Articles written by Jessica Gleason

Karen Cushman's award winning (Newbery Honor) debut book, Catherine Called Birdy depicts the life of Catherine "Birdy" through her diary in the year 1290.

Jul 21, 2008 - Jessica Gleason

Cynthia Voight has the unique talent to allure readers. She drags the reader into her fictional landscape and encourages their imaginations to take flight.

Jul 21, 2008 - Jessica Gleason

When faced with tragedy, many people turn to music for solace. This is a lost of songs to help even the most broken hearted listener through the long lonely nights.

Jul 21, 2008 - Jessica Gleason

While the Indie and Emo scenes may cross over, they are not mutually exclusive. The general public tends to lump them together which enrages Indie enthusiasts.

Jul 8, 2008 - Jessica Gleason

One of the most influential thinkers of the fifth century was Socrates-whose risqué methods and dedication to reasoning brought about the dawn of a new age in thinking.

Jul 7, 2008 - Jessica Gleason

There was certainly more than one idea in the "Sermon on The Mount." It can be divided up into at least three sections.

Jul 7, 2008 - Jessica Gleason

After years of racism, the black community came together. In doing so, they created their greatest threat, intra-racism, and in her novel, Walker illustrates this.

Jul 7, 2008 - Jessica Gleason

Alison Townsend is the author of two books of poetry, "The Blue Dress" and "What The Body Knows". She has an amazing ability to convey deep sorrow in her delicate poems.

Jul 7, 2008 - Jessica Gleason

While Indie may already be underground, these bands are the newer underbelly of the emotive Indie scene. They are the future of Indie music and deserve a good listen.

Jul 7, 2008 - Jessica Gleason

The following is a list of 20 albums for those seeking to broaden their musical horizons. These are albums to help transition the listener from pop to indie music.

Jul 6, 2008 - Jessica Gleason

Thesis writing can be one of the most overwhelming educational experiences and with no one to guide the way, many students become stressed and may give up all together.

Jul 6, 2008 - Jessica Gleason

Throughout history, poetry has been ever-changing. When you come from a time where Wordsworth, Keats and Elliot were prominent, Williams can come as quite a shock.

Jul 5, 2008 - Jessica Gleason

How is the merit of writing programs measured and why is creative writing limited to those majoring in the subject? Shouldn't creativity be encouraged in all students?

Jul 5, 2008 - Jessica Gleason

Many areas need to be addressed when creating a class syllabus. Each area is important and must not be overlooked, but it's not as easy as following a simple form.

Jul 5, 2008 - Jessica Gleason

Love has taken many forms through time. How this love is carried out is equally as varied.

Jul 5, 2008 - Jessica Gleason

English romanticism was an up and coming craze during the 17th and 18th centuries, as it emerged, the world was taken by it's elements and have cradled them to this day.

Jul 5, 2008 - Jessica Gleason

How exactly can we explain our perceptions of reality? This is one of the major questions posed by Plato.

Jul 5, 2008 - Jessica Gleason

There is much controversy over the ending of Virgil's, The Aeneid. Critics believe this work to be unfinished because it doesn't end with the founding of Rome.

Jul 4, 2008 - Jessica Gleason

Who is the real hero of Homer's Iliad? Most would automatically say Achilles, but it is Hector who possesses the heart of gold.

Jul 4, 2008 - Jessica Gleason

The question at hand is whether Austen was a feminist. It was thought that Austen was a romance writer who taught tradition/virtue in her prose. This was not the case.

Jul 2, 2008 - Jessica Gleason