A Good Thing

After spending countless hours with Stefani, or Stefalicious, the thing that stands out the most to me is how much fun it is being around and with her. To try and say that I can accurately represent Stef from one experience or by one trait would be untruthful and an incomplete representation of her character. However, I can try to show you what kind of a relationship we have through a couple conversations and stories. I met Stefani the first Sunday of last semester. I was assigned to home…

Many if standardized tests are a bad or good thing to give students. The preparation itself is harmful towards the teachers and students. The teachers must have taught their students the appropriate curriculum for the standardized tests, in order for their students to prove they have the potential to pass these kinds of tests. “Teachers have such pressure to get their students ready for these exams that they neglect to teach students skills that go beyond the tests.”(Columbia…

that they can think of. However, when actually speaking to them; they all admit to enjoying learning, it’s mostly the busy work that is bothering them. Being able to actively participate in an intellectual conversation is one of the most rewarding things a person can experience. You’re able to express your own opinion but also listen to someone else’s, and that can help develop your own argument. It is my belief that in today’s society, school is more about the grade then the knowledge. Due to…

Conflicts between Good and Evil Achebe weaves conflicts in his novel between man v/s man, and man v/s. society. The conflicts are manifested in Okonkwo’s inability to reconcile with the Change. Achebe gives a message through his novel that a man must change with time, and if that man does not act wisely and instead acts like a die-hard man like Okonkwo, he is hoisting with his own petard. Tradition Verses Change Achebe develops the theme of “traditional verses change through a powerful…

Bullying It is quite obvious that bullying is a major issue that takes place, but many also ask why this occurs. The two articles, When Good People Do Bad Things, and, Bullying in Early Adolescence,explain two major reasons why bullying appears throughout many schools. In, When Good People Do Bad Things, the author discusses one of the significant reasons for the occurrence of bullying, the mob mentality. This is when your peers have a notable influence on your actions. In this article you…

Bradee Cobb Mr. Tanner 7th Period 4/22/15 Why Bad Things Happen To Good People When something bad happens to someone, most tend think about what they did wrong to have been punished. However, that may not even be the case. Bad events can happen for many reasons such as, to test one’s strength, faith, character, and courage. All of which can be lost in a hard times that may feel as if the whole world is against you. In Stephen Crane’s short story “The Open Boat,” there were 7 men on the ship,…

For this semester I have been reading the book “Too Much of A Good Thing” by Lee Goldman. Lee Goldman is a doctor that studies why we people as a species have been getting so sick. Lee Goldman has noticed that the rate of obesity, diabetes, and other issues has risen during recent times. In the book he explains how the traits that helped our ancestors survive, and become so successful are now making us sick. For example, more people are becoming obese because our ancestors would eat a lot when…

In the early morning hours when everyone was savoring that last good hour and a half before they had to roll out of their rack the 1MC (announcing system) crackled to life. Slightly awake I listened as a fire was called away in the ships laundry. I am sad to say that it took a moment for those of us who had heard it…

detox plan Why is it a good thing to detox? Now, a lot of people might look at detoxing as a waste of time, because you can simply go on a diet or even better change your eating habit by simply eating healthier. They might get a point, eating healthier might make things simpler. But, there’s one thing people shouldn’t ignore; adopting a healthier eating habit is not easy and most of the time people fail. Another thing is that when you follow a detox plan, you do…

heroes who risk their lives for our country and will do whatever it takes to do the right thing. Soldiers often show great courage by putting there life in danger for others. In fact all heroes will risk their lives no matter the problem at hand. Above all, heroes are admired for strength and nobility. Heroes are good role models because they show your children that it’s always good to do the right thing. Heroes are often people who do something we couldn’t do, don’t want to do, or don’t think…