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Discovering the Truth About Space
Have you ever gazed at the sun and pictured it as a blazing yellow ball of fire? Well, it's time to set the record straight. Our sun, the very center of our solar system, doesn't quite resemble that mental image. In fact, it looks more like a subtle shade of green, if you can believe it! This intriguing revelation about our star comes from the fascinating world of astrophysics, where scientists delve into the intricacies of celestial bodies.
By Joshua Adebanjo10 months ago in Education
Creative Writing Forever
There is no doubt that I love to write, it is my dream to become a feature writer, or a contributing writer. I would love to see my stories in magazines. Before I made the decision to major in English, I thought that I should not go for an English major because I believed that I should only go for the things I am good at, I am not a poetry expert, nor expert in understanding a text right away, I am not a proofreader; so I used to think that writing is not going to get me anywhere. But that is completely untrue. I remember how in one of my poetry courses, my professor wrote down quotes from other writers and what they had to say about writing. One author said “Writing is easy. You only need to stare at a piece of blank paper until your forehead bleeds.” I realized that there is no such thing as writing an article in two or five minutes; writing requires you to be patient, to clear your thoughts, to sometimes do research. Even when having passion for something you write about, you still need to take your time. I remember that in my Latin X literature course we read a book called I am not your perfect mexican daughter and already just by taking a look at the title I knew what I would be reading about. My initial thoughts before reading it were that I would be reading about a girl who does not want to follow tradition, a girl who feels misunderstood by her family. I really liked reading the story, and I felt that I connected with the protagonist (Julia) in the story. Like the protagonist, I am also from Chicago and I used to live in apartments that were infested with roaches; and living like that was the just the worst. Another way I felt connected to her was in how she did not focus on being perfect, she wanted to be herself and not get judged for it. Reading this story made me think of my boyfriend’s family because they do tend to think that a woman needs to do certain things to be considered a woman. So, what does all this have to do with me majoring in English? Well, for me, my journey in this pathway has helped me to see that I do not need to be perfect to become a writer; this is not to say I can just write sloppily, but it is perfectly okay to struggle the first couple times. When I joined the Chronicle, an online magazine at North Central College, instead of getting told I would no longer write because I lacked skills like SEO or grammar, the editors were kind enough to explain to me how I can improve my articles. Joining The Chronicle became one of the turning points for me in continuing my major in English; because of The Chronicle, I finally knew exactly what I wanted to do with my major in English, which is to become a feature writer for a magazine. Despite my boyfriend’s family thinking that a major only matters if I make a lot of money and that they see it as a waste of time for me to be writing, I feel that writing is my vocation, and I cannot just quit just because I may fail a couple times, and if there is something that I learned while majoring in English is that even though it can sometimes be annoying, or stressful, I feel that every other major is like that; we can not like certain things about our majors and at the same time also love it. I really did not want to take a course on British Literature, however I did enjoy some of the texts; I liked reading Modern Fiction by Virginia Woolf. In Modern Fiction Virginia Woolf wants writers to write what they feel in their hearts, not write for the pleasure of others. I have been following Woolf’s advice because I want to not feel limited in my major. I think that a major should allow you to grow, it should not suffocate you and to me being an English Major means being able to explore different ideas, and being open to different point of views. Reading Modern Fiction, I would consider it to be another turning point because the essay helped me to understand that I do not have to follow a specific method to become successful in my major, I should not feel controlled as an English major but instead feel free, I should feel free to write what comes to my mind and not write what others would like to read because if I write for the pleasure of everybody else, it just feels like I am not being my own person in something that I want to do for the rest of my life.
By Diani Alvarenga10 months ago in Education
China's Population: The Great Decline
In the not-so-distant past, China was synonymous with a teeming sea of humanity. Its population, soaring to over a billion people, was an astonishing spectacle of human demographics. But times are changing, and the dragon's den is undergoing a fascinating transformation. China's population is decreasing, and the reasons behind this demographic shift are as intriguing as they are significant.In 2022, China experienced a historic demographic shift, as revealed by official Chinese State data. For the first time in over three centuries, China relinquished its title as the world's most populous country. This milestone also marked the initial population decline in more than six decades, a significant contrast to the steady growth observed since the tragic Great Chinese Famine of 1960-61, which resulted in the loss of tens of millions of lives. In 2022, China's population saw a decrease of approximately 850,000 individuals, signaling a trend set to persist for many decades to come, with annual decreases occurring.
By Joshua Adebanjo10 months ago in Education
Top 10 Biggest Scientific Discoveries Of The 21st Century
Unraveling the Cosmos: 10 Mind-Blowing Scientific Discoveries of the 21st century Hold on tight, because this century is unleashing an unprecedented wave of scientific breakthroughs that left us utterly astounded. From groundbreaking discoveries spanning various disciplines to mind-bending explorations of far-off worlds, these awe-inspiring findings have revolutionized our perception of not just our own little planet, but the entire universe itself. Brace yourself, for we are about to embark on a thrilling journey through the ten most mind-blowing scientific revelations of the intense 2000s.
By Joshua Adebanjo10 months ago in Education
The Rear Supermoon
The Rear Supermoon: A Celestial Phenomenon with Zero Shadow Day Buckle up, fellow cosmic enthusiasts, as we embark on an extraordinary journey through the captivating world of celestial wonders. Our cosmic voyage begins with an exploration of the mesmerizing phenomenon known as Zero Shadow Day. Picture this: a celestial event that graces us not once but twice a year, nestled comfortably between the Tropic of Cancer and the Tropic of Capricorn, right near the equator. The most recent spectacle unfolded on August 18th, leaving the residents of Bengaluru, India, awestruck by its breathtaking display.
By Joshua Adebanjo10 months ago in Education
Short Courses vs. Long Degrees:
The content written by AI. Balancing Act: Navigating Time Commitment in Short Courses vs. Long Degrees In the quiet suburb of Oakridge, a quaint coffee shop known as "Perk & Sip" had long been the gathering spot for individuals seeking solace in caffeine-infused tranquility. Nestled in the corner of the establishment, Sarah, a young and ambitious woman with a penchant for learning, pondered her future with a steaming latte in hand. The topic that swirled through her thoughts like the steam from her coffee was the intricate dilemma of time commitment in the realm of education: short courses versus long degrees.
By Sadia Maqsood10 months ago in Education