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I am Climaxing Right Now...
We've all heard the jokes about getting an English degree. The difference from a large pizza? The pizza can feed a family of four. Why is the president calling? To get a new analysis of Hamlet, obviously. And so on. As such, when I was nearing the end of my undergrad, I needed a plan for skipping the starving part of starving artist.
By Matthew Daniels2 years ago in Chapters
Anxiety Is My Friend
My life, up to this point, had been a perpetual cycle of shit. I was used to the world throwing me curve balls and constantly knocking me down. I expected it. As my mom always told me, “Expect the worst, hope for the best.” I was 18 by now, a solid 6 months into only my second job ever.
By Tiffany Fairfield2 years ago in Chapters
Red
I was well past the reasonable age for a child to know her parents' names when I learned that my father's name was, in fact, Jeffrey and not Red, a moniker coined in his childhood. The nick-name had stuck throughout his life, unlike the vibrant color of his hair from which the name originated. In my lifetime I have only known his dusty no-longer-even-strawberry blonde hair, that fades further with each year.
By Sam Rogers2 years ago in Chapters
Doc Sherwood's Antony and Cleopatra, Act One
Now here's something I've been meaning to do for a while! My old Antony and Cleopatra script, adapted into modern English. It goes without saying you're all more than welcome to use it with any budding young thespians of your own! The clips, complete with original Shakespearean dialogue, are from the last time we staged the play: late 2019, Northeast China, as part of the entertainments for a student speech-making competition!
By Doc Sherwood2 years ago in Chapters
The Transformative Impacts of India's New Education Policy 2020
In July 2020, India unveiled a comprehensive and visionary document that promises to reshape the landscape of education in the country – the New Education Policy (NEP) 2020. With a focus on holistic learning, flexibility, and global competitiveness, the policy marks a significant departure from the conventional approaches to education. This article explores the key highlights and potential transformative impacts of India's New Education Policy 2020.
By Golfcartsguide2 years ago in Chapters
Unearthing Seneca Village: The Hidden History Beneath Central Park
Introduction Central Park stands as an iconic haven in the heart of New York City, a lush escape amidst the urban landscape. But beneath its manicured lawns lies an untold tale of displacement and forgotten communities. Seneca Village, a thriving neighborhood of working-class African Americans and immigrants, was erased to make way for this urban oasis. This article delves into the history of Seneca Village, shedding light on the community that was sacrificed for the creation of Central Park.
By Vivian Yao2 years ago in Chapters
The Night in Memory
I have always been weird. I wasn't always conscious of it, I had moments of blending in, but then I would go to a sleepover and stare at the ceiling while my friends fell asleep in seconds. I was different. I couldn't spend the night at my friends, once I got a phone I would call my mom to come pick me up in the middle of the night and I never knew why. I still don't fully know why -- I didn't have an actual reason, I think it was just various anxiety. Which sucked, because I never really wanted to be home but I felt like I needed to be there, like there would be an apocalypse and I was the only one who could protect my family when that was the farthest thing from true.
By J "Griffin" Rooms2 years ago in Chapters
One Day When I Was a Senior
When coming up with ideas for this prompt, I thought of quite a few stories. Some were unfortunately too short to fit the word requirement, and some that I was afraid would make others embarrassed. Then I remembered something that I believe I only told a couple of people, one of whom was the Vice-Principal. So strap yourselves in, for congratulations you lucky reader, you are in for an interesting tale! Hopefully, I guess it would be up to you whether it is interesting or not.
By Rebecca Patton2 years ago in Chapters
