“I will seize fate by the throat; it shall certainly never wholly overcome me” (BrainyQuote). Unfortunately for Beethoven, fate is something that is set in stone. No matter what one does, fate cannot be changed. An excellent example of this would be the Greek tragedy Oedipus the King by Sophocles. In this story, Oedipus findsContinue reading “The Will of Fate (9/19/24)”
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WJMC Day 0: Preparation
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”
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)”
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 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)”
(SPOILERS) The Creator and Man vs. Technology – Creative Writing Honors Project (5/17/24)
(WAIT! This essay contains spoilers for the movie The Creator! If you don’t want spoilers, don’t read this essay!) There are many movies that feature the Man vs. Technology conflict type like Wall-E, iRobot, Avengers: Age of Ultron, The Mitchells vs. The Machines, M3GAN, and The Matrix. In most Man vs. Technology movies, technology isContinue reading “(SPOILERS) The Creator and Man vs. Technology – Creative Writing Honors Project (5/17/24)”
The Eurocentricity of Fantasy Literature – English I Honors Project (1/28/24)
I have read fantasy literature my whole life, and I would hate to read anything else. From kingdoms led by dragons to magical warrior cats, I have had my fill of fantasy. Fantasy brings wonder and escapism to people young and old. The most notable ones would be Disney movies. Unfortunately, the representation of diverseContinue reading “The Eurocentricity of Fantasy Literature – English I Honors Project (1/28/24)”
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