Let's Be Honest

My goal is not to eradicate any trace of culture. Rather, I hope to embrace the great diversity of our nation and build a common bond. After all, I find myself- like so many of us- coming from a foreign background. My parents both emigrated here in hopes of a better life. Leaving a communist country, they spoke only Romanian and Hungarian- no English. However, learning the language brought new meaning to their life; if they were not compelled to speak English, it would feel just like the oppressive country they left, not a haven of freedom.    Now, I realize America is extremely overwhelming to a foreigner, but creating a "melting pot" of sorts requires a "common culture". Just as Spain or Australia have unique backgrounds, the US  also possesses a distinct qualities that allows all to participate in politics , a "gateway to American life". To establish unity among all citizens, we must first speak the same language. For example, only a handful of ne...

T he game of L ife is quite literally a game of  money .  Whether it be the career card, stock certificate, salary card, or house deed, basically all  decisions made during Milton  Bradley's famous board game  revolve  around those green pieces of paper . Even the board itself h as depictions of a typical life, all relating to wealth.  First,  you must   gi ve  up freedom and relaxation to  pursue higher   education  or  a fast-paced career.  Then, y ou somehow   make  it   to   a  "precarious and irksome livelihood ",  and now you live in Blithering Heights. Wow! There's a  library, parlor, servant's quarters, and a grand assortment of  ameniti es . Do  not be deceived though :  "after the exertions of years...undergoing constant distress of mind and fortune", you will be lucky to take an afternoon  break . Of course, the mansion is  infini tely ...

It was a typical March 10 ( j acket optional) and the sun was actually out early in the morning . At precisely 7:45 am, though, pressure and anxiety enveloped the large Keppel Gym . Even the subtlest cough instigated a disgruntled sigh as conc ent ration was so rudely lost.     Yesterday , thousands, if not millions, around the country and the world took part in the much anticipated "annual festivities " : the SAT. Meant to be a gauge for your college readiness, the SAT is somehow synonymous with your absolute future. Do well and you're set but fail and you just suck.  But is it really like that? Maybe you got a good score; you probably studied really hard and that’s great. W hile it is "marvelous" how well you did, believing you w ill never work hard ever again is kind of "pathetic". The fate of life relies on more than just a one-time test. Rather, the daily decisions to invest time into something you love dictates your fut...

What a "melancholy object" it is to see nearly one out of eight Americans living in poverty. I feel great sorrow every time I pass by a homeless person and don’t give them money. This issue has reached to the very core of my heart, compelling me to find a solution. After spending weeks in thought, I have finally reached a positive answer.    First and foremost, we must eliminate any federal aid that may help the children of poverty. Naturally, "food stamps, student loan access, and federal work- study opportunities" will be cut immediately (Business Insider). Presently, political legislation leads the poor children to "grow up either turning thieves" and other criminals. Absolutely despicable! Instead, we must teach these "savage and inhuman" youngsters to fend for themselves. Our country prides itself on relentless work; therefore, the only way the impoverished will acquire strong perseverance is to take away any aid. Thankfully...