I am attending the 2nd session of the Washington Journalism and Media Conference this July from the 14th to the 19th. I am super excited as I have never attended a conference like this before. Before then, I had been pondering a lot about what I wanted to do once I graduated. I had itContinue reading “WJMC Day 0: Preparation”
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The Evolution of Poetry – Survey of Poetry Honors Project (5/23/24)
Poetry was originally an oral art. Poetry was passed on through songs and spoken words. Poetry recited history and stories of gods at social gatherings and festivals. Poems were long and rhythmic tales that lived on through generations of repetition. Poets stopped using oral poetry and began pursuing written poetry so they could appeal moreContinue reading “The Evolution of Poetry – Survey of Poetry Honors Project (5/23/24)”
OVER TRACK Album Review/Analysis
This is the first album I have ever listened to from NTX, formerly NT9. With this in mind, I believe this album is extremely underappreciated. 🚨 This may be the first time I’ve found such a great album from a group with monthly streams that aren’t in the millions. I originally heard the title trackContinue reading “OVER TRACK Album Review/Analysis”
Book Ban – English I B Honors Project (3/21/24)
Since 1637, many books have been banned for reasons ranging from ludicrous to corrupt. Even some kids’ books have been nominated for removal. An example would be Little Red Riding Hood which was nominated for “violence.” Another would be Matilda by Roald Dahl which was nominated for “encouraging students to disobey their parents.” The bookContinue reading “Book Ban – English I B Honors Project (3/21/24)”
Why Are K-Pop Songs Getting Shorter?
I’m sure this is a phenomenon that most people are no stranger to. Most songs these days have gotten shorter and are usually less than 3 minutes long. This trend has resulted in many complaints from fans and has made it supernatural to see a K-pop song longer than 2 minutes and 59 seconds. Fortunately,Continue reading “Why Are K-Pop Songs Getting Shorter?”
Poet from the Past Research Project – Emily Dickinson (5/15/24)
Emily Dickinson was born in Amherst, Massachusetts on December 10th, 1830. She wrote over 1,800 poems. It is said that the way Emily Dickinson was raised heavily influenced the way she wrote. She grew up in an extremely strict religious household. The belief in the Calvinist doctrine of predestination affected what topics she wrote aboutContinue reading “Poet from the Past Research Project – Emily Dickinson (5/15/24)”
French Culture Outside of France – French I B Honors Project (3/21/24)
Since the beginning of the French empire, France has made a lasting impact on the countries around them. The French language is already natively spoken on 6 continents. These continents include Europe, Africa, Asia, North America, South America, and Oceania. One can see that French influence is very widespread. It all started in what isContinue reading “French Culture Outside of France – French I B Honors Project (3/21/24)”
ETERNALT Album Analysis/Review
“All My Poetry” is so good!!! And I’m even happier it’s over 3 minutes long. The K-pop group Close Your Eyes debuted with the Album ETERNALT on April 2, 2025 (it’s technically an EP on Spotify, but it’s as long as an album, so that’s what we’ll call it). After watching the music video forContinue reading “ETERNALT Album Analysis/Review”
The Electric State: Good Books vs. Bad Adaptations
The Electric State, which was created by Simon Stålenhag, had a movie adaptation released on Netflix on March 14, 2025. I had high hopes for this movie as I had already been interested in The Electric State. Yet, I was unpleasantly disappointed. Not that the movie was terrible or anything. I remember finishing it oneContinue reading “The Electric State: Good Books vs. Bad Adaptations”
The Problem With Les Champs Elysees – French I Honors Project (1/26/24)
“Les Champs Elysees” is a popular French song released in 1969. It was written by Michael Wilshaw and sung by Joe Dassin. It is a French adaptation of a British song called “Waterloo Road” which was released in 1968 by Pierre Delano. This song is immensely popular in France and other European countries. It isContinue reading “The Problem With Les Champs Elysees – French I Honors Project (1/26/24)”
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