That Was Then

Columbus, Was it Worth It? “The beginning of knowledge is the discovery of something we do not understand” -Frank Herbert. Before the Age of Discovery, many people were too afraid of exploring the oceans. At the time, they believed that the world was flat and there were many formidable tales about stupefying sea monsters. Sailors were afraid of falling off the edge of the world or being attacked by an ominous creature. These fears and false beliefs of the world kept many people from pursuing a…

Chuck’s dark brown hair was oily and unkempt as if he hadn’t known the pleasure of a shower or a comb in a while. His beard was grown in uneven patches along his jawline. His once green, now faded to a light grey, jacket covered his torn and sweat stained t-shirt underneath. He wore a pair of denim blue jeans that were shredded at the knees and rested just…

There will always be the standout Schindler’s of the world, but what about your average John Doe that works down the street. Was he in favor of jewish suppression? Did he believe that jewish community were the source of German economic struggles? Did you believe that ousting this population from the earth would be a service to the world? Or was he just a bystander that was to afraid to stand up against the military? All questions I do not have the answer too, but I wish to find out. All of which…

because she tasked me with the duty of writing dining guides. One part of me was excited to write because I am an English major and spent the last three years writing every type of paper under the sun. On the other hand, I was nervous because I am not familiar with writing for a magazine and after three years of writing, not super confident in my ability to write. However, I kept positive thoughts, and as an intern, there was no reason why I should be perfect at it first try. Jenny tasked me…

did not think that was true. I told Jenny that Ms.Stiles has been a big mythical creatures nerd and she has a bunch of books about them, too. We decided to follow Ms.Stiles to see if Jenny could hear her thought. Jenny was not very good at staying hidden and accidentally bumps into her. Something happened to her when Ms.Stiles caught her from hitting the concrete. Jenny did not talk for fifteen seconds and her breathing was heavy after she came back. I waited until Ms.Stiles was no where near us…

If she hadn’t ever moved, she would have never been put through what she was and would probably still be alive. Hannah’s first crush in the new town was with Justin Foley. It’s…

Dave Saunders has a very unique couple of days in “The Man Who Was Almost a Man” where he is a part of a man vs. self conflict through working in the fields and his adventures at night. This story revolves around Dave, the protagonist, basically being denied the fact of him being a man and not a boy anymore. Three people are doing so, and they would be his mother, Joe (the owner of a local store), and Jim Hawkins (the man that he works for in the local fields). Dave brings up the point of…

Who Was Jesus? Throughout history, the idea of Jesus; who he was; what his purpose was, and even his existence has been questioned. But through many readings and accounts from his followers, it can be seen that those who did follow him, and did believe him and believe in him, saw him as many things. His followers saw him as a teacher, a healer and, most importantly, as Messiah, or Christ, who would be the Saviour of the world. To his followers, Jesus was Messiah (Christ), Son of God. While at…

The novel That Was Then, This Is Now ,by S.E Hinton has an important message that many people do not pay attention to. The novel has an ongoing theme of seeking revenge. In the process of retaliation, there are many consequences. As Mahatma Gandhi, the leader of the Indian nationalism said, “ An eye for an eye only ends up making the whole world blind.” This quote completely relates to the message that the book is inferring. This quote is acknowledging that seeking revenge never ends, in…

world. In the book That was Then, This is Now by S.E Hinton the book is told by the main character, Bryon’s, perspective of the way things are for him in life with his “brother” Mark. Because of Mark’s crazy parents killing each other, Bryon and his mother allowed Mark to join their family. Bryon and Mark are mischievous and are continuing to grow up as atrocious boys. After a tragic death, Bryon is starting to care and become more mature. For example, the text says,“ Cathy was crying without…