Batman Begins

the film Batman Begins (Batman Begins). In the film, Bruce Wayne deals with the pain caused by the traumatic loss of his parents by isolating…

“Why do we fall Bruce? So we can learn to pick ourselves up.” This is one of very few lessons taught to Batman by his parents, who died in his early childhood. One might wonder if Jane Eyre’s parents taught her the same lesson in the few years they had with her before their passing. Over the course of the never-ending book, “Jane Eyre,” the titular character finds herself falling and feeling like a failure time and time again. As she progresses from mistreated child to disenfranchised teen…

the element of the ride that builds up the suspense thrill seekers crave. The majority of roller coasters begin with a slow climb up the lift hill. As the coaster climbs it is building up what science refers to as potential energy. “Potential energy is the energy built up and stored that is just waiting to be used.” (The Energy Lair 1) Once the coaster reaches the top of the hill it will begin its downward rush to the bottom. This is when the potential energy converts into kinetic energy.…

"Poe 's Influence on the Film Industry" Many know Edgar Allan Poe for his infamous short stories and unique ability to create suspense for his readers. However, his important role as a writer has also impacted the way many directors stylize their movies. Surprisingly enough, Poe 's influence has stretched beyond just horror and macabre themes. The details of this influence can be exemplified by well-known films. Poe was an American short-story writer, poet, and critic. He is most famous for…

Students, faculty, basketball fans of all ages, your patience is now being well rewarded. For this week, starting on February 24th, the greatest basketball event in the entire world begins: The East Ridge IBL Tournament. As with any major sporting event, there will be many self-proclaimed “experts” making predictions as to how the tournament will play out. Readers can rest assured that this writer’s predictions and analysis will be a slam dunk. The opening day of the tournament has five action…

apocalypse by throwing Lucifer and the Michael, the warrior arch-angel, into the cage (Hell). The show is usually more serious than “Clap Your Hands If You Believe…” (Season 6 Episode 9) but this episode wanted to give off a comedic vibe. The episode begins with Sam and Dean going to Elwood, Indiana due to the disappearance of four people. When they get to town to investigate and find out there have been reports of crop circles and bright lights. When they hear the disappearances may be due to…

Force and acceleration are part of Newton’s second law; force = mass x acceleration. The greater the mass of my body the more force and acceleration is required to propel upwards. To begin a volleyball spike from the left hand side of the court the player should position their feet with their non-dominant foot forward. My movement pattern follows through as; right food stride (sub-routine1), left foot stride (sub-routine 2), one-foot…

out. It is someone who takes their words and turns them into actions. Someone who would give their all to save someone else. Even though super heroes are fictional, they are perfect examples of heroes. A hero is selfless, brave and intelligent. To begin with, a hero must be selfless. They must be willing to put their life on the line in order to save another. For example, a firefighter will…

Superheroes are men and women with abnormal powers that are used for the good of the people. Atticus Finch is the epitome of a modern-day superhero in the eyes of some. His bold acts of defending a black man amid the peak of prejudice and segregation are seen as minor transgression. Harper Lee’s novel To Kill a Mockingbird depicts Atticus’ lesson of having courage and finding courage in others, and his lessons are undoubtedly valuable, especially in Tom Robinson’s trial, the children’s…

aspects of their life decisions (Hagan, 2016). American children watch TV between three to four hours daily. According to WebMD, Children may become more aggressive and anxious after viewing violence on TV for an extensive period of time. Children may begin to see the world as a scary and unsafe place if they watch violence on TV many hours a week. It’s the parent’s job to protect their children from the negative effects of excessive TV violence. Parents should monitor what their children view…