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Left nearly unchanged for over 240 million years, crocodiles, alligators, and other crocodilia are basically our version of modern day dinosaurs (Graaf). Both lay eggs, both are territorial predators, and both are enormous reptilian animals. Yet despite their numerous similarities they differ in a few significant key area that it’s no wonder that they are commonly confused for one another. Although crocodiles and alligators are part of the same reptilian order, they are different due to they’re…

does with its. No one can tell them apart from the forest, the small animals are resting on them and “Chameleons crawled our spines, changing from day to night: green to gold, gold to black” (18-20 Komunyakaa), the only thing that is blowing their cover are the apes that live in that…

English is a difficult language to learn, given the infinite exceptions to flimsy rules that have been created and the often illogical structures. (This doesn’t even begin to cover English’s ridiculous spelling!) Newspeak has changed these structures to be vastly simpler, replacing “a thought” with “a think,” “great” with “plusgood,” and so on and so forth. While the English structure has become second nature to native speakers…

Over 3,000 years ago, a volcanic eruption morphed the tiny island of Santorini into the type of place you might expect to see on an episode of Star Trek. Bright white Mediterranean-style buildings add to the feeling of entering into a utopia. Fira and Oia are the two more thought-provoking towns, and sure, you could take a short bus between these two towns, but you might miss out on some of the most unforgettable and breathtaking scenery in all of Europe. Walk the Caldera-top path and delight…

Regina George Regina George, played Rachel McAdams is the antagonist of the movie mean girls. If North Shore had an US Weekly she would always be on the cover. Regina was born into a rich family, and has been very spoiled. The parenting style of her “cool mom” have led her to be controlling and manipulating. Which are her individual motivations. The long luscious locks of blonde hair, “hot body”, and looks are some of the things that people are jealous of. In the words of the girl in the wheel…

ongoing issue. In 2001, Development, Relief, and Education for Alien Minors Act, or the DREAM Act bill, was first introduced by both Republican and Democrats, but failed to pass in Congress (Olivares). A big push in 2010 to reintroduce a modified version of the Dream Act failed the necessary sixty percent vote in the U.S. Senate. Additionally, modified…

soon. Then he tells you about a certain treatment that might delay the spread of the disease, giving you longer to live. The catch is that the treatment is expensive. You don’t want to die, so you contact your insurance provider to see if they will cover the cost of the treatment. They don’t. Instead they offer you a cheaper ‘treatment’ as an alternative. The name of the treatment? Physician assisted suicide (PAS). In a perfect world, the above scenario would be entirely fictional.…

viciously “stretch out [his] goggles from [his] face, [scoop] a handful of mud, and smear it in [his] eyes” (122). The mud on Paul’s glasses not only blocks his vision but represents the need to conceal problems. Mud is the lies; it is trying to cover up the truth, but it cannot be covered. Paul reacted…

reality and maintain her control over it. During Stanley’s poker night, Blanche enlists the help of Mitch to cover a light bulb, she says, “I can’t stand a naked light bulb”. Mitch covering the light bulb for Blanche is a metaphor for him allowing her to hide away her past. This puts Blanche in control because she is able to hide her true self from Mitch. She is able to alter her version of reality to fit her own…

“Layla” by Colleen Hoover is an interesting novel that covers romance, mystery, and supernatural elements. The story is about Leeds, a musician, and Layla, the woman he falls in love with. They meet at Layla’s sister Aspen’s wedding where Leeds is performing with his band. Leeds notices her from the stage and they instantly have a strong connection with each other. The setting shifts to a creepy Bed and Breakfast in Maine. Leeds takes Layla there to recover after a traumatic accident however the…