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No one is perfect, we all have our outstanding features and our downfalls. Some of us are academically blessed while others find academics to be their worst nightmare. In my case, I have never struggled with any of my classes, but I noticed a few of my peers did. So, in an effort to distribute some of my knowledge and study habits I decided to become president of Peer Study Hall and redefine the system and framework of the club so that fellow students are tutored in an effective and thought…

I started the social work program at Oakland University in 2013 at that time my goal was to obtain my BSW with a minor in child welfare. My other goal was to work for the D.H.H.S in child protection services. I never thought about going further in my education mostly because I am a much older student and the amount of debt already accumulated seems slightly overwhelming. The other reason is my age itself, or at least it was. When starting out I let my age become a negative and always felt…

When it comes to writing any type of writing is entering a conversation. Everything we write is in conversation to something. None of our ideas are new ideas. All these important ideas are ideas that I have learned in less than eight short weeks, thanks to this class. These ideas have drastically improved my writing as a whole. Writing as a conversation was one of the first things we learned as a class, and one major idea that stuck with me. Everything you write is part of a never-ending…

Joseph Stalin was an avid reader, published poetry in the local newspapers and even received a scholarship to attend a school of theology. Theoretically he is a perfect fit to be a leader, however he turned out to be a barbarous tyrant and is viewed as the worst leader in history. This proves that a person needs more than intelligence to be an effective leader. There are some undeniable concepts a leader needs to advocate for in order to be successful ; they are fairness, liberty, and unity. The…

Dad Geoff Mathers is a corporate manager. He’s stuck behind a desk 9-5, though usually doing overtime, as he is a hard worker who likes to put his all into all aspects of his life to provide for his family. Often described as a ‘family-man’ and an avid fan of ‘Dad-dancing,’ Geoff is a very charismatic guy, and likes to enjoy his hours out of the office by taking advantage of the spare…

What the Confederate Flag Originally Stood As vs. How Its Interpreted Today There are many arguments today over the different beliefs about the Confederate Flag and what it meant when it was created and today. Some believe it on what it was originally created to mean and represent and some believe in what it has been interpreted as today. As long as the flag has stood it still doesn’t matter. People today try and do anything to get a controversy going. Although the Confederate Flag is a…

Jackson, S. (2016, February 16). Why Are Old People So Religious? Retrieved February 18, 2016, from https://www.psychologytoday.com/201602/why-are-old-people-so-religious Today’s stereotypes of elderly people include the long-lasting stigma of the avid church obsessed senior citizen. Compared to today’s millennials (today’s young adult population), religion seems to be of way more importance to older people. 48% of adults over the age of 65 go to church on a regular basis versus a mere 27% of…

Roberta is a 60 year old woman who sought counseling two weeks after suffering an automobile accident. She had been stopped at a red light when her car was struck from behind by a texting driver, which propelled her into the intersection, where the front of her car was struck by an oncoming car, spinning her car about. Luckily, her injuries were minor, a sore neck and some bruises from her seat-belt, however, since the accident she has been fearful of driving or riding in a car. She married…

written by David Klass, a book about Jack Danielson’s venture to fight the Dark Army, protect what’s left of the world’s oceans, and locate Firestorm, the ultimate weapon to reverse the destruction of planet Earth. Jack starts out his career as an avid explorer in a normal town living a normal life, where he excels in numerous sports and academic activities. Everything comes easy to Jack which is why he is always confused at why his parents don’t want him to shine like he know he can, and always…

Football. America’s game. Giants being cheered on by millions of fans every Sunday. However, behind the smoke and flashy showmanship lies a far greater problem. Every player who steps out on the field plays Russian Roulette with his life. Ben McGrath’s “Does Football Have a Future?” delves into the issue of the deterioration of former players, the culture of football, and efforts to reform by using anecdotes from his own life that allow him to connect with the reader, as an emotional appeal, and…