Essay

“The Day I Tried to Be a Plant Mom”
I used to think plants were just green decorations that didn't ask for much—just sun, water, and love. Easy, right? Wrong. I found out the hard way that becoming a “plant mom” was not as Instagram-perfect as I imagined.
By Kaitesi Abigail9 months ago in Critique
Why Everyone Suddenly Loves 'Quiet Luxury'—and Why It’s a Lie
In recent years, a new trend has quietly taken over the fashion and lifestyle world—something called “quiet luxury.” It’s become the buzzword on social media, the darling phrase in magazines, and a must-know term for influencers, designers, and shoppers alike. But what exactly is quiet luxury, and why has it gained such a sudden surge of popularity? More importantly, is it really what it claims to be, or is there something deeper beneath the polished surface?
By Muhammad Asim9 months ago in Critique
Dear, MAGA
Donald Trump is a narcissistic, wannabe authoritarian dictator! You think that by supporting him and what he’s doing, you will be rewarded or just left alone. But that is not true. After he gets done attacking the marginalized and vulnerable he will be coming after you next. If you think it is fair to attack journalist reporters or even lawyers who have a different opinion as you/Trump, you are on the wrong side of history. If you are supporting this though, and think that anyone who speaks out against your “beloved” DJT, you are nothing but a blind ideologue. If you feel that way, you shouldn’t be advocating for the constitution. You shouldn’t be saying “United We Stand, Divided We Fall”, You shouldn’t be calling “America, the land of the free”. Because our freedom is being taken away slowly day by day. You may not realize it because you have the privilege to not have to worry about your freedom or your lives being taken away from you. People are having their insurance and their Social Security taken away from them, leaving them with barely anything to live on. Veterans, the people that claim to love so much and care so much about, are having their VA benefits, taken away, leaving them to have to pay out of pocket, hundreds of dollars for things like medication, doctor visits and even therapy. Marginalized people are being silenced more than ever. People are being arrested for defending their communities, friends, families. Yet you choose to sit back and do nothing because it doesn’t affect you directly. But believe me, sooner rather than later they will find a way to oppress you too. They always have.
By Abby York9 months ago in Critique
Social Media and the War: Are We Watching the Truth or Propaganda?
In today’s digital world, war doesn’t just happen on the battlefield. It happens on our screens. It plays out in tweets, videos, and live streams. As missiles fly between Israel and Iran, another battle is happening in real time — the fight for truth and control of the narrative.
By Mehmood Niaz9 months ago in Critique
Who was and is Lassie?
Yes, another Lassie story and I think there are still descendants of the original. Leader of the pack allegiances to family
By Mark Graham10 months ago in Critique
Who remembers ......
One early morning I was channel surfing, and I found an old rerun of an old television show I used to watch before going to elementary school. This show always had many lessons to learn as well as just enjoying watching many stories of a boy and his dog. Even watching this show now as a grown person I can still hear my mom saying breakfast is ready, then it was off down the road to catch the school bus for I watched these episodes right before leaving for school. Who remembers the great show known as Timmy and Lassie?
By Mark Graham10 months ago in Critique
History, Identity, and Power: Who Gets to Write the Truth?
History is not merely a record of what happened. It is a powerful tool, shaped by those who write it, often reflecting the agendas, traumas, and aspirations of nations. In our post-colonial world, history is contested terrain. Nowhere is this more evident than in the ongoing debate over the origins of the Jewish people, the identity of modern Israelis, and the broader question of who has the right to claim historical legitimacy.
By David Thusi10 months ago in Critique
How CW failed Wally West
The introduction of Wally West to The Flash Season 2 brought excitement to fans because they finally got to see the beloved Kid Flash join the Arrowverse. His story began with potential as he fought against his sister Iris' excessive protection while learning about his speed abilities before becoming a hero. The show began with a promising narrative for Wally but it evolved into a story that failed to deliver on its potential. The show eliminated Wally's development into the confident speedster from the comics by minimizing his screen time and then removed him from the show without providing any conclusion. The Flash series failed to deliver on its potential for one of DC's most significant speedsters.
By Melvin Savage10 months ago in Critique
The Sabotaging of Sam Wilson's Captain America
Today we will talk about the undermining of Sam Wilson's Captain American. a lot of people are being very dismissal of the character's progression; not welling to give Sam Wilson a chance. They're are many ways the character Is being sabotage.
By Melvin Savage10 months ago in Critique
Dork Drabble #11
On February 4 the question is 'You got trapped in the mall overnight with your BFF's. Make a list of things you would do? If I got stuck in the mall alone or with friends, I would probably find a bookstore with some cozy chairs and find a book to read or a few of them and relax, but in reality, now-a-days that could not happen for when 'last call is heard and the mall closes all the stores bring down the gates and lockdown, and the security guards walk around making sure no one remained flashing their flashlights everywhere.
By Mark Graham10 months ago in Critique
Dork Drabble #10
On February 3 the question is 'If you were principal of your school for a day what would you do to make it more fun and exciting? If I were principal for a day at my old school, I would plan a scavenger hunt for the Freshman students they would need to find various tips about surviving high school. Sophomores/Juniors could search for various scores of sports and other activities and the Seniors could look for various college items. All will be posted somewhere or somehow throughout the school-10 points each. That is what I would do to make fun.
By Mark Graham10 months ago in Critique
Dork Drabbles #9
On February 2 the question is 'In gym class are you a scared of balls person, average, or a star-athlete? Why do you think so? In my gym classes I was totally average, but kind of excelled in track and field, swimming, and gymnastics, but average in football, basketball, and baseball. I remember a few years we had sections for physical fitness when we had to run an obstacle course and being timed as well, which was kind of fun even in a high school PE class for I remember I almost slipped during the Harvard Step Test. Please comment.
By Mark Graham10 months ago in Critique