An Elon English 110 Project
The prevalence of binge drinking has grown out of control among college students and it has become recognized as one of the most important problems college students are facing today. It can create a range of legal, financial, professional, and family problems for individuals who become dependent on alcohol. While not everyone in college drinks, […]
Read More →I know this is quite long — bear with me, too much information to not write about! In the reading Tūtū’s Hawaiian and the Emergence of a Neo Hawaiian Language, by R. Keao NeSmith, I learned a lot about the development, history, and installment of the Hawaiian language. One quote in this reading that I […]
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Smartphone usage has dramatically increased since the iPhone’s conception in 2007, and even more so in the past 5 years. In 2011, only 55% of Americans owned a smartphone. Last month alone, 77% of Americans admittedly owned and used smartphones. This statistic becomes more jarring when taking into consideration that 92% of 18-29 year olds […]
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Outdoor adventure therapy uses the natural environment as a therapeutic or educational tool.The outdoor environment allows for a lack of distractions, letting participants focus on particular areas that need growth. This separation from the rest of the world allows them to escape their normal lives and turn their focus internally. Living in “pristine nature,” the […]
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Underaged drinking is a common occurrence among young adults especially those who are currently enrolled in college. On college campuses there is often a social culture involving drinking. This culture is especially prevalent within the Greek system as students compete for membership into these organizations. Alcohol is a significant factor in their pledging and initiation […]
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For the upcoming academic year, the University of Virginia, a public university, has already voted to increase their tuition for in-state and out-of-state students. This increase will now cost in-state students at the university over $30,000 per year for their education. According to the National Center for Education Statistics, the average cost of college per […]
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Participation trophies are given to young children for their effort, and in their eyes all they see is a beautiful gold sculpture, which is really a piece of plastic painted to look like gold. At a young age, competitiveness and an appreciation for the sport aren’t taught and it is causing kids to grow up […]
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Social media can be defined as online communities that give users the ability to post text, videos and photos to express their opinions. One of the most popularly used forms of social media, Facebook, has been such an effective social networking company because, unlike their predecessors, they have been able to attract a diverse range […]
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Greek life has been a pillar on college campuses since the first organization was created in 1776. With their deep-rooted histories within hundreds of colleges and universities, Greek organizations are rarely questioned. Although they started simply as underground literary clubs, fraternities and sororities have evolved into groups that embody many of the values that schools […]
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Social technology is any kind of technology that facilitates social interactions and is a means of communication. This can include email, text messaging and social media. With the evolution and advancement of technology also comes the rise in popularity of this kind of communication technology. Particularly as technology becomes more popular, there is controversy as […]
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