Recent Entries
Responsibilities of the Floating World
We have all heard the famous quote; ignorance is bliss. This is true; we can go about our lives being completely content knowing absolutely nothing ab... read more
At the Auction of the Ruby Slippers
What kind of value do things have in a place where everything is up for auction? If the statue of liberty or the Appalachian Mountains were owned by o... read more
The Sacred and Evil Hair
In the film “The Mask” with Jim Carry, the main character Stanly, who is just an average Joe finds a mask that changes his life. When he puts the ... read more
Attempts to Integrate
It is always interesting to come home for the holidays or summer time from Chico and see my high school friends. We have all gone in such different di... read more
Born into Brothels Film
Last weekend I watched the very emotionally moving film Born into Brothels directed and written by Zana Briski and Ross Kauffman. The documentary take... read more
Cross Cultural Night
On October 30 I attended the multi-cultural night in the auditorium of the BMU. I had no idea what to expect of the night and was pleasantly surprised... read more
Escaping Death
I will never forget the day in April when I was thirteen years old when I came home from school. I was always the first one to come home, and stayed t... read more
Running Away and Striving for a New Identity
When I was about fifteen and first began to think about college after high school I knew I wanted to move away form home. I wanted to move at least tw... read more
Insanity, Genius, or Both?
We often hear about famous, talented, and many times rich people who commit suicide. The idea of taking one’s own life seems outrageous, especially ... read more
Cultural Event: a Beautiful Mind
I watched the film “A Beautiful Mind” directed by Ron Howard. In the film Russell Crowe plays the character of John Nash, a brilliant but troubled... read more
