Historically, poetry has been the predominant form of literature around the world. It wasn’t until the late 1800s that society saw the rise of the novel. Today, the novel is…
I like big books and I cannot lie
There used to be a time when authors would write an entire story from start to finish within the confines of a 400 page book. Nowadays, it’s not uncommon to…
Why you should be reading this
Do you love to read but simply can’t find the time the pick up a book anymore? Or do you detest reading and go to great lengths to avoid picking…
When books become films
Whenever a popular novel is adapted into a movie, it seems that readers are always quick to announce how much better the book is. Some people even go so far…
Gender-swapping
What is gender? For some gender is just a way of identifying whatever they’ve got going on between their legs, but the stereotypes associated with gender and sexuality have a substantial impact on our lives.
Food for thought
If you were to ask someone on the street where their food comes from, their answer would likely be the name of a supermarket. But that’s not really the truth. Before our food makes its way to the grocery store, it is grown at a farm and then processed somewhere else entirely.
The rise of e-quality
As an English major and avid reader, I have read my fair share of books. Even after reading my textbooks for school, there is something comforting about curling up with a good book. Reading can be a wonderful hobby, especially once you find a brilliant author who continues to spoil you with hours of entertainment in a $10 paperback.
A nation divided
Living in a country with only two major political parties can greatly limit the amount of legal change that can be achieved on a national level—especially if that country happens to be the United States.
The government is watching you
Earlier this year, the name Edward Snowden was not likely to gain any attention in casual conversation. Now the name is well known around the world—and even if you don’t remember his name, you remember what he did. Only a few weeks ago, Snowden, an ex-contractor for the National Security Agency, leaked secret information regarding the government surveillance program in the United States to the Associated Press. His decision to release the nature of the surveillance program has been met with a lot of questions and concerns from American citizens.
What is an atheist?
What is an atheist? Any simple Internet search will tell you that an atheist is someone who rejects the existence of any godlike deities. However, for many people, especially those not familiar with the concept of atheism, this raises more questions than it answers.
Preparing for the work world
Many of us already know how frustrating it is to apply for an entry level job only to discover that it requires two years of experience and a bachelor’s degree. We’ll get the degree (or perhaps already have one), but how are we supposed to gain work experience when the supposed starting point in most job fields requires said experience?