Boulder

out your eye, Laertes’ son who makes his home in Ithaca!” (9.558-562). In response, Polyphemus throws a boulder which nearly hits Odysseus's ship. Odysseus’s announcement of his identity reveals that he values Kleos because he strives for recognition for his accomplishments. However, Odysseus’s excessive desire for glory provokes the rage of the Cyclops, who nearly destroys the ship with his boulder.…

and it’s only past the brook and over the hill,” Stonewise sighed in relief. So, Stonewise and his bear crossed the petite brook and began the slight ascent up the hill. Once there, they saw it. This home, was nothing simple. It was the kingdom of Boulder Ridge. In the remains of a once grandiose mountain lies a city…

me to persevere when my academic, professional, and personal commitments become overwhelming, but they have also defined my goals as both a researcher and made me a strong proponent of translational research. During my undergraduate career at CU Boulder, I had the privilege of participating in various research projects—all of which cultivated my passion for science. Initially, upon entering college, I sought to pursue a chemical and biological engineering degree. However, after obtaining a…

Sony has released several videos showing off the mechanical beasts that roam the world of Horizon Zero Dawn. These hulking beasts are perhaps the most intriguing facet of the game. In a world that has been taken back to its primordial roots, these beasts represent technology at its highest point. The dichotomy that exists in Horizon Zero Dawn is truly amazing. The first video shows of the Snapmaw. The Snapmaw is a crocodile-like machine that utilizes its powerful jaw and tail, coupled with its…

body was found in the basement of her home in Boulder Colorado, December 26th, 1996, after her mother had not seen her in her bed that morning and found a ransom note demanding $118,000 for Jonbenets to come home safely. She had suffered a skull fracture which the medical examiner concluded that the fracture would have killed her eventually, but the strangulation with the chord is what ultimately killed her (Bio.com). This case took place in Boulder Colorado they have jurisdiction over the…

take risks, trust the right people, and do some things that you really don’t want to do, you might need that information.” I wake up and there is a boulder stuck on me. “Ben! Jael! Pearish!” I am screaming for dear life. Ben comes out of nowhere and exclaims, “Hey! Shut your face! They could hear us, I will help you out.” He helps me lift the boulder off me. “Thanks,” I whisper. We walk to the basement. “What happened?” I ask. “There was a news report on what happened, there was an atomic bomb…

Growing up, we are often told that we can accomplish anything that we set our mind to. At the age of four, most of us attend school for the first time where we learn key things, such as, the importance of structure and a weekly schedule. From then on, we are compelled to attend school and get our high school diploma where we learn how to prepare ourselves for the “real world.” Some choose to continue on and go to college for the next few years. However, those who choose a different route usually…

I decided to put the Limbo circle on top because I chose to order the circles the same way they are arranged in Dante's Inferno. The punishments and sins become more severe as you go along. I thought this punishment was not as severe compared to the other 8 circles. The sinners in the Limbo circle which are the non-christians and unbaptized pagans are forced to live in a castle with seven gates that surround it which is what I put on this circle. I chose dark colors for my castle because I…

Have you ever wondered about the Zodiac Killer or the Vanishing Amber Room? Among these , Stonehenge is no less cloaked in mystery than the rest. Everything about it is remarkable, even though it was created in ancient times. Many theories have emerged, using all the known facts to explain the mysteries unsolved, such as, who? Why? And how? Although these theories use the facts in a reasonable fashion (most of the time), they are still theories, and further research should commence to completely…

an isolated canyon in Utah. When suddenly a boulder falls and crashes his arms leaving him trapped where he has few supplies to survive. The film is an extraordinary movie that is recommended to watch because of its suspense and overall message. The movie builds great tension questioning the viewer if Aron Ralston will survive. In 127 Hours when Aron gets trapped he loses all hope of surviving after trying the impossible to remove the heavy boulder with fail and realizing that the chances of…