Heather L. Burke
Heather is a writer and editor from Cleveland, Ohio. She has studied literature and writing at Cleveland State University where she has obtained both her Bachelor's and Master's degrees in English.
She currently resides in the Old Brooklyn neighborhood of Cleveland.
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She currently resides in the Old Brooklyn neighborhood of Cleveland.
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B.A. Cleveland State University - English, M.A. Cleveland State University - EnglishInterests
Fields of knowledge: Literature (American, African American, British), Gender Studies, Film Theory, Literary Criticism and Theory, African American History, Ohio History, Feminist Studies, Sociology, Psychology, Pop Culture, Restuarant/Food, Mass Tort LitMotto
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College Students & Social Networking SitesBy following a few simple steps, college students and business professionals can ensure that their social networking profiles do not hurt them in the business world. -
Fictitious Landlords Profit from Abandoned and Vacant HomesCrooks have been breaking into abandoned homes, changing the locks, and then listing the property for rent in area newspapers.
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Without a HomeFrom Indiana to Cleveland, a dog's long trip home. -
Nathan Green: Blogging Every 2 Hours for a YearOhio man blogs every 2 hours for an entire year of his life in his Live Life Story. -
Weighing in on an Online EducationAs the price of gas rises, so does the demand for online college courses. This year there has been a nationwide increase in the number of college students taking online courses in place of those that are classroom based.
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Childhood MagicChildhood made up a world that, as an adult, I don't think I ever truly appreciated at the time. I never really understood the magic of being able to believe and that being able to make nothing into something was a gift to be held onto. -
The Incredible Shrinking... Half Gallon?As the price of dairy rises so do costs for ice cream manufacturers, but by keeping prices the same and using smaller packaging many consumers fail to notice. -
The Feline Immunodeficiency VirusFIV is still largely misunderstood by numerous pet owners and those in search of a new, furry addition to their home. Next time you are looking for a cat, consider adopting one with FIV. -
CMSD Faces Financial TroublesThis year the county will not be paying the bill and it is up to the school district to either dig into their already dwindling funds or find a sponsor to help pay the $1 million dollars that it will cost to continue the uniform program. -
Cleveland's July 4th Festivities Shadowed by SadnessThis year, the 4th of July will not only serve as a celebration of independence for Old Brooklyn residents, but as a reminder of the violence that erupted and ended three young lives a year ago.
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Life After College: The Real CostA breakdown of the average cost of living for a new college graduate living in the Midwest.
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How to Eat Like a King in ClevelandCleveland itself is a culinary Mecca offering something that many other cities do not, the option to avoid over-processed, cookie cutter chain restaurant dishes.
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Hauntings and HoaxesIt is one of Northeast Ohio's most unique landmarks and has been reported to be haunted for several decades. Although the possibility of the supernatural is intriguing enough in itself, the mystery and darkness surrounding the castle's history may supersede any ghost story. -
Caricature, Character, and Misrepresented Realities in Gayl Jones's Eva's ManWhile many of her critics are prompt in dismissing stereotypes as racist discourse, their cultural familiarity allows for them to be an easier "reality" to conceive rather than a woman's struggle for survival within the confines of her own community. -
Unpardonable Sinners: Sin and Redemption in Nathaniel Hawthorne's "The Minister's Black Veil" and "Wakefield"What the Unpardonable Sin is no one can really be sure of, but it is certain that to step outside of the circle of humanity, to break the magnetic chain, is surely a moral wrong. -
Not Necessarily Poofs, Not Necessarily MasculineStephen Daldry's film "Billy Elliot" (2000) attempts to establish ballet as a heteronormative behavior for men and in doing so allows for itself to be much more readily "queered" than normalized