Risky Statements Supposedly, Martin Luther King Jr. began his “Letter from Birmingham Jail” on bits of toilet paper—the only paper he could get in confinement. His need to express his position on peaceful protest, like the need to use the bathroom, was that urgent. This was a personal statement, impeccable in its grammar, that risked his personhood in order to stand up for non-violent resistance as a radical act of love. This mission was why he was alive, and also why he would not be alive for very long. Continue Reading …
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6 Life Lessons You Can Learn From Your Smartphone
Admit it: you think your smartphone is awesome. Maybe you’re even a little intimidated by it, or have a small crush on it--two ways we often feel about our best teachers. You may feel a sense of deflation when obliged to shut it off or stow it away. Continue Reading …
7 Common College Application Essay Pitfalls
Here are seven common college application essay pitfalls, misconceptions that prevent you from writing a great essay. Change your view to find your voice and bust through writer's block. Continue Reading …