Vonnie Pratt — October 15, 2018 Everyone has an ideal way of life in their head. These idealities can all vary greatly depending on the person. However, I can almost assure you that feeling lost and alone is not what most people have in mind when they think about the most ideal way to live …
October 15, 2018 — Vonnie Pratt This world has become so shallow. All girls my age worry about is how many likes they get on their social media posts, how many boys they talk to, and how “hot” they look. What happened to the down to earth girls who are quirky and weird, not afraid …
As I walk to my destination, a cool breeze is sweeping past my cheeks. The air is becoming thinner and thinner as I get closer, as I breathe in I feel a sense of refreshment. The air is much different here than in Iowa, no sense of humidity or thickness. The more I walk and …
Imagine a person going to a gas station to fill up their car with fuel. They walk into the gas station to pay for the gas and once they reach the counter they notice the lottery tickets. Now, buying lottery tickets is not something that this person typically does, but just for fun they decide …
In the speech “The Danger of a Single Story”, Chimamanda Adichie breaks down stereotypes. She does this by stressing the importance of seeking diverse perspectives. Throughout the speech, Adichie tells of her experiences as a Nigerian woman and how people have assumed things about her based solely off of her nationality. Adichie expressed the importance …
March 10 Drake University students are excited to travel all over the United States this weekend to start spring break. Drake University’s campus, closes Saturday, March 14 at noon and reopens Sunday, March 22 at 8 a.m. for the university’s spring break. Many students are hitting the roads as soon as their classes finish for …
