The concept of antiquity is one that often paints an intricate picture of the Ancient World into one’s mind upon hearing it. Without needing a plane ticket, one is conceptually flown to Ancient Greece, Rome and Egypt. Antiquity is a term that is often attached to our mental concept of refinement and the treasures of…

Introspection is a term that is often used in affiliation with the idea of reflection. This term is one that is very closely associated with one’s psychological state and the idea of looking inward. On a definitive level, it is defined as “a reflective looking inward” as well as “an examination of one’s own thoughts…

Sight, sound, touch, taste and smell are sensations that we commonly refer to as the five senses. It has also been revealed that there are even more sensations that are a part of the human experience. Through the use of the complex inner workings of the human body, one is able to observe their surroundings…

On March 8, Marvel Studios released a film that will continue to be revolutionary for women and people from all walks of life. It is a testament to the power of women and provides many with a fantastical role model. It is also interesting to see that the film was released on International Women’s Day….

SAT preparation books, AP test preparation books, college applications, extra curricular activities and studying. What is this list of things you ask? What is their significance? To many, this list is just a few of the tools juniors and seniors in high school must use in order to be accepted into the college and/or university…

Since the dawn of time, wars have been fought as a sheer consequence of an us versus them mentality. The Crusades, The Holocaust and The World Wars have all occurred as a result of acknowledging the differences of others and finding them offensive. On Aug. 28, 1963 a man by the name of Martin Luther…

For decades, the cultural maxim of smelling the roses has been well- known and frequently referenced in times of distress and discouragement. It is used to raise the spirits of the dispirited and to boost the morale of the overworked. In a nation fueled by rugged individualism and the concept of sleeping when the job…

The concept of an age is by no means a new development. In fact, it is a definitively antiquated means of describing a time period. In light of the technological advancements that began to gradually emerge in the early ‘70s, many have come to wonder what our current period should be defined as. Defining an…

What do the terms glass half empty, glass half full or rose colored glasses have in common? Well, these terms all have to do with one’s perspective and subsequently their world view. In a world that is currently home to approximately eight billion people from all walks of life, it goes without saying that there…

On Jan. 13, the ignorance that plagues society as a whole reared its head and created a great deal of controversy. The controversy that presented itself arose from a Gillette commercial entitled The Best Men Can Be. Taking a look at the short film, the video was harmless and simply advocated for men to treat…