland, Ohio.
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Fall EverlastingThis poem is an apotheosis of Autumn, which is accomplished through a symbolic representation of its immortality.
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HTC Sensation: A Consumer ReviewThis is a review of the pros and cons of the HTC Sensation in relation of other smartphones.
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Reconsidering Gun Control Regulation After Seal Beach ShootingThis article presents the dichotomy between regulating and not regulating firearm sales in light of the recent shooting at a hair salon in Seal Beach, Calif.
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Research Internship Produces Unique FriendshipsThis article is an overview of my career in the science field and the relationships it has helped me build.
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Infertility and Concussion Research at the Cleveland ClinicThis articles explores my experiences in the healthcare industry specifically related to research I have conducted at the Cleveland Clinic.
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With Eyes Wide Shut on 9/11This article explores the personal transformations that the tragedies of 9/11 provoked in me.
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Review of 2011 Honda CR-VThis article review the benefits and drawbacks of owning and using a Honda CR-V.
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Your Guide to Portland's ActivitiesThis articles offers important details concerning fun and exciting activities that can be found in Portland, Maine. -
Screenplay Writing AdviceThis article provides some tips for writers to improve the quality of their screenplays.
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Your Guide to Fun in Baton RougeThis is a guide to various activities and places to visit in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
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A Review of the Acer Iconia TabThis is a review of the Acer Iconia Tab. Its capabilities and functions are assessed and compared to that of other tablets.
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Your Guide to Sioux CityThis is a guide to the enriching and entertaining activities in Sioux City, South Dakota. -
Day Trips to Take from DenverThis article discusses the locations that individuals looking for an excellent day trip should check out. -
Top Five Back-to-School LaptopsAn overview and review of the top five laptops for students headed back to school in the fall.
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Cleveland is a Surprising Visit: Your GuideA travel guide to the city of Cleveland, which despite unfavorable opinions about it actually is very interesting and entertaining. -
Trick or TreatA Halloween poem about the mystery and excitement of the night.
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Global Climate Change HaikuThis a traditional Haiku poem of 17 syllables, which ambiguously describes the potentially ominous future of global climate change. -
Leadership and Diversity During a Summer at GeorgetownA college admissions essay about leadership experiences and the importance of diversity that helped me gain admission to Davidson College, one of the nation's top private liberal arts schools.
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Guide to the Cleveland Metroparks ZooInformation on the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo, including its best exhibits, park rates and other pertinent information for visitors.
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My Career Aspiration and High School AccomplishmentsA scholarship essay summarizing my high school accomplishments and my career aspirations that won me $1,000 dollars.
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A Letter to a Future RoommateA mock letter that would help introduce yourself and familiarize yourself with your new apprehensive roommate.
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Catch-22 by Joseph Heller: An Inspiring and Amusing NovelA description and analysis of Catch-22 by Joseph Heller and why it is my favorite novel. -
Best Places to Volunteer in ClevelandA desription of the best places to volunteer in Cleveland and the process by which to achieve the volunteer position.
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'Carmaggedon' Survival TipsWhenever I may be facing severe traffic congestion, there are three must-have items that are always in my car with me: water and high calorie snacks, extra layers of clothing, and a great audiobook.Also published on:
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DiversityA poem about the dynamic and complex meaning of the word diversity.
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A Letter on Hester Prynne and Her Demon-ChildA mock and fictional letter addressed to the governover of Hester Prynne's community in The Scarlett Letter by Nathaniel Hawthorne, asking him to separate Hester from her daughter, Pearl.
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Your Guide to the Top Five Free Summer Activities in ClevelandA description of the top five free activities in Cleveland, Ohio, including the Cleveland Zoo, Cleveland Metroparks, Cleveland Museum of Art, Lake View Cemetery, Mentor Headlands Beach.
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Pain of BeautySeasonal poetry that dwells upon the meaning of beauty and the paradoxical consequence that often occupanies it.
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The Hawk and IA poetic meditation on freedom and individuality through hawk images.
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Country BoyThis is a poem written for a friend on his request and illustrates the idyllic nature of his visceral lifestyle.
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Indescribable DesireA passion love poem that meditates on the concept of desire.
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Gatsby to DaisyA poem that interrogates the relationship between Jay Gatsby and Daisy Buchanan of F. Scott Fitzgerald's The Great Gatsby.
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Johnny's Bar: The Best Restaurant in ClevelandAn account of the great dining experience that is to be had at Johnny's Bar in Cleveland, Ohio. Johnny's is a highly esteemed restaurant that serves amazing Italian cuisine.
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The Simple yet Elegant Lockkeeper's Restaurant in Cleveland, OhioAn article about one of my favorite restaurants in Cleveland, Lockkeeper's and the great cuisine and service they provide. Consumer information is provided on Lockkeeper's for those interested.
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Colonial Williamsburg: The Unforgettable Summer Family VacationAn account of my family vacation at Colonial Williamsburg and the historical reenactments we witnessed.
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Freedom Must RemainA poem that celebrates the freedom that has been attained by the United States and expresses an apprehension that desires to be extinguished through contemplation of Independence Day.
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The Amazing Biology ProfessorProfessor Eric Liebl is an excellent professor or biology at Denison University. These are the details of my experiences with him my first semester at Denison.
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Best Golf Courses in ClevelandThis is your guide to some of the best public and private golf courses in Cleveland, Ohio. If you are a golf fanatic you cannot pass these courses up.
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Cleveland fireworks at Progressive Stadium on Fourth of July 2011: A fan's guideThis is a description of the numerous major and minor league baseball games that will feature fireworks around the Fourth of July in Cleveland, Ohio.
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Wise Beyond Their YearsA satirical and humorous essay criticizing the smugness of young adults in their own limited knowledge.
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ExistenceA poetic existential musing on the meaning of life.
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The SeaA poem that explores desire and its repression and expression.
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Washington Irving: The Great Weaver of the Hauntingly Captivating "Legend of Sleepy Hollow"This is a biography of the great short story writer Washington Irving and a detailed look at "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow." -
The ShellThe Shell is highly metaphorical and is an interrogation of human fidelity.
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An Academic LoveThis poem is a somewhat satirical sonnet concerning directing the feelings of love at a particular school during the college process.
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He Swings in UncertaintyThis is the first poem in a series that concerns the character Byron. The poems build off the poetic nature of Lord Byron's life and also plays with the concept of irony.
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An Elegy Written in an Internet CafeThis is a purposefully disjointed poem with the intention of interrogating the idea of receiving horrible and profound news on a trivial medium.
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A Snowy Twenty-FifthThis is a holiday poem, which is infused with layers of symbolism that concerns the salient emotions of this season.
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The Impressions of a Poet and WriterAn in-depth look at my own psyche concerning the career paths I could pursue while still maintaining my passion, writing.
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The Limitless Power of a PenA discussion of what writing has meant to me and the passion and inspiration it has given me to explore my own mind.
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Montesquieu and Graffigny's Arguments Concerning Gender Relations and Its Effect on WomenThis article is an in-depth comparative analysis of two authors' philosophies on gender relations during the Enlightenment.
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Cynosure- a Word from HeavenThis article presents the interesting story of the word cynosure.
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My Paradoxical FamilyThis article provides an interesting psychological perspective on the paradoxical elements of my family. -
Your Guide to Fourth of July Event in ClevelandThis article is an original guide for local 4th of July festivals and events happening in Cleveland, Ohio for the summer of 2011.