The college I attend is about twenty minutes from the town where I grew up, so everything that happens here is still “local” for me. That said, I have a more personal interest in the community. The thing that has struck me the most since being in college is how much everyone seems to know about international affairs, while knowing a rather small amount about what’s happening in our own state and town.

There isn’t a specific news story I think more people need to be aware of, bu

I could feel my breath quicken as I realized he found me. I closed my eyes and tried to steady my breathing.

"Why must you always run?" The creature asked as he slithered closer to me.

"Because I''m afraid." I stuttered out. My eyes darted around the room, searching for an exit.

"You can try to leave again, but in the end you have to obey." The creature said impatiently.

I clenched my fists as I stared into the glowing eyes of the creature.

Mrs. Morales asked, “Asia, what do you what to be when you grow up?” Sitting in my little red plastic chair at the coloring table I thoughtfully considered this question while I nibbled on the back of my pink Crayola crayon. While I was chewing on my crayon, other students were following the directions on the worksheet entitled, “When I Grow Up I Want To Be…”. They busily moved their crayons back and forth as they drew pictures of their future selves. My page was left blank.

After M

‘’Carl Sandburg… the real Carl Sandburg?” Me, a lowly college sophomore, meeting a literary giant. “Yes, ma’am, in the flesh.” The voice was deep and resonant; the man was tall and silvery-haired. I extended my mittened hand which he gallantly raised to his lips.

“Louis, my friend,” he continued, “is this one of your students? I can’t believe this lovely child is going to be a school teacher. What a waste--she looks more like a dancer or an actress.”

Like most little girls

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The United States of America has not been on good terms with North Korea ever since they sided with South Korea in the Korean War. But many are asking today, “Is North Korea a treat to the United States?”
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