Looking Backward

My Traitor’s Heart by Rian Malan continuously explores the contrast between the white South African and black South African experiences. The Braaivleis initially is presented as a “profound cultural ritual” (107) started by early Afrikaner settlers. This piece of culture proves very important because it is an essential piece of the beginnings of white settlers history in South Africa. However, the contrasting experiences that Malan frames the Braaivleis with provides perspective into the true…

referencing the board during this time) If there is one thing about sailing that you should know, it is you cannot sail into the wind (RB), Physics does not allow it. When you try to sail into the wind the sails flap like crazy and you start drifting backwards. So if Steve here (RB) is sailing up on the port, or left side of the wind, and he wants to reach a point…

fields no one stopped they merely looked, and kept working. Once we had finally reached the old walled cemetery behind the church; Father Quinel slowly lowered her down into the hole and removed the cross from her grip. I stood with Father Quinel looking…

Twelve rounds, 36 minutes and did either contender ever quit tossing? Forward and backward, two glad 147-pounders winging haymakers, the title of the world's best welterweight on hold, every battling with the desperation it justified. The Barclays Center group booed the choice, yet you think about whether it was on account of rather than Round 13, a really young looking usher was guiding them towards the entryway. This was what boxing could be, what it ought to be. "On the off chance that you…

I sit with my back against the wall pretending to read and braid my hair. My parents are talking outside. I catch pieces of the conversation, they're talking about the war. Everyone is always talking about the war now. We're scared. We aren't prepared, the number of people in the army is low and dropping fast. We think they may start drafting soon. If they did they would choose the houses oldest son, and if there are no sons or the oldest son is still too young to fight, then the father will…

These two scientists have very similar theories. They are only going different directions. Darwin is looking at the decedents. He is seeing the changes in a species over time. On the other hand, Dawkins is working backwards. He is trying to use out genetics to trace our ancestors back to one being. However, both of them rely on sex. “We have reason to believe…that a change in the conditions of life, by specially…

What’s got Billy so Spooked? Kurt Vonnegut. American World War Two survivor and famous author published Slaughterhouse-Five in 1969, 24 years after his experiences in World War Two. More specifically, his time as a prisoner of war (POW) and his survival of the Dresden bombing. The protagonist of this sci-fi anti-war novel, Billy Pilgrim, went through similar events as his auth0r however dealt with them much differently. Vonnegut uses science fiction, time, and personal reflection to reveal the…

Throughout these four months of physical education I was able to set some goals for myself according to my performance as well as for my grades. Most of my goals are regarding the fitness test which I am looking to accomplish most of them during 2016. My first goal would be to improve on the mile run, the mile run is the most exhausting and challenging of all. Last time I was able to improve by 40 seconds stopping at nine minutes and five seconds, my goal…

"FUCKING READY!" Dalla's phone went off. She was looking for her phone with her left hand, she found it and lazily put it in her left ear. "H-hello" She sluggishly spoke. "Are you just now waking up?" She heard: Cherrie on the other side. (You Better stay on the other side of the road motherfucker. Again with my emo jokes) "No, I've been awake." Dalla sarcastic responses "Well, smart-ass I was gonna bring you home a surprised." When Cherrie says she's gonna bring home a "surprised." she…

of my time at the museum under Santiago. Under him, because everything about this work is designed to put you there. The Saint is ascending, and you are looking up to witness it. A cold, harsh blue sky is the backdrop for this Dali masterwork. Starting at the base of the painting, a burnt orange, desolate beach and craggy cliffs border…