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I was utterly amazed and revelation as the sun rose beyond the horizon, illuminating the placid waters of the lake with a golden glow. My childhood summers were characterized by the yearly journey to a primitive camp deep in Tennessee. This picturesque refuge, with its towering pine trees and softly crashing waves, served as the […]

As the crowd cheers and the lights dim for our final song of the night, I look around and take a minute to think about everything that has led up to this point. I am performing at Chris’ Jazz Cafe, the longest standing continuously open jazz bar in Philadelphia. Me and my jazz combo had […]

I grew up running around sport’s bars that my dad owned. My brother’s and I would go around busing tables and play with the walkie talkies. There were pros and cons to my dad’s career. My favorite pro was of course all the free food we always would get. Though, the downside was my dads […]

Growing up, I was always fascinated by many sorts of artwork. Artwork has long been an effective means of expressing ideas, feelings, and critiques. My love of nature and art compelled me to visit additional art museums. When I went to an art display in my hometown, it reminded me of when I lived on […]

I have been surrounded by plants my whole life. When I think of my childhood certain memories come to my mind, specifically in my childhood back yard. I picture our swing set that was set in the back corner surrounded by wood chips, the wonky shaped pool that took up the middle grounds, a row […]

Nana Nkrumah English 110 Dr. Vanderzeeal 02/02/2024   Coming to America This tale harkens back to the Black Sheep year when a newborn entered the world in the small town of Accra, nestled in Africa’s Ghana. The country was known for its tranquility and numerous activities. In the vibrant streets of “Kanation Circle,” the pleasing […]

Many of the first chapters of my life were written in the Boston Logan Airport, a place that unwittingly became the setting for many of my lessons in independence and literacy. I end up there again with my father when a summer visit with him in Charlotte goes by too quickly. My dad would bring […]

Just less than a year ago, my days consisted of finishing up high school, working a part-time job, and spending weekends with my friends at the place I’ve always called home, the beach. One stretch of sand in particular, has held a special place in my heart for most of my teenage life, because it […]

Looking off our back porch directly into the forest is something I’ll never forget. The oak trees extended their arms welcoming my family and me into their familiar embrace. My childhood home was conveniently placed directly beside the New Jersey state forest just walk past our property line and you would enter the trees that […]

      A disease is defined by Merriam Webster as “a condition of the living animal or plant body or of one of its parts that impairs normal functioning and is typically manifested by distinguishing signs and symptoms.” (Merriam Webster)  I do not like this definition.  This definition does not describe how a disease […]

My mother had many hobbies; I was used to her bringing home a new crafting tool or activity. Soon after she brought something home, she would usually give me her creations: a knitted hat, stickers from her cricket, and a T-shirt with a design she made. I treasured these gifts, but I had little interest […]

The sound of gunshots and distant explosions disrupted my sleep. It was already a week that the    started happening. The people were not happy, the government had recently passed a tax reform that as always benefited the rich and cruelly taxed the less advantaged, and riots erupted throughout the main street and center of […]

Was I starving for attention? An emotional catharsis? A sustainable way to maintain my new lifestyle of complete and utter hunger? By the age of thirteen, I was no stranger to the feeling of emptiness that preceded the pure euphoria of starving myself. Of course, by the age of fourteen, I was no stranger to […]

I had never felt more disconnected. It was my first day of class as a Junior at my new school. I hadn’t been in a brick-and-mortar school for 6 months. Everyone was required to sit 6 feet apart. All assignments were switched from lectures and activities to watching videos online with headphones. Everyone was wearing […]