Bonfire

In 1955, tensions between the political stance of the democratic South Vietnamese versus the communist Northern Vietnamese rise. Because of this, the United States of America enters the war to keep political democratic interests within Vietnam and fighting off the red communist terror. However, the United States lacked a consistent amount of voluntary troops, so president Franklin Roosevelt signed the Selective Training and Service Act. This act would pick men between ages eighteen to…

the day for townsfolks to gather resources for winter, as well as bring their animals back from the pastures. There was a belief that this was the day when spirits of the dead would finally cross over. During the celebration townsfolks would light bonfires and dress up in costumes to ward off any roaming ghosts. Ireland also has an intriguing legend about warding off roaming spirits. This legend is also the very beginning of "Jack-o-lanterns"! Legend has it Ireland was home to a drunken farmer…

The burning of books by Jewish authors in Nazi Germany, the rejection of books on evolution and science by religious conservatives, and the removal of Green Eggs and Ham from the country of China are well known examples of book banning. Controversy over censorship has existed for as long as authors have written books. As early as 360 B.C., Plato wrote of censoring the writings of others. Several religious and political groups, as well as parent groups, assert that books they deem offensive…

the consequences of having drugs/alcohol at the event on a board at entry. He recommended offering free concerts, free entrance nights to game arcades, open nights to swimming, bowling, and movies. He also recommended organized picnics, swimming, bonfires, with transportation provided (Andersen, 2018). These kinds of activities would be expensive and would take community support or be grant…

Death can be a hard pill to swallow, but it is part of our natural life cycle. At some point in our lives we will ponder our own inevitable death. Someone who embraces death believes it is simply another period in their lives. Emily Dickinson welcomes death in her poem, “Because I Could Not Stop for Death”, like a suitor calling on her for an outing. Dickinson visualizes death as a customary carriage ride. On the other hand, many individuals are not willing to let go and believe they must stick…

Growing up as a soccer player with a successful team, we traveled a lot. Often times the team decided to stay at a campground compared to a hotel. However, in high school as a part of the Speech and Debate Team, I traveled to hotels a lot. Each definitely has its own benefits and disadvantages. Deciding on the nature of the event in which a person is traveling for should open up their eyes to which option to take for their best interest, either camping or a hotel. Tough girls who played in the…

Villmarkssenter did an open day, starting with a free bus ride from the city center to their facility. The event included a short dog sled ride, cuddling dogs and puppies, free use of the lavvos (Sami tents) with open fire inside, and also outdoor bonfire where people can grill their own food. Utropia had a chance to speak with one of the staff, Sylvi, who explained everything about the dogs and the facility eloquently. The panoramic bus ride It was a chilly morning in the city center and the…

The Book Thief, Lord of the Flies, and Fahrenheit 451 all include incidents portraying the abuse of power. In the novel, The Book Thief, Hitler took control of Germany and abused all the Jew’s rights. He also ordered cities around Germany to hold bonfires to burn all of the books. Lord of The Flies discusses Jack stealing the power from Ralph and starting his own tribe. In Fahrenheit 451, the government abused the people’s rights by burning books everywhere and making technology superior to…

Child of Immigrants My grandfather likes to tell the story of how he came to this country. Supposedly, he arrived in New York with an engineering degree, a portfolio, and $8 in his pocket. He stayed with a friend and walked New York, using his degree until he was able to send for his wife and daughter in India. When the family was finally together, they moved everywhere in the U.S., eventually gaining a second child, a son, and both children grew to gain degrees in a land of opportunity. My…

Waiting to Exhale She always was that one big sister that stood by her mother. Whether it was helping her pay the bills once her father left, or taking care of her little brother when her mother had to work late nights, this girl never had the time to actually be a teenager. If she ever wanted to go to a football game or go see a movie, she would have to bring her brother along, making it impossible to ever get away. While doing her homework, her mother would make her stop what she was doing…