New Left

few go to Alaska, so I was confused every time the spotlight shined on me when I uttered that state. But I never did shy from it. I adored it. But no, I did not live in an igloo or ever met a penguin that wasn’t in a zoo. “I am gonna make all new friends,” I continued ranting to myself to tame my nervousness on the car ride to school. “You are fine. You’re good.” With every ditch in the back roads from Jefferson to Middletown, I started to morph from excited to basically wanting…

"Your total is three dollars and seventy-five cents," read a feminine voice. "Care to donate to Saint Jude?" "Sure," spoke a masculine voice. "Select how much you wish to give on the screen," she paused. "Your new amount is a hundred and three bucks and seventy-five cents. Do you want a bag for your item?" "No, thanks." "Would you care for a receipt?" "No, thank you." "Have a good day, sir?" "Same with you." Founded by John Valentine Steger in eighteen ninety-six: Steger, Illinois stretched…

wooden floor that is light brown and a L stairs to your left when you walk in with a bathroom in front of you and a school flyer style bulletin board with ads/flyers for the gym. To your right there are two doors and the second door is open 95% of the time, but the first one is blocked off because of mats being stacked behind it. The second door to the right the room has an eight by 20 foot layout where the room is all the way to the left are two picnic like tables with chairs around them.…

Every new year comes with excitement for what the next 365 days has in store, for me in January 2015 I found myself browsing open medical jobs in my area which led me to Thompson Health’s employment opportunities page. The more I read, the more I became intrigued. Deep down inside my subconscious I could hear myself saying “just do it!”, so I did I sent in my job application, and resume. Little did I know that the simple click of a submit button would lead me in such a life-changing adventure.…

pale skin. Purple bruises dotted her right arm. A gash, slowly healing, curved its way under her left breast, and her lower legs were adorned in scratches, probably from when she had climbed up that slope. And despite how much soap she had used, the sickening odour of blood would not disappear. Wrapping herself in the wash-cloth, she returned to her room. The maid was nowhere to be seen, but had left fresh clothes on the box. After getting dressed, she slumped back onto the bed again, facing…

a very powerful saying. In society these days everything is about the social norm. For example, my aunt had twin girls who are one-and-a-half-year-old now. One of the girls is more dominant and learns very quickly. My aunt noticed that she uses her left…

The Changeling walked around or flew about the huge base, the leader Queen Chrysalis smiled at the site of her Changelings getting to work. “Good work, those Power Ponies won’t be able to stop.” Queen Chrysalis said. A giant boulder crash through the hive front door, The Changeling quickly getting out of the way before it crushed them, Queen Chrysalis looked at the three fillies that came through the hole. “Well I was hoping for a more quieter break in,” Winter said, Autumn moved a few…

spent in Auschwitz. Luck played an important role in Vladek’s survival before, during, and after the months he spent in Auschwitz. Before being separated, Vladek and Anja made their way to Sosnowiec. After finding refuge in Mr. Lukowski’s shed, Vladek left to scout around. He noticed a man following him and became worried. The man happened to also be a Jew and told Vladek of a black market nearby. (pg. 139) There, he was able to purchase sausages, eggs, and cheese which saved his life. Later,…

strength. His physical traits might be a lot, but looking at it; proves that he might be a leader. The image shows a man standing tall with his right hand up high as if he is about to give a speech. He stands nude with a sandal on and a scarf on his left shoulder. Idealistically looking, he looks like old person. His ears are a bit big, and if he is closely look at, there can be sign of wrinkles on his forehead, arms, chest, stomach, and even legs. The action which the statue expresses can be…

“Bring ‘em down! Him and whatever filth he’s got laying around up there with him!” he bellowed before muttering under his breath, “That idiotic, spineless grouser.” And looking neither to his left nor right, the man spoke with sheer confidence amidst concurrently, still, admiring his weapon and it’s work thus far; and promptly after concluding his demand, his two cohorts leapt into action, from the stage onto the floor, and began shoving their…