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Political POV
MUN DISEC: The Islamic Republic of Iran
Cyberwarfare is a relatively new theater of warfare, with the first recorded politically associated targeted cyberattack occurring in 2007. Iran's history with Cyberwarfare began soon after, in 2010, as the victim of Operation Olympic Games.
Authored by
Gavin Griffin
Edited by
Samuel Solomon Sanders
Intermediate
Visual Analysis
Gambling with Gingivitis
The analysis of Crest's 1987 print ad, "Gambling with Gingivitis," examines how the company uses rhetorical devices, including lighting, tone, and layout, to manipulate the audience's emotions and create a sense of urgency and concern about dental care, ultimately persuading consumers to choose Crest toothpaste.
Authored by
Westley Frederick
Edited by
Samuel Solomon Sanders
Intermediate
Nonfiction
Civil Belligerence
Due to economic differences regarding slavery between the South and North as well as the South’s violent and passionate view towards slavery, the division between the two was so strong, providing the federal government and the country as a whole with no other option but armed conflict to try and end slavery.
Authored by
Matthew Saporito
Edited by
Samuel Solomon Sanders
Intermediate
Nonfiction
When Public Sentiment Denies Law
Within American History prior to 1878, the opinion of the public often contradicted the rule of law, resulting in a stunt of growth in the pursuit of the founding ideals. In many instances within the United States prior to 1878, the laws of the country had been almost ignored by the public. Through the constitution, political have figures crafted certain laws to be followed in pursuit of freedom, liberty, and unity.
Authored by
Matthew Saporito
Edited by
Samuel Solomon Sanders
Intermediate
Literary Analysis
A Rhetorical Analysis of James Baldwin's "The Fire Next Time"
"You know, and I know, that the country is celebrating one hundred years of freedom one hundred years too soon" (10) wrote James Baldwin to his nephew in his galvanizing book composed of two letters written on the occasion of the 100th anniversary of the Emancipation Proclamation.
Authored by
Matthew Saporito
Edited by
Samuel Solomon Sanders
Intermediate
Nonfiction
Controversy Over the Creation of a National Bank
In 1791, the battle over establishing a national bank was highly controversial due to the debate over implied and enumerated powers. During this period, the Union was undergoing conflict about the Constitution.
Authored by
Matthew Saporito
Edited by
Samuel Solomon Sanders
Intermediate
Nonfiction
A Response to the Anthracite Coal Strike
President Theodore Roosevelt's decision to allow the federal government to intervene in the conflict between the labor union and operators was a beneficial decision that shifted the government's focus from capital and corporate interests to protecting citizens.
Authored by
Matthew Saporito
Edited by
Samuel Solomon Sanders
Intermediate
Nonfiction
How the Australian Ballot Worked
The ticket system was a public way of voting, as anyone could see who you were voting for. It was a system of tickets that you would obtain from different parties. These tickets were open for anyone around you to see, and they were easily identifiable as well.
Authored by
Matthew Saporito
Edited by
Samuel Solomon Sanders
Intermediate
Nonfiction
Nonviolent Resistance and the Civil Rights Movement: Fostering Change Through Public Sentiment
Nonviolent protesting was a method of rebelling against the systematic racial oppression caused by the government during the civil rights movement; it proved to be the superior method due to its intentions of gaining positive public sentiment, which delivered gradual, positive change to the country.
Authored by
Matthew Saporito
Edited by
Samuel Solomon Sanders
Advanced
Political Analysis
Federalism Complicates U.S. Policymaking
Although federalism and separation of powers are fundamental ideals that safeguard and expand the representation of our government, these two principles can complicate and slow down policymaking, create gray lines between powers of government, and create tensions between the branches of the federal
government.
Authored by
Matthew Saporito
Edited by
Samuel Solomon Sanders
Intermediate
Nonfiction
Why We Must Raise the MinimumWage for Bartenders
The minimum wage for all jobs that get tipped is the same, meaning that servers and bartenders get paid the same salary, yet a bartender's job is so much more complex than a server's. This is not just, nor is it fair.
Authored by
Matthew Saporito
Edited by
Samuel Solomon Sanders
Beginner
Satire
Satirical Procrastination
In my final satirical project, I decided to cover the topic of procrastination as I am a victim of it. My overall message within the project is that procrastination is a harmful practice, yet I conveyed it in a way that seems too good to be true.
Authored by
Matthew Saporito
Edited by
Samuel Solomon Sanders
Beginner
Literary Analysis
Grendel: A Literary Analysis
Over 160 known dialects of the English language are spoken today around the world. Each and every one of those dialects has unique backgrounds and distinctive words that make them their own. In the book Grendel, author John Gardner explored a unique dialect of the English language, one that was spoken by only one unique individual: Grendel.
Authored by
Matthew Saporito
Edited by
Samuel Solomon Sanders
Intermediate
Fiction
Obituary for Grendel: A Satire
700-724 CE, AGE 24. Gwrtheyrn Grendo Aliquam the III, more commonly known as Grendel, passed away on December 8th while engaging in a rigorous fight with the highly regarded hero, Beowulf. Beowulf traveled far and wide to Hrothgar's Kingdom to end Grendel's chaotic and vicious actions.
Authored by
Matthew Saporito
Edited by
Samuel Solomon Sanders
Beginner
Fiction
The Little Ladybug
A little ladybug once lived atop a hill near an old farm yard. Her life was swell at the farm, filled with friends and plenty of food. She lived in a beautiful house of tiny sticks and leaves with her parents. Her house was the town's talk; all the insects and animals would come by and visit. The house was the spot to enjoy a nice cup of tea or even a warm pie.
Authored by
Matthew Saporito
Edited by
Samuel Solomon Sanders
Intermediate
Fiction
The Kiss of Pond Lilies
The tree branches snapped profusely under the zenith of my horse's stomps. With each step dead leaves and bark crunched, as me and my horse soon found ourselves lost deep in a forest. My town was far off and the white sheet that had spooked my steed was long gone, but he still proceeded to run on.
Authored by
Nathanial Solberg
Edited by
Samuel Solomon Sanders
Intermediate
Scientific
Forever is Forever: The War on PFAS
While the majority of these substances are not disposed to your observation, the medical ailments and cancer they cause over decades indeed are, and should be treated with as much gravitas as would a parasite that lives in your body. Do not be misled by the esoteric scientific discussions of these chemicals’ effect on you; they will be in your body longer than you live.
Authored by
Samuel Solomon Sanders
Edited by
Samuel Solomon Sanders
Advanced
Science Fiction
A Room
This ‘Room’ is vaguely described as a space, though a confine such as a physical room is frankly an inadequate description at best. It is best described as a nonlocality, a shifting place of vacuum state. It is a combined collection of non-physical entities, each brought together from countless data points throughout the metaverse.
Authored by
Samuel Solomon Sanders
Edited by
Samuel Solomon Sanders
Intermediate
Literary Analysis
Summarizing a Patricidal Oedipus
Oedipus, the King’. One of the most evocative Greek plays of all time, quoted thoroughly in papers and websites alike… and yet, what is actually contained within this aged-tragodia?
Authored by
Samuel Solomon Sanders
Edited by
Samuel Solomon Sanders
Advanced
Historical
A Vaguely Passive Scorn Upon Ancient Theatre
And…… Scene! Welcome to the Tobinutorian Theatre! Before taking your seat, I must sadly give you a quick rundown of the history of this wonderful discipline of the arts. If you shouldn’t mind, please slip these foam headphones over your ears and… perfect! Thank you for your time, and enjoy the introduction.
Authored by
Samuel Solomon Sanders
Edited by
Samuel Solomon Sanders
Intermediate
Literary Analysis
The Handmaid’s Tale: A Literary Analysis
Imagine, for a second, what it would be like if half of the world population was suddenly under the very thumb of the other? Dispel your worries, for in Margaret Atwood’s dystopian fiction, The Handmaid’s Tale, this very scenario is brought to life. Or, perhaps to hell.
Authored by
Samuel Solomon Sanders
Edited by
Samuel Solomon Sanders
Advanced
Historical
The Vying Turtles: Who Claims the Better David?
‘David,’ from the famous biblical tale of David and Goliath. Yes, it is true. Both of these unimaginably famous sculptors created a statue of the same person, David, to be displayed prominently throughout the world's museums. However, there are a few key subtle differences.
Authored by
Samuel Solomon Sanders
Edited by
Samuel Solomon Sanders
Intermediate
Literary Analysis
A People or a Place: A Literary Analysis of Red Scarf Girl
The choice of political ideology versus family has long been a difficult one. In Red Scarf Girl, a memoir by Ji-li-Jiang, the true value of loyalty, both to family and nation is strikingly illustrated. Ji-Li’s journey through the tar of coercion and love begs the question: Is a home a people or a place?
Authored by
Samuel Solomon Sanders
Edited by
Samuel Solomon Sanders
Intermediate
Historical Fiction
An Artistic Attempt at Satire
The newest and hottest thing on the street. That’s right folks, editor Jean-Molfe of the NeoFranco Times is coming back at it again with the new and improved; the spicy and the exciting; the meal to your supper. In this issue we will be covering this year’s greatly anticipated Salon, keeping you up to date on the latest updates in the volatile art world.
Authored by
Samuel Solomon Sanders
Edited by
Samuel Solomon Sanders
Intermediate
Mathematical
Summarizing Elementary Probability & Possibility: An Essay
Here’s a thought; everything that will happen on any day, from the moment a person wakes up, can be calculated and foretold. How so, you may ask? The correct use of two main mathematical disciplines: Probability & Possibility.
Authored by
Samuel Solomon Sanders
Edited by
Samuel Solomon Sanders
Intermediate
Literary Analysis
A Midsummer Night’s Dream Literary Analysis
A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Performed by countless troupes in countless countries, this play has never failed to bring both tears of joy and tears of sadness to the eyes of its viewers. Though originally written in the fifteenth century, the intrigue of this play has not dulled even a smidgen, and, if anything, has most likely increased with each school-hosted performance.
Authored by
Samuel Solomon Sanders
Edited by
Samuel Solomon Sanders
Beginner
Literary Analysis
The Scarlet Ibis Literary Analysis
In the book “The Scarlet Ibis,” by James Hurst, one of the major underlying themes can be identified as pride, viewed especially in the actions of the older brother of Doodle. Even though most young children often lack humility and, in turn, possess an excess of pride, the actions committed by Doodle's brother throughout the story border on oppressive.
Authored by
Samuel Solomon Sanders
Edited by
Samuel Solomon Sanders
Intermediate
Historical Fiction
Pharaoh Senusret, sir?
The piece almost didn’t get through. Yeah, that’s right, my dream job, working under the vizier of Pharaoh Senusret, almost slipped away like a flailing newborn into the broiling Nile. Or, I suppose a man falling from a tree to be rewarded with a broken neck. Quite literally, actually.
Authored by
Samuel Solomon Sanders
Edited by
Samuel Solomon Sanders
Intermediate
Historical Fiction
Jordan Orwell: An Abolitionist
My name is Jordan Orwell, and I have hated slavery and the lives it permeates since I was ten. Although I'm thirty now, and it has been many moons since I saw William, the rage that burns inside me is awakened with each brown face I see.
Authored by
Samuel Solomon Sanders
Edited by
Samuel Solomon Sanders
Intermediate
Biography
Pope Francis and the Modernization of Catholicism
Pope Francis, born Jorge Mario Bergoglio, is widely considered one of the most avant-garde figures in Christianity’s history. Born on December 17th, 1936, Bergoglio rose from the poverty-stricken streets of Buenos Aires to the sacrosanct-heights of the “richest country in the world.”
Authored by
Samuel Solomon Sanders
Edited by
Samuel Solomon Sanders
Advanced
Scientific
DNS: Dumbfoundingly Negligible Storage
(Enzymatic DNA Synthesis)
The development of DNA molecular storage is one of the most vital to our society as our technology progresses. For an almost negligible cost, zettabytes of data could be stored in a capsule the size of a ping-pong ball.
Authored by
Samuel Solomon Sanders
Edited by
Samuel Solomon Sanders
Beginner
Fiction
One Week Without Mining: The DRC and Modern Slavery
Samuel S. Sanders imagines a world without mining for one week and the unexpected consequences that follow, from economic disruptions to skyrocketing prices. As daily routines are disrupted and prices soar, citizens are forced to adapt to an environment where mining is prohibited.
Authored by
Samuel Solomon Sanders
Edited by
Samuel Solomon Sanders
Advanced
Nonfiction
From Sorrow to Strength:
A Rhetorical Analysis of George W. Bush’s 9/11 Address to the Nation
This story delves into the transformation of emotions from grief to determination through a critical examination of George W. Bush's speech addressing the nation after the tragic events of 9/11. It explores how powerful rhetoric can inspire and unify a nation in times of crisis.
Authored by
Matthew Saporito
Edited by
Samuel Solomon Sanders
Intermediate
Fiction
The Sparkle of an Eye
In a dingy motel hallway, a young woman grapples with the consequences of her drug-ridden lifestyle, her bruised eye a painful reminder of her choices. When confronted by a young boy seeking drugs, she sees a reflection of her own past and decides to intervene, hoping to offer him a path toward a different future. As she confronts her own reflection in a cracked mirror, she realizes the need for change, finding a glimmer of hope amidst the chaos and despair of her surroundings.
Authored by
Matthew Saporito
Edited by
Samuel Solomon Sanders
Advanced
Nonfiction
Are You Handy with Cookies?
In this essay, the author explores whether Sarah can know that she has hands using theories such as Justified True Belief, Induction, Empiricism, and G.E. Moore's refutation to Skepticism. After analyzing these theories, the author concludes that Sarah can know her hands exist, despite limitations. The author argues that Sarah's belief is justified by evidence gathered through senses and reasoning, presenting a compelling argument for Sarah's knowledge.
Authored by
Samuel Solomon Sanders
Edited by
Samuel Solomon Sanders
Beginner
Nonfiction
Cultural Relativism as a Moral Ideology: Scientific Tool or Unsound Whim?
This analysis critically evaluates the implications of using Cultural Relativism as a moral ideology versus a scientific tool, challenging the notion of moral truth being relative to individual cultures and societies.
Authored by
Evelyn De Jesus
Edited by
Samuel Solomon Sanders
Beginner
Fiction
Kropocalypse
In a post-apocalyptic world tainted by nuclear fallout, a butcher stumbles upon a vamperson baby and unwittingly becomes exposed to toxic air. The consequences of this encounter lead to a transformation that threatens to consume the protagonist's humanity.
Authored by
Krotos Aronson
Edited by
Samuel Solomon Sanders
Beginner
Literary Analysis
A Literary Analysis of "Orpheus Girl"
In a modern retelling of the Orpheus and Eurydice myth, "Orpheus Girl" follows Raya and Sarah as they navigate a conservative Texas town and a conversion camp, mirroring the tragic love story of Orpheus and Eurydice.
Authored by
Krotos Aronson
Edited by
Samuel Solomon Sanders
Intermediate
Fiction
Alla Anastasia
This diary follows a fictional account of the siege of a nuclear plant in Zaporzhzhia during the Russia-Ukraine conflict, focusing on the story of a girl named Alla Anastasia and her journey to safety in Poland.