Stunning

those people don’t see is the beauty inside the scorpion, instead they judge it by the outside. The meaning can be a little stern at times, but a scorpion isn’t always the sweetest animal. Sometimes you just have to dig a little deeper to see how “stunning” a scorpion actually is. At first glance of a scorpion, you would think to step away because it’s not the most lovely looking animal. With their large pincers, black beady eyes, and pointy poisonous tail: they aren’t the most friendly…

Virginia is a place for sightseers, especially in the fall. Thanks to the trees lining the region's forests, the state's skyline is painted warm colors of red, orange, and yellow. But you don't necessarily have to be visiting Virginia's countryside to experience the visual beauty that it has to offer. There are many roads throughout the state that offer scenic views. In fact, more than 2,500 miles of roadways are designated as scenic byways, according to the Virginia Department of…

You do not attend a showing of The Addams Family to be moved or inspired; you go for laughs and fun. And when you have a cast as talented as the one at CM Performing Arts Center’s Noel S. Ruiz Theatre, you will exit the theatre thoroughly entertained. This iconic brand has been around for quite some time and while the musical may not be the strongest of material per se, Andrew Lippa's score and the Marshall Brickman/Rick Elice's book are uproarious and, to be honest, does have heart. The…

The Seagull displayed breath-taking stories that gripped my attention from start to finish. The cast and the crew arranged the play in a stunning manner which imitated Russian Soap Operas and Realism. Throughout the book, the Northview Theater Company portrays the theme of “life is cruel” by showing symbols and acting. A symbol that the play consisted of is the seagull itself. Generally, the seagull represents living life with no boundaries. In contrast, Chekhov used the seagull in the play to…

Should Barbie be banned? When it comes to views of how girls and young women think, Barbie is considered to be the perfect image for their looks. But is that really true? According to statistics, Barbie only causes harm to women. Creating an unrealistic body image, causing eating disorders, and making a make believe fairytale are just a few reasons why Barbie should be banned. From her release in 1959, Barbie was an instant success; however, it only takes one look at Barbie to tell that her…

Fifth grade is over and here comes a new year sixth grade. I really don’t know how I feel or how I am supposed to feel about it. I mean should I be happy, excited, mad I don’t know how I should feel it something new. A new start and a time to make memories. Time is winding down to the first day of sixth grade. As I start to realize I’m going to middle school and this isn't all just a dream, it’s real life. The day has come where I walk through the doors of my new school, middle school. All I…

confidence boosting. “Most people get tattooed to mark significant aspect of themselves or their life” Says Jodie Michalak, a tattoo and body piercing expert. Michalak even goes on to say that it has become a fashion statement, showing off full sleeves in stunning black and white to full color has become a way to show ‘who’ you are (About Style, “Reasons People Get Tattooed”). Even Maria Cristerna, a former lawyer says her tattoos are a statement and reflection of herself, “Yes, I like people to…

Mad Max: Fury road is a riveting new take on the classic series, and it keeps the audience captivated the entire film. Besides the non-stop action and intense imagery, the film has a surprising amount of depth and character development throughout it. The movie reflects real ideas of nuclear disaster, war, slavery, sexism, propaganda, god status, oppression, and relentless vestiges hope. Mad Max: Fury Road is a fast-paced post-apocalyptic action film directed by George Miller that focuses on…

Three major events that took place during Jimmy Carter’s presidency that changed national politics and led Jimmy Carter to lose the 1980 election. This research paper is going to explain the Jimmy Carter's administration efforts in the Middle East involving the Camp David Accords. This research paper will also explain his response to the Iranian Revolution in 1979. Lastly, this research paper will explain how the Iranian hostage crisis began and ended. First, Jimmy Carter’s administration…

My biggest fashion icon has to be Hayley Williams, the lead singer of the famous pop-punk band, Paramore. Her style would probably best be described as ‘unique’. With dyed orange hair, brightly colored clothing, and a combination of patterns from head to toe, Hayley can look good in anything and everything. And because of her confidence and poise, she really does wear ‘anything and everything’! One of the reasons that I appreciate her style is because she wears outrageous clothes without…