Breakaway

Oftentimes we associate science fiction movies with galactic villains, laser pew-pew, and Star Trek plot movies. However, the 2015 release of “Insurgent” the second installment in the “Divergent” series directed by Robert Schwentke delivered a new perspective on science fiction films, combining drama, adventure, action, war, romance, and fantasy. This film contained numerous cast members new and old, but these are the cast members we’ve grown to love Shailene Woodley (Tris), Theo James (Four),…

longer a child, and that such actions have potent consequences. Sammy has lost his job, disappointed his parents, and will now be known as an unreliable man. In this process, Sammy also is given a harsh reminder of reality. This was Sammy’s chance to breakaway from his dull, standard life, and to climb the latter of society. Sammy fails miserably and is left in the same social status, however, this time is left with no job and no form of…

John Trumbull was born into a wealthy and politically grounded family stemming from Connecticut. He was recognized in his early twenties for his ability to accurately draw maps by General George Washington. Despite the fact of the Revolutionary War, in 1780 the young painter was able to travel to London to study under the master artist Benjamin West. As described by Stuart Murray “Trumbull was especially drawn to West’s historical paintings… were the kinds of pictures Trumbull most loved to…

Perspective 1: Disobedience One, seemingly contradictory, thing Martin Luther King, Jr was passionate about was disobedience. Particularly disobedience when it comes to unjust laws. This is contradictory due to the nature of King’s work and mission in creating peace and unity amongst black and white individuals. In Letter from Birmingham Jail, he states, “I would be the first to advocate obeying just laws. One has not only a legal but a moral responsibility to obey just laws. Conversely, one…

A major argument among historians is whether or not the American Revolution is justified or unjustified- the overwhelming evidence suggested throughout history suggest that is not. Yes it may be true that Britain started to act very overprotective over their colonies, limiting the control and freedom that can be exercised throughout the region, but they were mostly looking out for the colonists best interest at heart. The problem was that they were so invested into the colonists lives which they…

Security needs increasingly affect all kinds of businesses in the West, and merchants in the United Kingdom and United States face possible litigation, property losses and nightmare PR scenarios when preventable deaths occur on their property. It doesn't really matter if these threats are deliberate, accidental, or natural disasters if negligence contributes to the damage or harm. Terrorism, hostile intent, and accidental encroachments on your property can generate big legal bills and…

This is evident even from the heading of Paine's third chapter, 'Thoughts on the Present State of American Affairs.'; The word 'thoughts' can infer that what follows is simply one man's conception on how things are and how they should be; that they may not necessarily reflect the true views of one nation. In fact, Paine says this in his introductory paragraph, by disclaiming that 'perhaps the sentiments contained in the following pages are not yet sufficiently fashionable to procure them general…

Science is a difficult concept simply that to define it, is to define all we know about the world in which we live. I am of the opinion, that since the dawn of the scientific age there has been a clear and defining breakdown in terms of gender in science. As a young woman studying Marine Biology, I someday wish to be viewed as a member of the scientific community. In spite of this, when I think of a ‘scientist’, a man in a lab coat is all that comes to mind. This is the historical image of…

Throughout his life, Dan Reynolds has been through some ups and downs. It is through these triumphs and struggles that he finds the words to write his songs. Each of his songs tells a story of the things he has overcome or has wrestled with in his life, whether that be love, depression, or ankylosing spondylitis—a type of arthritis. As Reynolds grows older, the tone and message of his songs change greatly from one of sorrow and self-hating to one of strength and self-love. This transition can be…

The skin is organized in two parts: the epidermis and the dermis. The epidermis is the thin outer covering of the skin. It serves as a permanent protective barrier that helps to keep out everything from water to microorganisms. Additionally, it has the task to renew itself if cut or damaged in anyway. Furthermore, the epidermis also help to produce a water resistant protein called keratin, which helps the growth of hair and fingernails. The dermis is the inner layer of the skin that is mostly…