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What Is Identity Anyway?
Immigration has its rewards, not that I would know. That said, as an innocent bystander, I have learned a couple
The Great Gatsby: A Poem
The Great Gatsby—where do I start? Perhaps with author F. Scott Fitzgerald He died at age 44, attack of the
My “Visit” to the Democratic National Convention
It was August 22, 2024, and I was on my way to becoming a part of history. The destination: Chicago,
The City I Love (but Have Never Seen)
There’s something strange about the city I love. It’s not that the town itself is particularly odd, as far as
10 Famous Musicians From Eastern Kentucky
Yes, you read that right. Eastern Kentucky. I first visited the far reaches of the Bluegrass State in 1999, hoping
What the American Hater Needs To Understand
Dear American hater, I’m not here to change your mind. I just need you to start telling the truth.
2024 Olympic Medal Count: An Analysis
When it comes to the 2024 Olympic medal count, we could just look at the numbers and call it a
4 Olympic Sports I Could Play
When I say could play, I mean exactly that. Because when it comes to Olympic sports, most would be a
10 English Words of French Origin You Didn’t Know
When William the Conqueror invaded England in 1066, he wreaked havoc on the English language. How else can you explain
France in 10 Numbers
I visited France once—Paris to be exact. It was 1999, and I remember spending a night in a cheap hostel