tempestuous's blog

Since I was about 12 years of age, I have been hell bent on attending a private university. I have always been told that private schools can open more doors than a public school. And, I can see why. The class sizes are smaller, there tend to be more connections, and those who attend really want to be there.  Read More »

The other day, I was sitting in my computers class and overheard a conversation between one of my peers and my teacher. My instructor was asking her about current events and little bits of trivia. My mind was blown when I saw that she could not answer one question. She could not name the Vice President of the United States. This girl is a senior in high school. She is elligable to graduate.  Read More »

Prom is almost here for me at North Valley's High School and I am still without a date. To be honest, I have not been looking. I am a senior this year and did not attend my junior prom. To me, it seemed like a waste of life. I do not like the music, the tickets are 50+ dollars, and the company you keep can usually be considered mediocre at best.  Read More »

Apparently every good poet writes a poem about spring, but just because it is said that i must do it, does not mean i have to do it their way:

Now spring has come again

The flowers are in bloom

world is full of beauty

rebirth and love for all

But i am still alone  Read More »

It is no stranger to society: people watch porn. People talk about it, people think about it, people enjoy it.

There is even a song about it on the internet.

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White House Press Secretary Tony Snow's announcement Tuesday that his colon cancer had returned provides a good opportunity to revisit the importance of colon cancer screening. Colon cancer is easily treated, and even cured in some cases, if lesions are caught early.  Read More »

ADHD has been studied for ages in an attempt to find a method of treatment without harmful sid affects.

Exercise is one of the hopefuls.

Here is a policy for schools to consider.

What do you think?  Read More »

What Is An American?  Read More »