Monthly Archives: February 2013

Equal Opportunity?

The struggle, heartbreak, and hope portrayed in “Soap and Water” really got to me as I read it. I know what it’s like to feel dread at the idea of not being able to better my life and hollow anger … Continue reading

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Clear Walls, Clouded Minds

“The Lost Beautifulness” & “Soap and Water” shows us that greed will get you no where. You see this mainly in the actions of Hannah Hayyeh. Hannah was a middle-lower class household mother who wanted to do something nice for … Continue reading

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Uprights Citizens Brigade

I would be lying if I said that I appreciate living in New York City every day.  But there are certain moments where it hits me that I truly live in the middle of the greatest city on earth.  Sometimes … Continue reading

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Free Choice of Blog

As we went through the syllabus earlier in the semester, it was clearly outlined that there was a lot of course work that we would be doing over the course of the spring semester. Of which, included blogs that are … Continue reading

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Is New York a little behind?

One commute via the MTA to Baruch made me realize how behind the city is in terms of technology. New York City is always portrayed to be the great city but it has been stagnant for so many years. Having … Continue reading

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The Prayer

On the night of February 12, 2013 a couple get into a car accident upon leaving the Devils game at the Prudential Center. The girl was fine leaving her with no injuries, but sadly the boy passed away shortly after the … Continue reading

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Don’t forget to look up

Going back to California during Winter break I realized that one of the things I miss most about home (also one of the things I didn’t even think about missing) was driving. In California, unlike New York, getting your drivers … Continue reading

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A Motavation

As a child I loved the game of basketball. I started playing when I was five and I still continue to play it. I’m a little too confident sometimes when I play, always thinking I’m better than the rest. Call me … Continue reading

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Gender Equality

Reading of “Tyrants of the Shop” by Fanny Fern provoked me to think about gender equality. This piece was published in 1867, when women were praised for being selfless and passive, and those of them who could not adapt to … Continue reading

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The Empire State

On Saturday, I took my girlfriend to the top of the Empire State Building; one of those tourist attractions New Yorkers usually never go to. I figured it would be nice to do something different, to actually go visit a … Continue reading

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