Hangover

The spectacular failure of the prohibition era is a testament to the vicelike grip alcohols holds over the human psyche. Despite its bitter, burning taste, humans have always consumed and over consumed alcohol in copious amounts. When one brings this theory into the literary dimension, a whole world of alcoholic possibilities expands. By examining how it affects personality and bodily functions, one can use drinking as a way to accelerate plot and character development. In Good Morning, Midnight…

Have you ever been to a drug controlled foreign region? If yes, have you ever been in a corrupt police station in that region? Can you imagine the feeling you go through trying to explain yourself to such corrupted, barely speaking English, money hungry individuals? I did, with my other two buddies, Sal and Brice. It was supposed to be a great vacation, a cup empty from disappointment and drama, and filled with joy and laughter. But that wasn’t the case, at least for part of the trip. My…

When most people first hear the name Van Gogh, they think of the Van Gogh portrayed by popular culture – brilliant, tormented, and driven to insanity by his artistic dedication. Yet this portrayal of Van Gogh fails to acknowledge his role as a social critic – a critic considerably influenced by his socioeconomic circumstances. Even modern-day art historians, those people deemed most likely to consider Van Gogh from every possible viewpoint, often reject this facet of the artist. They instead…

Question 1: Issue: Is the exclusion clause enforceable? Rule: A disclaimer is a statement that one of the parties will not be in breach despite failing to perform one or more of their contractual obligations. Whether a disclaimer is enforceable depends on; 1. Is the disclaimer part of the contract: (1) is it expressly set out in a written contract that has been signed by the parties? (2) It is expressly brought to the attention of the party by reasonable notice given before the contract was…

To gain insight into the life of female student athletes I interviewed a female student athlete at Wright State University. Gabrielle is a senior studying Sports Science who runs Track and Field. From my conversation with her I could see how proud she was of discipline, strong work ethic, and positive attitude. It seems that she felt as if academic and psychological resources are ample for student athletes and that the support she has found here at Wright State has made her undergraduate degree…

There was a good reason for it, and she thought about this just as much as she thought about not having wanted the River’s child, the guilt gnawing at her toes, the pain shooting through the vessel that stuck right in her heart. The truth would only do harm and when she got thinking about it, she talked herself into being a monster. What mother lies about the father of her child? What mother vows to keep the truth from her son, now that he's alive and healthy and growing, and soon, will be able…

Serenade in C The first notes of Tchaikovsky’s Serenade in C rose sweetly rom the orchestra pit, muffled only slightly by the rustling of the the curtain and the colorful stage lights began to dim. This was it. After months of long and painful hours of rehearsal, it was finally opening night. Her pointe shoes were freshly coated with rosin and her hair neatly slicked back into a tight bun sitting on top of her head. Chin up, toes pointed, legs straight, back arched, she whispered to herself as…

Emery I looked around the dank tunnel before stepping aboard the train. Those around me stared out the window with blank, unfeeling expressions. Their eyes reminded me of the sky above us- gray and hopeless, afraid of the upcoming downpour. Coming home was never fun. After a successful 7 hour day at the CDC, I had washed off all potential diseases and taken a stuffy, slightly yellow tinted can with wheels and sticky seats. The trains had been in use for years, even after the bombings and the…

of the Lemurian order is to reestablish an age of peace akin to the first golden age in which all creatures can coexist. Humanity is sick and dying. By breeding a new race, we could improve our species. They would be stronger, healthier, smarter and possess an improved longevity. Just imagine never looking a day over twenty five. " "The watcher’s DNA is the key to immortality." A scientist commented. “How so?” "I am Dr. Crenshaw by the way, and by examining the Nephilim, it is far easier to…

“When I had journeyed half of our life’s way, I found myself within a shadowed forest, for I had lost the path that does not stray” (Inferno 3). Realistically, my journey to the underworld cannot be described in such poetic terms. That quote just came from a book that I read during my freshman year in college. I died on April 10th, 2018, on my 21st birthday, in an alcohol induced accident, caused by my friend Erin. On that fateful night, my friend Erin and I were walking down Commonwealth…