Dr. Sally Ride’s Journey to Space and the Rise of Women in Exploration In a world where breaking barriers and shattering glass ceilings has become the norm, it’s essential to reflect on the trailblazers who paved the way for the remarkable progress we see today. On June 18, 1983, Dr. Sally Ride, a brilliant physicist …
I found myself deadlocked in a phantom of art Each piece narrated an illusion of attraction My vision, lucid, I followed the appeal of my heart It led me to a diamond, caged by the eyes of them Their eyes glistened in your light A saying taught in the rings of Arabian poets, “You see …
I wrote the first installment of the Fake News series in October of 2020. Both the name and timing of the series attest to my inspiration: being three surreal years deep into the presidency of Donald Trump, in which he spurned the “fake news” that criticized him while welcoming “alternative facts” that improved his image. …
Humans are incapacitated with unalienable emotions of love, happiness, contentment, and empathy, yet; it harbors seeds of hatred, cruelty, and bitterness. The current society we find ourselves in has experienced thousands of years of globalization through empires, dynasties, trade, and teachings. Along the line, our history books have narrated endless accounts of ethnic cleansing, brutal …
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In my slumber, the devil spoke to me In my ears, he sang our melody You were the tune, I was the rhymes You were the stars, I was the night’s chimes We shared a devil, his eyes allured with drops of rain Flooding our gates with a catastrophe of sadness– illness I wished to …
We’ve just had the Summer Solstice and the summer season has officially started. It’s sunny and warm, so it’s a great opportunity to go outside and be active. Outdoor activity can actually be beneficial to your health. Spending time in the sunlight can also help improve your sleep and reduce depression symptoms. Great Places to …
Photo by Tasha Jolley on Unsplash The past three years have been tremendously difficult for the average American student. Through the pandemic, many lost family members, their jobs, and their homes and developed mental and physical disorders. The Supreme Court shut down affirmative action, and student loans are not forgiven. With a lot going on …
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The story of civil unrest in America is one of persistence. It is a story of long, slow, unflagging battle waged against the powers of persecution. Generation after generation finds themselves fighting for the same causes and celebrating each small victory along the stony road to the final, ultimate victory. The underserved, underrepresented masses of …
In Plato’s Republic, written in the fourth century BC, the philosopher posits that ideal and completely just governance can only be achieved beneath the rule of a “philosopher king,” a ruler who seeks truth through philosophical study. To Plato, only this type of ruler can be permanently in the service of justice because only this …
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Is it better to be loved or feared? One is an oath of unfettered promises, bound yet unbound Uttered by the lips of my precious, crowned and resound Like the foremast of my sailing ship of reveries– daydreams Giving direction to my phantoms of serenity and a perishment of happiness The other is a crow, …
