Culture

Japan – The Country and Sites in Tokyo, Kyoto, and Osaka

Over the summer, I had the wonderful opportunity to go to Japan with my family for two and a half weeks. I had an amazing time in Japan seeing places such as Tokyo, Osaka, and Kyoto. In this article...

The Evolution of Cruise Ships Part 2: The Roaring 20s

In the last article going over the evolution of cruise ships, their early history from 1891-1920 was explored, and how cruising began with voyages that would sometimes last for month and catered solely to a wealthy clientele of business...

The 2024-2025 Debate Topic!

Introduction “I used to think one of the most powerful individuals in America was the person who could select the annual high school debate topic. Think of the power – to set the agenda and determine what millions of high...

Unpacking “To Pimp A Butterfly” Part Two

In part two of this series I will be analyzing the next two songs on Kendrick's album. These songs are "King Kunta" and "Institutionalized," both popular favorites from Kendrick fans. Furthermore, these two songs beautifully expand on the first...

“They’re All Dead:” Laylat Al-Qadr and Eid-Al-Fitr in Israel And Gaza

April 10, 2024 marked Eid-Al-Fitr, one of the holiest holidays in Islam, when the end of the Islamic month of Ramadan is reached. During this day, over a billion Muslims spend time with their families, visiting mosques for Eid...

To the End of Earth: Voyage of Hanno the Navigator

In a few short months, the Class of 2024 will find themselves on a new journey as we embark upon our college careers. I feel that now is a particularly apt time to look to the past to one...

Why Be Proud of America?

In the 247 years and 10 months since independence was first declared, millions of Americans, both alive now and long dead, have declared that America is the greatest nation in the world, the greatest nation to ever exist, and...

Israel and Palestine Part 4: A New Kind of Threat | 1974-2022

Welcome back to this especially happy topic. Where we left off, Israel had just defeated yet another Arab invasion and had just wrapped up the last of its conventional wars. However, if that meant the people of Israel could...

The Evolution of Cruise Ships (Part One: 1891 – 1920)

On January 27, 2024, M.S. 'Icon of the Seas' departed Miami on her maiden cruise. At 248,663 tons, she is the largest cruise ship ever built, five times larger than the R.M.S. 'Titanic.' Beyond doubt, she is a marvel...