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I recently asked one of my science teachers this question and he did not know the answer. When you think about it from an evolutionary standpoint, there doesn’t seem to be an immediate answer; so why do we cry? If you are feeling a strong emotional response and tears start rolling down your cheeks, what…
It’s a rite of passage for every teenager to see their favorite artist live and in concert, a rite that, as the years goes on, costs more and more to realize. Why do ticket prices rise? Blame yourself. Less than 50 years ago, a concert ticket could go for ten dollars, a price that, taking…
If you haven’t seen the new film, The Shape of Water, I suggest that you do, but not for the reason that you think. I don’t know if I have ever seen as strange a movie as this one, and that’s saying a lot coming from me. So what really gets me is the fact…
Many people not a part of the black community wonder why Marvel’s Black Panther movie has been receiving so much attention. What is not seen and understood is that the release of this movie is a historical event. Now you may ask, ‘why is this movie so special?’ ‘There are other ‘black movies’ in Hollywood,…
This past weekend as I traipsed through the Liberty Tree Mall after watching a movie, my friends and I passed the Pet Express store. At that point it was 9:30 at night and I did not like what we came across. Behind a grated barrier and layers of glass, 25 adorable puppies were staring at…
To dine: to eat the principal meal of the day. (Dictionary.com) When we hear the term “dine,” we commonly think of eating a main meal, such as dinner. The idea of dining always seems to be associated with poshness. This association may be because when we picture people dining, we often picture well-dressed people chatting…
The Riverview School is in East Sandwich, MA. The school was designed for special needs students. There are two programs offered within the Riverview campus. One of the programs is for students in grades 7-12. The other program that I attended is called the Grow Program, which teaches students between ages 17 to 22 independent…
Inside my family’s house there is at least one trash can in every single room. Every week, we haul our 32 lb. garbage can on the side of the road so it can be picked up by the garbage truck. Last week, when I looked down my street, I saw that each home had their…
Release date: November 22, 2017 (U.S.) Cast: Anthony Gonzalez, Gael García Bernal, Benjamin Pratt, Alanna Ubach Director: Lee Unkrich Summary: Coco, is a fun loving story based on the Mexican holiday, Dias de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead. This story shows Miguel, a young boy who loves music and admires his idol who…
The majority of teens, or at least the ones I know, do not enjoy classical music. Why? I couldn’t tell you. I like classical music, and I’m a kid! Whatever the reason is, it obviously transcends simple matters of taste because the sheer number of young adults that dislike the style is astounding. In fact,…