Jesus Walks

As children embark on a journey through elementary school, many get the question, “What do you want to be when you grow up?” Answers vary from being a doctor, firefighter, or even an occupation that may seem unrealistic but possible in a child’s eyes: queen or king of the world! As these children with aspiring dreams embark on a new journey throughout high school, they get the question, “What college are you planning to go to?” While many are easily decisive about their answer to that question, there are those already in college that underestimated the long lasting effects of college that they thought would not happen in high school. Although many believe that college is the expected plan to go after high school and that being a college dropout would deem failure, being a college dropout does not determine one’s self-worth to society. This is because not everyone could afford college, not everyone will keep that driving passion to continue college, and there are alternative ways aside from college. College is not for everyone and should not be forced upon. One of the main factors that contribute to dropping out of college is the financial aspect of it; many students are in debt because of accumulation of loans they have to pay back in order to attend college. According to Robert B. Cialdini, the “Godfather of Influence” (“Influence at Work”) and co-author of “Principles of Interpersonal Influence”, “commitment is being willing to continue a certain action if the…

the concept of religion, racism, family, and higher education. One noteworthy song that came out of that album was Jesus Walks. In this song, West utilizes biblical imagery, and a variety of rhetorical strategies to convey his argument about how the media should promote more music about religious empowerment, than rap songs that induces violence, drugs, and sex. In Jesus, Walks West addresses a multitude of problems that can range from personal to a national crisis. At heart, this song is a…

After reading both Kelle Lasn’s and Richard Louv’s pieces on how humans have become distant from nature, I became very upset with myself. When I was younger I loved spending time outside. Whether I was playing sports with the neighborhood kids, helping my grandfather with his garden or talking walks in the park near my house, I realized that I do not spend nearly as much time outside as I used to. With technology constantly being invented and reinvented, video games, television shows and phones…

For starters, the walk in hours to see the academic advisor are so scarce especially when considering a student’s classes that they must attend. Another problem that these students are faced with is their own work schedules they must accommodate for as well. Between classes, work and other life activities, it is almost impossible to fit in the academic advisor. Not to mention the wait that goes along with it. This is a problem that needs to be solved in order to properly meet the needs of the…

A Walk to Remember is a romance story between the two main characters Landon and Jamie. The story takes place in Beaufort, North Carolina in 1958. This story is centered on a small southern town where Baptist churches play a significant role. Being considered as the bad boy of the high school, Landon’s life is in need of a quick adjustment. He decides to take a drama class in hopes of having an easy senior year. There he meets Jamie, the preacher’s daughter his friend’s scorn. Although he’s…

dinner and other household chores. He then stopped persisting and asked that I come out to play with him on the condition that I would walk him to the gate down the road. I relented and got up to walk with him even against my better judgement. I must have noticeably winced since he gave me a funny look. When we got a little ways down the dirt road, he asked me, “Are you unwell?” I could only stare at him in response, for I could not tell him of what father had been doing to me. He asked me…

and sent to a private home care by Landon's father, who paid for it, relieving the Ministers financial burden. While in the hospital, Jamie gives Landon a book that was once her mothers. She states that God may have sent Landon to her to help her through the rough times and that Landon is her angel. Landon builds a telescope for Jamie to be able to see a one-time star. Jamie's father helps him, also forming a bond. She gets a beautiful view of the comet through the new telescope and it is…

My lifeline came to me in the form of my best friend that day. I was late to the bus after calling my mom. The phone call made hearing the news harder. “Paige, it 's Pam. She just passed away. I 'm so sorry, honey. I love you,” my mom said, choking back tears. My mom had already texted my best friend Taylor, and told her I would really need somebody right now. I made the long walk to the back of the bus, tears streaming down my face, but still managing to hold myself together. I didn 't make eye…

weren 't saying that 30 seconds ago when you hid behind your hands," the guy said, imitating a scared little girl. This guy was challenging me, Cassandra Ainsworth, who did he think he was? The music stopped playing for some reason and everyone was looking at us. "I had everything under control" "Sure you did, and are you allergic to the words 'thank you '," the guy said with a fake confused face. "Awh if only I cared about what you think, but I don 't, so thanks but no thanks" "At least…

Film Critique Presenter (Anne Smith): Good evening, Australia. I’m Anne Smith and this is Sunday. Tonight, we will be travelling back in time to review the heart-warming romance, Grease (1978). This will be followed by a review of the blockbuster comedy, Zoolander. However, yesterday, we remembered the loss of music legends Johnny and June Cash (née Carter). To begin the show, we have Dilki De Silva with us to give her critique of Walk the Line (2005), the award-winning biopic of these two…