“A Lesson before Dying” by Ernest J. Gaines

Ashes to ashes, dust to dust; Imagine that you were to perish tomorrow. Surely, it is difficult because most of us are troubled by the thought. What would you do? Would you bungee jump off a 200ft cliff, skydiving, go to the bahamas, even spend all your money on your...

Childhood’s End

As we are ushered into an era of unprecedented technological advancement, the capability of human ingenuity has always questioned. Where is society going to go now? and What new technological advancements are still yet to come?, are two commonly asked questions by...

Happiness in the Things we Know Best

As the sun begins to set, rays of orange-red emanates from the sky. The beach is blessed with the majestic waves, leaving crystals behind it’s wake. Children are running around pretending to be seagulls, leaving their footprints in the golden sand. It was as if this...

The Meaning of Assalamu Alaikum

As-salamu alaikum is actually a typical welcoming amongst Muslims, suggesting “Peace be with you.” It is actually an Arabic key phrase, however Muslims worldwide usage this welcoming irrespective of their foreign language history. Don’t use plagiarized sources....