In 1843, Nathaniel Hawthorne published the short story, “The Birthmark” in The Pioneer magazine. The story details a journey of a scientist named Alymer who marries an incredibly beautiful woman, except despises the birthmark on her cheek—her one “imperfection”—and becomes … Read more
Mental health is an area of healthcare that has not gained the attention it deserves for a long time, especially for those unaware that they need it, which is reoccurring problem for veterans. The short story “Soldier’s Home” by Ernest … Read more
Pohl’s Question “The Tunnel Under the World”, by famous writer Frederik Pohl, was published in 1955. During this time Pohl’s world was very different from ours. The Cold War was escalating and the possibility of nuclear warfare was closer than … Read more
Edgar Allen Poe was an American writer who lived a life plagued with multiple tragedies, and his work well reflected the feelings of that lifestyle. His composition style and ability to establish such an intense atmosphere and mood serve to … Read more
“What We Talk about When We Talk about Love” is a short story by Raymond Carver where four friends have gathered for drinks. They begin conversing and eventually find themselves debating on what the true definition of love is. Each … Read more
Resume Experience Soccer Referee • Arbiter Sports • 2018 -2019 Tasked with conducting soccer games for youth in the triangle area. Learned to work with other referees to conduct a smooth game. STEM Instructor • Zaniac • 2019-2020 Taught children … Read more
This journal was filled with so many different perspectives and takes on a wide variety of topics. One poem that stood out to me was In Which I Make the Case I am Not Stupid (the Cognitive Assessment) by Allison Ruvidich. … Read more
As I am writing this there are currently 3 days left in the Spring 2021 semester. It’s the time where everyone is trying to get over their burnout and push through for finals. Looking back at my experiences in ENGL … Read more
It was very interesting to hear this presentation of stories during the Health Humanities Journal exhibition. There was a wide variety of stories tell, but most of them linked their own personal experiences to the health profession. There were stories … Read more
In I am Legend by Richard Matheson, Robert Neville struggles with a swarm of infected humans that constantly try to take him out. These beings exist at night, and their sole purpose is to feast on blood, making them modern … Read more