Sarah White

Sarah White

I view my life as a constantly evolving, all-encompassing work of art, and through the study of the humanities, this work of art has become the most beautiful mosaic I have ever created.

As an undergraduate student, I earned degrees in history and religious studies / religious philosophy. I intend to attend graduate school to earn an MBA in public history (and eventually, anthropology).

I live as a bird without a cage, for a life of self-imposed limits is no life at all.
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Moravian College Class of 2011, B.A., Majors in History and Religious Thought

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  • Organic in the Time of Budgeting
    You shouldn't have to compromise your health in order to save money. Thankfully, you don't have to.
  • Perry Announces He is Open to the Idea of Work Visas for Undocumented Immigrants
    In a recent interview, GOP Presidential Candidate Rick Perry announced that he would be open to the idea of giving work visas to undocumented immigrants, but would not be open to the idea of granting them a pathway to citizenship.
  • "Latinoamérica"
    While Calle 13 never fails to amaze with their unique style, "Latinoamérica" proves that once again, this amazing band goes above and beyond our standard definition of music.
  • CafePress Hunting Shirt Xenophobic and Racist?
    CafePress offered a T-shirt featuring a design which read "Illegal Alien hunting Permit - no bag limit, tagging not required". Offered, as in past tense, until a petition hit their desk to remove the product.
  • Diet and Alzheimer's
    An individual's diet really can reduce the risk of Alzheimer's Disease.
  • Winter
    A haiku for when the branches are bare.
  • For the Crucified
    Unless we act to alleviate suffering, we aid in suffering.
  • October
    Written under the crisp leaves heralding the arrival of the season of change.
  • Examining Perspectives
    This piece was inspired by looking through photographs from a week spent along the U.S./Mexico Border. It is a testament to perseverance and hope, and the importance of viewing the world through open eyes and an open mind.
  • In Silence
    For peace cannot be found without.
  • The Ever-Changing
    A poem written while contemplating the All.
  • In the In-Between
    For when our minds are most open...
  • Observation
    One finds peace in contemplation.
  • Confinement
    For the ones who never give in.
  • To the Sea
    One hears the most natural of music in the most natural and wild of places.
  • At Dawn
    In the early morning in the woods...
  • To Choose
    A reflection on the endless ways.
  • Predictions
    A reflection on the hidden.
  • Joys of Days Past
    Reminiscent of past eras.
  • Healing Notes
    Written in the spirit of days past.
  • Core
    A poem to convey the feeling of Togetherness.
  • Mabon
    Written while meditating on the change of seasons.
  • The Funnel Effect
    As agents sealed off the major crossing points in El Paso and San Diego, they believed that the threat of the harsh desert terrain of Arizona would deter would-be migrants. They were wrong.
  • Twilight
    Reflecting on the close of day.
  • Understanding Photographic Depth-of-Field
    Depth-of-field is defined as the area in sharp focus extending both behind and in front of your focal point, and understanding its principles will take your photography to a whole new level.
  • Tips for Photographing Character and Environmental Portraits
    The goal of portraiture is to capture not only your subject's physical characteristics, but their personalities as well.
  • The Prison Politics of Arizona's SB 1070
    Arizona's controversial immigration law could send an uncountable number of undocumented immigrants to prison. The driving force behind this law, Senator Russell Pearce, proves once again that people will do drastic things when motivated by money.
  • Five Tips for Abstract Photography
    If you're searching for ways to take your photographs from the ordinary and literal to imaginative and creative, these five tips will be of interest to you.
  • The Question of Objectivity
    A constantly debated subject among historians, the question of objectivity proves a difficult one to answer. How important is objectivity? More importantly, is objectivity even possible?
  • Seeing Through the Veil
    Considered to be the Buddha's four strongest convictions of life, the Noble Truths, in addition to the Eightfold Path, comprise the foundation of Buddhist philosophy.
  • Far Above the City Lights
    Sitting at the top of Tumamoc Hill, my eyes are drawn to the glittering lights of Tucson far below. But it's still there, underneath those lights, screaming in my head; the secret is still screaming.
  • The Beauty of Dawning Light
    Photographing the sunrise illuminates the truth that, contrary to popular myth, waking and working before the dawn is worth the effort.
  • Beauty in the Backyard
    We've all experienced a flash of inspiration and creativity, only to begin our project with puzzled minds. The following are five suggestions for photographing flowers and plants that will hopefully get you over that puzzled hurdle.
  • A 9/11 Lesson: All Humans Are Interconnected
    Though I was too young to remember specific details of that day, my field of study has allowed me to look back on that event through a new lens - a lens which has enriched and lent a sense of fulfillment of my life.
  • The Mirror of the Fence
    This border is not merely a barrier between places. It is a barrier between families, cultures and dreams, and it is destroying all of us.
  • Making History
    The Northampton County Historical and Genealogical Society's Sigal Museum commemorates its one-year anniversary with special exhibits, lectures, and programs.
  • Irish Memories of Past
    It doesn't take long for the spirit of Ireland seeps deep into your soul, latches hold, and refuses to let go. This piece is a simple reflection of that spirit that remained with me even as I crossed the Atlantic on my way home.
  • Being
    The Tao of Simplicity
  • Tea Time
    Simplicity in the basic rituals of daily life.
  • Nature's Orchestra
    Simply enjoying the sounds emanating from the backyard one summer evening.
  • Angelus
    Cultures and religions can be bridged and connected.
  • Incoming
    Reflections while waiting for the rain.
  • Effects
    The result of a rainstorm.
  • The Zen of Simplicity
    Such beauty lies in simplicity.
  • Summer Shower
    Reflections during contemplation.
  • Equinox
    Reflections of the early dawn in Springtime.
  • Muse
    A reflection on a summer evening.
  • The Reality of the U.S./Mexico Border
    Many claim to know the effect of U.S. border policies. Others believe the know, but refuse to see different perspectives. Those who know and choose to ignore are equally as guilty as those who refuse to see, but the reality is that we must see.
  • What I Wish I Knew
    Each person you speak to will give you meaningful insights into college life - but how long has it been since they were college students themselves? The following are three tidbits I'd wish I'd realized a lot sooner.
  • Nirvana
    A journey into and emergence from the Self.
  • Reverie
    "Reverie" is the haiku manifestation of words that unfortunately do not do justice to the beauty of the world we live in.
  • Why I Write at Night
    I had tried it all: write early in the morning, write mid-day when the sun shone directly above, write in late afternoon... but none compared to writing after the sun sank under the line of the horizon.

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