Doomsday

End of the Roman Empire The Viking age spanned from 800 CE and 1000 CE, the Viking age marked the end of the Vendel Era which spanned from 550 CE and 793 CE, right after the Migration Period. This was during the dilapidation of the Roman Empire, the Western Roman Empire ultimately ended in 476 CE. The Franks, became the dominant ruler, the Byzantine Empire also known as the Eastern Roman Empire continued for another millennium before falling. Why did the Vikings Start Raiding? The Vikings are…

If it was initiated by a large, well-organized terrorist group with ample monetary means it would create a doomsday mindset and hysteria would ensue. It would be difficult to know where the next attack would occur and thus difficult to isolate or shield the population. One prevention measure, other than vaccines, would be to provide the population with masks or…

The Cold War between the USA and USSR of the 20th century was a time of constant survival and avoidance of the Earths destruction. In a time where a single mistake could lead to the annihilation of life on Earth as we know it, the brave men and women who put their lives on the line to maintain peace should not be forgotten in our history. Many artists have rendered their own outlook on the Cold War, and they all differ in perception. The film Dr. Strangelove by Stanley Kubrick and the novel The…

may or may not know who I am, but for those who don't I am Elizabeth Cortez, hi. Today is the day that most of us teens all know as either doomsday or hallelujah day. Mainly because today is September 3, the day we know, our parents know, and the whole city of love garden knows as BACK TO SCHOOL! In my case it's definitely without a doubt or question doomsday! You can only imagine why a nerdy teenage girl like me says otherwise. Most stereotypes people think that we smart outsiders throw study…

ENG 301 20th Century English Literatures Student name: Dechen Choden Student number: 101497 Symbolism in Yeats’ “The Second Coming” Final Draft Symbolism in Yeats’ “The Second Coming” Yeats is accounted for his brilliancy in writing poems that have symbolism either in the form of sounds, colours or forms because of their preordained energies or because of long association, that evoke indefinable and yet precise emotions. One of the most captivating things about W.B. Yeats' poetry in…

humanity, and, in a move more magnanimous than anything they accomplished in life, the villains grant Stone his eternal freedom (Benét, p. 20). Webster threatens Scratch, enjoins him to never again bother Stone nor another New Hampshireman “till doomsday,” and sends him away with his tail between his legs (Benét, p. 21). Tom Walker’s resolution is substantially more depressing. Despite his fervent attempts at piety, Walker continues to allow his avarice control his life, and when Old Scratch…

Who of age does not know about the infamous Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare? So many movies, plays, and books are based off this incredible play. All in all, two families suffer the deaths of their only children, resulting in the abrupt ending of their household rivalry. It is argued that in the play, Friar Laurence has the most impact on the outcome of this family feud. In the beginning, after Romeo and Juliet questionably fall in love after only one night together, Friar Laurence…

The article I chose is the Roy Scranton piece titled We’re Doomed. Now What? which was published in the New York Times. In this article, Scranton states that humanity’s greatest strength is the ability to grants itself purpose. However, Scranton also states that humanity is grappling with nihilism and is losing its great ability. I agree with both of these sentiments and believe this article should be published in the Collegian. Humans have shaped the world and reshaped it over the course of…

As time passes, and as technology advances, the importance of humans becomes diminished more and more. This is seen in our day-to-day lives on a regular basis, even on small scales. What is the point in remembering who the 22nd President of the United States was when you can simply ask Siri instead? Why is learning how to spell a word so important if your computer will put a squiggly red line under it and correct it for you with a simple click? These…

The play End Days by Deborah Zoe Laufer certainly is one that stretched beyond the natural boundaries of the human mind. The author twists and spins the ink blotted on the page in such a comical yet meaningful manner. Particularly, the play revolves around four main characters: Rachel, Nelson, Arthur and Sylvia. All of them have, to some degree, shape or form, dealt the aftermath of the 9/11 attacks in their own fashions. Moreover, they find solace in a broad category of aspects, ranging…