With the end of the academic year coming to a close, I think it would be appropriate to discuss my experiences in Humanities Core, candidly of course. I remember signing up for Humanities Core and experiencing apprehension, and a little dread. I imagined it as simply another English course, composed of monotonous reading and rigidly prompted essays. Of course my imagined perspective was solely based … Continue reading Remembering Humanities Core
As this post’s relevancy is contingent on my research project, I will be explaining my primary source, the reason why I chose it, and why this case in particular is a perfect representation of my proposed research question. As a brief introduction, I will spend some time proposing my research question, its relevancy, and why I chose this particular Supreme Court case. Firstly, I … Continue reading Obergefell V Hodges
I know many of you are aware of the recent challenges there have been against conventional views on gender. In my opinion, these challenges became increasingly prevalent after the passage of legislation by Obama regarding the creation of transgender bathrooms in certain institutions. However, once Obama had passed this legislation and satisfied the petitioners’ demands, the issue regarding gender and acceptance did not end. There … Continue reading Trigger Warning: Gender, Discussed As It Should Be
Recently, while reading Gandhi’s Hind Swaraj, I came across a variety of views which seemed counter intuitive and contradictory. Among the most contradictory however, was Gandhi’s views on violence and fighting for one’s freedom and home-rule. Through my rudimentary and basic understanding of Gandhi before reading his work, I knew that he was a pacifist, but I was unaware of the extent to which he would evolve … Continue reading A Realistic View of the World
There are a plethora of reasons which attempt to explain why so many foreigners are driven to our soil. Our political freedoms and liberties are unrivaled, our bountiful amounts of natural resources dwarf those of other countries, and our diverse geographic settings allow for people suited to a myriad of different climates to find a location that is just right for them. However, despite these … Continue reading Capitalism: The Greatest Economic System On The Face Of The Planet
America will always be a land of opportunity, and a bastion of possibility. Our freedoms, liberties, protections, laws, and diversity is what brings so many immigrants to our beautiful country. However, what truly drives the American economy and the American way of life? Answering this sole question will unlock the true reasons behind why so many flock to our elegant shores. Recently, I was reading … Continue reading The Importance of The American Industrial Complex
Over the entire course of my educational career, I’ve constantly heard complaints directed towards American colonial expansion in the early formative years of the United States. The United States started off with thirteen colonies all hovering around the eastern seaboard, where agriculture was extremely popular. However, many religious minorities and impoverished citizens in Europe began to see the popularity, opportunity, and freedom they could explore … Continue reading American Imperialism Justified
It is quite saddening, in my opinion, to see the changes of character in the people that make up this great nation. It is apparent from my experiences both in and out of school grounds, that people no longer regard America as the greatest nation on Earth. Instead, people choose to tarnish America’s reputation and try to apologize for our history. A major propagation from … Continue reading American Exceptionalism Is Exceptional
I’m nearly one hundred percent sure that the majority of people in this country, even globally, recognize that technology is gradually becoming more and more integrated into today’s society. There are many arguments that support the humongous advances in technology, while there are also a plethora of arguments that attempt to prove that the latest advances in technology prove detrimental to our society. Throughout my … Continue reading The Depletion and Degeneration of Innate Human Ability
For me, living in America is a true blessing, and I am eternally grateful everyday for the life that I get to live and the freedoms I get to enjoy. Some of these freedoms encapsulate religion, speech, mobility, and trade. Unfortunately, there is one freedom that I know of that has been degraded by the media and relinquished by the populace, and that freedom is … Continue reading The Human Populace’s Gradual Degradation to a Herd of Sheep
Jonathan Ellett 