Diving In

Reading "Our Barbie, Ourselves" by Emily Prager led me to think about my own life; specifically, the many things that I am expected to be and do in everyday life. This may have a negative connotation, but in reality some expectations are necessary for a positive environment and life. For example, the expectation that I stay away from drugs and alcohol keeps me safe. The expectation that I drive without using my phone or being distracted prevents me from endangering myself or others on the road. The expectation that I treat others with respect and kindness preserves m relationships and keeps the environment around me pleasant. The ones that derail me, however, are the ones that continue to dominant my life. My parents expect exceptional grades - no excuses. I must be a good example for underclassmen - in every situation. I must have exclusive commitment to each of my clubs - with no falter in time dedicated. It seems as though my life isn't my own. It seems as if m...

Chet Raymo's piece on the danger of scientific discovery is very important for humanity. As new and unfamiliar things could potentially cause the downfall of our species, we must exercise utmost caution when endeavoring in the exploration of the unknown. Raymo, however, does mention the benefits of scientific discoveries. For example, Raymo mentions the possibility of "grains that are resistant to disease" and "bacteria that eats oil spills." These advancements for human technology and science, however, have various limitations that hinder a complete exploitation of our potential. The first and most pressing issue is space, in both aspects. As the human population continues to grow, the area necessary to satiate our desires continue to dwindle. Rain forests are chopped down, oceans and lakes are polluted with plastic waste, and the once beautiful grassy plains are defiled by concrete jungles. Sooner rather than later. humans will have no place left to look ...

Before I begin my blog, my sincerest apologies to Ms. Valentino for the pun that was begging to made. During the week, we read three articles concerning the debate about  Charging Bull and Fearless Girl  and whether or not Fearless Girl  had a right to be in the premises of Charging Bull. What we didn't talk about, however, was the fact that Charging Bull  is a piece of guerrilla art.  For those that aren't familiar with the style, guerrilla art is street art usually made to change a certain culture or mindset exhibited by the community or area where it is located. Most artists don't consider art on a canvas or art that is movable to be guerrilla art; they feel as if the art needs to be permanent or expanded upon in its original area. Taking this into consideration, let's examine what Charging Bull  was created for. In 1987, a global stock market crash occurred, causing "stock markets everywhere ... [to] tank." With morale low and people dreading th...