Category: Perspective

Every year on November 11th, the nation comes together to celebrate Veterans Day—a day dedicated to honoring the brave men and women who have served in the United States military. While some may view it as just another day off work or a chance to enjoy a parade, the significance of Veterans Day runs much…

Why do people think that video games cause shootings? Video games have been around since the early 1970s. These massive shootings have only been happening for multiple years now. First Person Shooter (FPS) games were one of the first video games created. Video games don’t cause violence; Instead, they just help people escape the real…

Veterans Day holds a special place in the hearts of millions of Americans, as it provides a moment to reflect on the sacrifices made by those who have served in the military. As I think about Veterans Day, I am reminded of the emotions it evokes and the gratitude it instills. This narrative essay delves…

What about Steak n’ Shake attracts my attention and taste buds, as appose to other fast food restaurants? My boyfriend went on a rant about the fact that I had never heard of the restaurant, assuring me that once I tried the burger I would fall in love. When I walked into the restaurant for…

Tipping, make it mandatory, or ban it? “Jesus Christ I mean, these ladies aren’t starving to death. They make minimum wage. You know, I used to work minimum wage and when I did I wasn’t lucky enough to have a job that society deemed tip worthy.” This is part of Mr. Pink’s argument for not…

The video game is an extraordinary piece of equipment that changes the whole surroundings and allows you to move to the virtual world and experience things you can not experience in real life. So how does it affect people? Being a gamer could allow you to improve your mental and physical abilities, because you may…

Chipotle: Diving to the Middle of the Burrito Chipotle’s foundation is built upon its mission of “Food with integrity.” With an array of 2300 stores across the United States, Chipotle is aspiring to be one of the most healthy and influential businesses in the modern era. Steve Ells, Chipotle’s original founder, and co-CEO, intended the…

The room is filled with flags, posters, and historical memories of wars and battles across the world. The veterans of the Gaston County Department of Veteran Services in the local town of Gastonia, NC, present the events and stories that have occurred in these veterans’ lives. These memories shock the listener and show the raw…

In the changing and sometimes dangerous world that we live in today, we must take any assistance possible. Organizations that help facilitate negotiations and talks are necessary, making them essential actors in the international community. Even if they help deter one conflict, they have done their job. In this paper, I am going to discuss…

After doing some research, I noticed that not a lot of people agree with me on same-sex marriage. I believe that people of the same sex deserve the right to love and marry whoever they please. That we live in a society where not everyone has the same point of view; same-sex marriage is not…