Jack Finney

by Jack Kerouac, it explains how he tries to forget society’s rules and break-free. Alberto does something similar in his essay, “The Secret Lion.” Alberto Rios attempts to defy society, at much younger age than Kerouac, and gets hurt because of it. The “Beat Generation” included authors who wrote many great essay’s, short stories, and poems. Although this starting group was small, they had an incredible impact on literature. The four people who are the “founders” of this movement are Jack…

Many film adaptations and spoofs have been produced throughout the decades with regards to Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein. Even though not one of these will live up to the legacy that is Frankenstein, it is interesting to see in what ways they have honored the original piece. Animated films bring their own unique perspective to the table. This is a result of the majority of these movies being meant for children and, in turn, not portraying the correct physical appearance. However, the movies are…

Scott Rocklage stands as one of the highly successful scientist in the US. He has managed to accomplish so much in his career. Some of these accomplishments are used as an inspiration to the people in the entrepreneurship as well as biochemical research organizations. Currently, Scott Rocklage serves as the managing partner in 5 AM Ventures Company. Scott Rocklage acquired his position in the year 2003 and has done his best in making the institution top during the harsh economic times. Dr.…

White fang faced many challenges and has a had a hard time for most of his life. When White Fang was a young cub he was the only one who survived his litter. His other brother and sister pups had died from starvation and the cold. White Fang barely made it as a pup. His mom was shot by a dog musher but before she died she showed young White Fang where she had grown up at indian type village. This is where White Fang found his first owner, Grey Beaver. Grey beaver gave White Fang shelter, food,…

Jack the Ripper: Unsolved Murder? The News reports murder stories all the time, but the story of the first recorded serial killer that was never caught is older than anyone alive. Today the police can solve a murder in under a month usually, but the Jack the Ripper case has never been solved after one hundred and twenty years. Jack the Ripper was a serial killer in Whitechapel, London, during 1888 that murdered five prostitutes, removed their organs, and never had his identity fully confirmed…

Getting my scholarship for Santa Fe, graduating high school, moving out of the house, moving into an apartment, getting a job, and now starting freshman year of college. It is insane! It feels like it was just yesterday that I graduated from Klein Oak. Seeing all my family tear up as I walked across that stage, getting my diploma. Being part of the graduation of the Class of 2018. Seeing the acceptance letter for Santa Fe, crying with my mom in happiness. Saying goodbye to all my friends,…

When you think of a geek, you usually think of the thick glasses, reading Batman comics and usually getting beat up by high jocks. Of course, not to mention the embarrassment of going to a comic con in handmade costumes of our favorite super hero or TV show character. Nowadays, we see a lot more geek culture and it’s become a cool, social aspect to embrace that quirky side of being a geek. It’s now cool to strut in our amazing cosplays—cosplay, not costume—and enjoy the fascination of comic…

Jack Kerouac’s On the Road demonstrates the limitless mobility for white American men during the Long Fifties. Kerouac establishes this idea through his characters and adds those of another race and ethnicity to illustrate their freedom or otherwise (lack of freedom) as a Mexican migrant workers. It is unconventional that Sal finds comfort in his encounters with Mexican migrant workers that he meets throughout his western travels. Although it appears to be a carefree and untroubled life,…

Change Laws (Dr. Jack Kevorkian) Jack Kevorkian was an American physician who was often referred to as “Dr. Death” because he believed because he claims to have physician-assisted suicide over 100 people. He simply believed that people had the right to die. He often stated, “Dying is not a crime”. Jack Kevorkian was born on May 26,1928 and he was an American pathologist. Jack was very interested by death and the act of dying; he made regular visits to terminally ill patients. Jack came up…

The Biggest Artists in the Comic World Behind each and every one of our favorite superheroes and comic book legends, lies the imagination and craftsmanship of incredible artists dedicated to their comic universe. Every character and story we love on the page has a mastermind behind them, and here we look at some of the biggest artists in the comic world who make it happen. 1. Steve Ditko This comic artist and writer has worked for a number of comic companies and collaborated with well-known…