Frank Fusco
I'm a lover of language, music, and technology, and I use writing to further all three pursuits. I write and sing lead vocals for Cinder & String.
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The Godfather: Great Movie, or Greatest Movie?Although The Godfather is well-known, some of the stereotypes that surround it may dilute the way it's perceived today. For me, the raw experience of seeing it for the first time made it an instant favorite.
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The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim: An Exhilirating Work of ArtThe Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, the latest addition to the series by Bethesda, combines countless unique elements into a beautiful symphony of rewarding gameplay.
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From Cozy to Festive: Five Tips for Winter Home DecoratingWinter is a time to relax and reflect upon the year’s accomplishments, but it can also be a time to celebrate. With this in mind, here are five ideas to spice up your home for the holiday season.
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The Importance of Clear Writing in the LawLegal writing can often be complex and confusing. But the best legal writing accomplishes two primary functions: it should be comprehensive and comprehensible. -
Thanksgiving HaikusHere are a few Thanksgiving haikus for the holiday season. Even through simple poetry, we can still share the spirit of Thanksgiving. -
Jose Rabasa's "Beyond Representation?": Interesting, but ParadoxicalIn José Rabasa's essay entitled "Beyond Representation?" the author explores the paradoxical relationship between "global" and "local" mentalities.
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"The Lumber of Life": The Lives of Trees and People in John Ashbery's "The One Thing that Can Save America"Using the motifs of America, the urban, love, and trees, John Ashbery's "The One Thing That Can Save America" is a reflective statement on the meaning of life in an ever-changing environment.
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A Comparison of the Effects of Hypocrisy on the Goals of Cyrano and Claire in Cyrano De Bergerac and The VisitIn Cyrano de Bergerac by Edmond Rostand and The Visit by Friedrich Dürrenmatt, the actions of Cyrano and Claire are in conflict with what they say, and as a result, their real goals are ill-defined.
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"Is Obama a Muslim?": Reflections of Orientalism in a Prejudiced Blog PostClaims that President Barack Obama is a closet Muslim have been circulating since long before he took office. Since then, many continue to believe the claim and disapprove of its implications. But what does it matter? -
Florida's Three-Way Senate RaceThis election cycle, Florida is once again showing its political volatility. Like in years past, the Sunshine State is currently embroiled in a bitter gubernatorial race, but perhaps a more revealing contest is that between Florida's prospective senators. -
First person fan trash talk: Why the Gators deserve to beat AlabamaThis Saturday, Florida and Alabama will face off in one of the most anticipated games in the SEC. How do I think the Gators will do against the Crimson Tide? Check out my top five reasons why the Gators will own it. -
Explaining "My Papa's Waltz" by Theodore RoethkeTheodore Roethke's "My Papa's Waltz" is likely among the most-often misinterpreted poems in all of American poetry. Is the poem really about child abuse, or is it simply a son's loving homage to his father?
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The Best Pizza Delivery Restaurants in Gainesville, FLRecently voted the nation's top college town, Gainesville's fame doesn't just come from our outstanding football team; as college towns go, there's really only one metric that matters: how good the pizza is. -
A Review of Borderlands/La Frontera: The New Mestiza by Gloria AnzalduaIn Borderlands/La Frontera: The New Mestiza, Gloria Anzaldua uses an interpretive history of her culture to emphasize the bigger picture of its struggle to escape fragmentation and prejudice.
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Stereotypes of Islam in Western Culture: Harmless Parody or Dangerous Prejudice?Based on previous studies on orientalism, postcolonial studies, discourse, and power, some of our culture's popular video entertainment is potentially very problematic. The "Muslim world" is often parodied, but is this a problem? -
A Review of Linda Tuhiwai Smith's Decolonizing MethodologiesIn Linda Tuhiwai Smith's Decolonizing Methodologies, the scholar examines several areas exploring the influence of Western travelers on the cultures they colonized. -
The Best Bike Shops in Gainesville, FloridaGainesville is known both for its collegiate atmosphere and for its emphasis on going green; it's no surprise it would have some great bike shops. Here are four that you really should check out. -
Explaining Loomba's Colonialism/PostcolonialismBy looking at the beginning of Ania Loomba's essential text Colonialism/Postcolonialism, we can gain a better grasp on what modern discourse really means.
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The Best Art Museums in Gainesville, FloridaGainesville, Florida is known for its cultural scene. Here are some of the best art museums in this active university town.
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Browse in Peace: The Best Websites that Are No MoreThese days, most of us couldn't live without Google, Facebook, or Twitter. However, we shouldn't forget the websites of old '" the ones that laid the groundwork for the web we know and love today.
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Five Halloween Candy Ideas with Low to No SugarWant to give your kids the Halloween they deserve, but worried this year's candy-fest will take a toll on their teeth? Here are five candy choices that will turn your situation into a win-win.
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Explaining Foucault's The Order of ThingsIn the Preface to Foucault's The Order of Things, the philosopher lays out his purpose for the book. He argues that there is a constant redefinition of what knowledge constitutes as the standards, culture, and language of the observers evolve.
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Man Versus Memory: How We Remember Black Historical FiguresSome African-American leaders been elevated to demigod status; others have been neglected by popular knowledge. While this effect occurs with all types of leaders, it has a unique result for heroes in black history.
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A Rhetorical Analysis of Dick Cavett's "Real Americans, Please Stand Up"In a recent article in the New York Times, Dick Cavett put across a well-thought-out argument. Whether or not you agree with his standpoint, Cavett's use of rhetoric is a textbook implementation.
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"Beware of the Dog" Versus "The Sniper": A Comparison of Two Short StoriesRoald Dahl and Liam O'Flaherty are two of the most well-known authors in history. Their frequent depictions of war illustrate a shared feeling that man needs to come to terms with his destructive (and self-destructive) nature.
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The Pit and the Pendulum and PortalIt's not often that short stories are compared to video games, but given the pervasiveness of Poe and the ingenuity of Portal, the similarity is difficult to miss.
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Napoleon Bonaparte: The Man Behind the RevolutionNapoleon Bonaparte is a controversial figure in the history of French and European rule. Who was the man behind the actions, and did he accomplish his goals? Was France better because of Napoleon?
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The Impact of Change: Inventions with Mixed ConsequencesOver the history of mankind, we have been inextricably linked with our environment. Our inventions have affected the world, which has in turn affected us. Here are three inventions that have had such an effect, for better or worse.
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Postwar Japan and EuropeAfter World War II, both Europe and Japan were in shambles. Europe had suffered immensely under harsh dictatorships and trade embargoes, and Japan's war effort - combined with the atomic attacks - had bankrupted the country. How was this resolved?
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The Effect of Imperialism on Colonies and Smaller NationsEven to this day, imperialism exploits the resources of less-developed areas for the benefit of the mother nation. There is an inherent amount of good that can come from the practice, but history has shown many negative aspects as well.
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Fahrenheit 451 as Science FictionRay Bradbury was known for his futurist views as well as his keen intellect. Through works like Fahrenheit 451, he made some predictions that took the form of warnings. This is a common theme in science fiction.
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Telecommunication Technologies: Ray Bradbury's Predictions in a Modern ContextThe way we communicate with one another has changed drastically since the time Fahrenheit 451 was first published. Ray Bradbury's predictions, although in some cases overly optimistic, have been largely fulfilled - for better or worse.
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Drug Policy in the U.S. And the Netherlands: A ComparisonThe United States seems to treat drug abuse as a crime, while the official position of the Netherlands is to approach drug abuse as a health problem. It is my opinion that the Dutch employ a laudable pragmatism in their policies on drugs.
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The Lucifer Effect: A Chilling Analysis of Zimbardo's Famous "Prison Study"In Zimbardo's book, The Lucifer Effect, he recounts all the details of his "Prison Study," which pitted subjects against each other in a horrific role-playing game. I take a look at the book's events from the perspective of psychological science.
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Fight Club and Dissociative Identity DisorderThe film Fight Club features a man with identity issues (to say the least). But do his symptoms really align with Dissociative Identity Disorder?
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The Dog Whisperer: A TV Show Worth WatchingThe canine expertise displayed by Cesar Millan is uncanny. In The Dog Whisperer, Millan employs training techniques far beyond what most pet-owners would think of on their own.
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A Comparison of Sleeping Habits Between "Young" and "Old" IndividualsIn the name of science, I conducted a survey to compare the sleeping habits of two age groups. The results put some numbers behind our cultural stereotypes regarding age and sleep.
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Can Drinking Soda Really Increase the Risk of Heart Problems?There has been some recent media attention regarding a study that claims drinking soda might result in an elevated risk of heart problems. Is this likely? Sometimes, the facts are easier to distinguish when you use science.
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A Good Man is Hard to Find by Flannery O'Connor: Both Entertaining and FunctionalIn Flannery O'Connor's most famous short story, a lovable yet confused grandmother unwittingly leads her family into trouble. There is no shortage of humor, and by the end, there's no doubt why this story is a classic.
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Do Not Disturb by A.M. Holmes: Insightful, but Falls ShortA.M. Holmes provides an interesting view of a failed marriage, and when the wife learns she has cancer, it has an unusual effect on her. The short story probably deserves a B-.
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Gentleman's Agreement by Mark Richard: A Touching TaleMark Richard's short story Gentleman's Agreement is a heart-rending depiction of the inner workings of a child's mind. Through his touching portrayal of the child's relationship with his father, Richard communicates something to his readers.
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Scarliotti and the Sinkhole by Padgett Powell: A Perfect Storm of Absurd yet Sincere SentimentPadgett Powell delves into the mind of an honest imbecile in his hilariously heart-rending short story.
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Sea Oak by George Saunders: An Entertaining Short StoryA quick review of George Saunders's Sea Oak, which turns out to be a satirical masterwork. Suspension of disbelief is key, but the societal commentary is unrelenting and hilarious.
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Madness as a Function of Familial Misunderstanding and Melancholy in Hamlet and King LearHamlet and King Lear stand out among the works of the Shakespearean canon for both their cultural pervasiveness and their inherent ingeniousness.
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An Exploration of Veiled Religious and Political Dissidence in HamletOne of history's most frequently referenced plays may have an entire layer of religious and political subtext backing it up. Could Shakespeare have been a closet Catholic, expressing his distaste with Protestantism through plays like Hamlet?
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"What Thing Mortal Can We Trust?": A Woman Killed with Kindness as a Critical Ethical Roadmap for Jacobean SocietyAlthough many approaches have been taken to determine the value of Thomas Heywood's A Woman Killed with Kindness, this only demonstrates the play's polarizing nature.
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The Querulous, Quarrellous Quarreller: Quarlous as Jonson's Voice and Victor in Bartholomew FairBartholomew Fair is one of the most essential works of citizen drama. In the play, Tom Quarlous manages to wind his way to the top and triumph over the others. Considering Jonson's philosophy, Quarlous might just be the play's protagonist.
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We Real Cool: The Importance of Community in Jazz and LiteratureGwendolyn Brooks' legendary poetry is only one example of the way the black community simultaneously criticized and promoted itself during the Postwar period. This self-policing was inherent to both black literary works and jazz styles of the era.
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Who Do You Think You Are, and How Do You Know?Although we may feel very secure about our identities, there is only so much we can understand about ourselves. By avoiding the pitfalls of self-deceiving self-analysis, we can allow ourselves to break free of our own oppressive paradigms.
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Are Truths Obscured by the Languages in Which We Express Them?Throughout the course of human history, mankind has used language in its myriad forms to convey information and emotion. In our endless pursuit for "the truth," have we humans diluted what we know by putting it into simplified terms?
