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Welcome back to yet another week of fascinating conversation, and exquisite writing. :) This week in class we started to discuss an old traditional novel known as The Great Gatsby. This book is known as a classic and so far, I would definitely recommend reading it. The setting of the book takes place on Long Island, specifically on two peninsulas, East egg and West Egg. As discussed in class, the ideal of the American dream should be strongly portrayed through this novel. Already, I have noticed a connection between the American dream and the East and West Eggs. Looking at the characteristics associated with each Egg, east Egg seems to be where the original American Dream is grown, and on West Egg, people have to work for their money.        East Egg, or the side with old money, has inhabitants that have money inherited over generations and generations. Everything is simple in East Egg; the buildings are huge, lined with white trim, clean areas and overall weal...

      It is now time to migrate away from the topic of liberty, which could be discussed for hours and hours on end, and to shift to the topic of America. In your opinion, what is the American Dream? Is it the idea that everyone has a job and everyone is wealthy? It honestly depends on the person you're asking. In countries with less fortune than America has, the Dream is exemplified greatly and made into a huge deal.        My family, not including my mom, dad, and sister, all live in Romania. Romania is a country in Europe located by the Black Sea and Albania. Although it has been doing better in its recent years, the people of the country are not as wealthy or fortunate as we are here in the states. I visited my family in Romania last summer, and luckily they are part of the upper class, but their interpretation of America is still tremendous. They see America as a land of opportunities. They see America as a land of freedom, and liberty, and most ...

       Throughout the course of the last couple weeks, my AP English class has been discussing the topic of liberty. After looking at several pieces of writing and annotating passages, I now fully understand what the word liberty means. In class on Friday, we wrote an in class essay based off a quote written by President Woodrow Wilson. The quote said "Liberty has never come from the government. Liberty has come from the subjects of it." He also stated that the idea of liberty is only as strong as the resistance given to it. I don't think I have ever agreed with a statement more. Just looking at the case with American football player Colin Kaepernick infuriates me. How can a man in America be ridiculed, judged, pushed out of society and oppressed for kneeling during a song?        How can a country that is so focused on the freedom of the people consist of people that are so close minded, immature, and selfish. The government of America passed ...

Liberty is the state or condition of people who are able to act and speak freely, the power to do or choose what you want to, and is a political right itself. Although the clear definition of liberty is the freedom to do whatever one pleases, there are several restraints and limits on what one can actually do. Although we as humans have the given right to do what our mind desires, there are limits between what is acceptable in society and what harms the greater good of society. An example of the discrimination of people and the falsely used account of liberty is the Kaepernick case. While at a college football game, Kaepernick decided to kneel instead of stand during the playing of the nation's anthem. The reason for his silent protest was to bring attention to the issue of racial discrimination and police brutality against African American citizens. Instead of gaining support for such a contradictory cause, Kaepernick was ridiculed and judged for making a peaceful protest and inst...

Hello fellow bloggers! My name is Stephanie Preda and this will be my blog where i post tons of cool posts about either school, myself, or what's going on in my life. Let's start with a quick info section about myself. I am 16 years old and a junior at Athens High School and am currently on the Athens basketball team. Tryouts for the new season are November 7th and i'm hoping to make the varsity team :). I am a shooting guard and a point guard which means I have great handling skills. I am also in three different clubs at Athens. I am in Spanish Club, Math club, Project Lead. I also got an application for the National Honors Society so I am hoping that I will be accepted into that as well. I am a team leader and will have much to office in all clubs and after school activities that i participate in. Next year i am looking to apply to Michigan State University and  the University of Michigan to further my education. I also love eating cheese, and dislike most vegetables ou...