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The Struggles of Man Why we are here and the meaning behind life are ideas humanity has been looking to answer for centuries. In Existentialism, there is no inherent larger meaning to life, rather the individual exists first and then he or she spends a lifetime finding purpose in nature. Through our own volition, we make choices that later define who we are in our life. Moreover, existentialist ideas become prevalent when the individual suffers in their life as one struggles to find a…

In viewing the article, “Concussion in Sports: Post concussive Activity Levels, Symptoms, and Neurocognitive Performance” the ultimate goal in the discussed topic of concussions is to observe an athlete post injury in their activity to see if it plays a role in the concussive symptoms and performance on some cognitive tests. In context, “Evidence suggests that athletes engaging in high intensity activities after concussion have more difficulties with cognitive recovery” (“Concussion”). To…

In the spring of 1846, Eliza Stacey, realizing her desperate need for money, writes a letter to her father-in-law Edward pleading for his support in paying her family’s debt. The composition of her letter was critical as her husband remained in prison unable to pay their debt and her pregnancy was taking its toll. Eliza utilizes alliteration, understatement, and pathos to reach the generosity of her father-in-law all while examining her own situation with grace. Stacey opens the first paragraph…

Occampunio calls it “staggering”. The author states the quote as saying history does not diverge into reality but is reality in an amazing sense. This is true in that we live history because what we did previously is in our thoughts and actions all the time as it sets “reality” therefore living it as well. He also goes on to say that the quote states history is not the events that took place but the belief we have of what took place. I believe he is trying to say we like to believe…

more positively this year. I was told by my father that if you make yourself more productive, time seems to go by faster. I didn’t listen to him so I learned the hard way. Ultimately I became a happier person mentally. It took me awhile to get here, but it finally happened. I personally never thought that I would get over depression but it’s gone for now and I feel great. Last year I spent too much time worrying about the future whereas now I’m living in the present and conquering the days as…

view footage and public shots filmed general crowds of people completely their daily tasks and errands. The purpose of this documentary comes across and informing people of why people do parkour and what it means to do the activity, while at the same time attempting to ask people to be more open minded about the subject and see things from another perspective. “Expository documentaries speak directly to the viewer, often in the…

at this level, good grades are essential. A few annoyances that I have discovered while working in groups is when individuals place blame on others specifically. The purpose of a group project is to work in a fluid motion and work together. My reactions under stress are mild, but I would rather not be put into a situation where…

Imagine being anxious for a presentation you have to display, having a big final to prepare for, or going to a big slumber party where you only know one person, now imagine feeling that way all the time. That is what it’s like to have a severe case of anxiety. For a person that has anxiety, the feeling never truly goes away. There are multiple cases of anxiety, but the most crucial is social anxiety. When having a severe case of social anxiety, this can cause someone to have a fear of speaking…

concepts that influence the way humans see the world. In this essay, here is not only a place or a position, it has a broader meaning that includes behavior, lifestyle, and mind. Likewise, now is not exclusively the present moment, it is extended to a time that our imagination cannot reach. Both concepts imply human ignorance and blindness towards the environment, surroundings, and future. During the past few weeks, the class of ENC1001 has been reading interesting poems and short stories.…

almost the reciprocation of a dream room, imagine thinking about how you were back in middle school starting from 8 grade year. She’s like the other half of me when i was younger. Besides the bratty ways. Which is why Alice, the protagonist of “Alice in time” by Penelope Bush and I are similar in more than one way then i expected. We both share just about the same views of the world, are viewed by the world in various perspectives…