The Anguish of Guilt – The Tell-Tale Heart by Edgar Allan Poe
In the middle of the nineteenth century, Edgar Allan Poe was at his peak of writing poetry for literary magazines. He had critiqued and written many classic stories such as “The Raven” and other well-known stories. The stories coming from … Read more
A Flock of Feminists: “The Story of an Hour”
Following the Civil War and the emancipation of slaves, American women were inspired to advocate for their own personal freedoms. Women’s organizations were founded to promote suffrage, employment opportunities, and property rights for women. However, others still argued that … Read more
The Maturity of Utilitarianism
The Maturity of Utilitarianism The Egg by Andy Weir is a short story presenting a vision of the afterlife through a second-person perspective. The main character has a conversation with God in a blank void and comes to realize that … Read more
Week 14: The Ending of a Chapter
By: Mary Catherine Ellington At the beginning of this week, tensions remained high in the wake of the 2020 Presidential Election and our future final semester exams. The highly anticipated election was over, but the results still seemed to be … Read more
Week 13: We Made Our Voices Heard!
At the beginning of this week, tensions were high as the election drew closer. The excitement of Halloween had passed from the weekend and anticipation of the election had set in. Tuesday was election day and for many of us … Read more
Week 10: Home Stretch of the Semester
Week 10 of ENGL 105 was very busy and productive week as we wrapped up our Unit 2 projects. Outside of class, I think this week was a very routine week which is nice as we embark into the so … Read more
New Versus Old: Investigation on Customers of Two Drink Stores
URL for Presentation: https://youtu.be/LUr_BiVTRio Preface: The younger generation in today’s China is heavily impacted by the rising cultural phenomenon of drinking made-to-order tea. My friends and I are no exception to its vast influence: when hanging out, we would order … Read more
Small Town Social
PREFACE Retail spaces and parking lots serve for more uses than shopping; parking lots are a space for people to linger after shopping or use the area for sitting in their car without being accused of loitering. It is very … Read more
The Authentic Diner Comeback
Preface People may initially come to authentic diners for a variety of reasons – novelty, reviews, recommendations – but the majority of business for most restaurants is repeat business. I’ve been to Gypsy’s about 10 times, returning for celebrations, proximity, … Read more
The Appeal of Rea Farms Park
Preface: Living in the Charlotte area, I have the opportunity to drive past many places that can serve as entertainment. These places include restaurants, sporting areas, shopping centers, and parks. My friends and I always try to find new … Read more