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ASK MATT
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- March 19, 2014
Dear Matt, I’m having problems coming up with story ideas for my creative writing class. I know that Ask Matt isn’t meant for homework help, but how do you usually brainstorm ideas? Dear Student Struggling with Writer’s Block, Creativity is definitely something that can’t be taught — it can only be preserved, exercised and cultivated.
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‘300’ sequel combines action with compelling story, characters
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- March 19, 2014
“300: Rise of an Empire” is the prequel to the popular film “300.” “300: Rise of an Empire” follows the story of Themistocles and his Athenian naval fleet. The Persian War plagued Greece for many years and the only chance the Greeks had at survival was uniting their individual city-states to fight against the Persians.
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Senior reflects fondly on first impressions upon entering college
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- February 26, 2014
M y first impression of Elizabethtown College was a beautiful one that left its mark like a postcard in my mind. I first noticed the school shortly after relocating to Etown, as my boyfriend and I were riding our mud-splattered mountain bikes home from the Conewago Rail Trail on a sunny April day. “Look,” he
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Optional homework assignments only aid
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- February 26, 2014
Like the end of almost any other class period, you throw your notebook, textbook and writing utensil of choice into your backpack while half-listening to the professor’s closing remarks. You briefly glance at the homework listed on the board as you leave the room. Are you going to complete the assignment by the time your
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Success of peer editing depends entirely on personal outlook
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- February 26, 2014
Something that seems to be growing increasingly prevalent in Core and WRI courses–– most of these being housed within the English department –– is the utilization of peer editing exercises. If used properly, peer editing helps you in two ways: You the Writer receive feedback that escaped you while you were actively invested in the writing
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Early warnings serve as effective wake-up call
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- February 26, 2014
Well, we are at that time of the semester again; that’s right — early warnings. Hopefully you were fortunate enough not to receive one. If you did, try not to worry about it too much. You have some time to pull that grade up. This came as a surprise to me, because I never really
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Online classes, cyber school bear equal amount of positives, negatives
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- February 26, 2014
If you like the idea of learning differential equations in a zebra-print onesie, online school may sound like a dream. How about never having to sleep with your eyes open while others are finishing their presentations? One of the best qualities of online classes is that they enable students to set their own pace. Also,
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Success with job applications, interviews necessitates bragging
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- February 26, 2014
When I went to my first interview, I was understandably nervous. It was a volunteer position for the Democratic Party’s Reelection Committee during the Oct. 2012 election season. I felt like I was burning, sweating bullets from the humidity that was so thick you could collect it in a bottle. I had combed the room
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‘The Monuments Men’ breaks mold of typical World War II films, tells captivating story of seven unlikely soldiers
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- February 19, 2014
When you think of soldiers serving in World War II, you might think about an 18-year-old son fighting for his freedom or a father going to war in order to protect his family. However, have you ever thought of museum curators going to war? “The Monuments Men,” based on a true story, is about seven
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