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The Light and Dark of Colonialism in Heart of Darkness       In the opening of his novel, Heart of Darkness, Conrad, through Marlow, establishes his thoughts on colonialism. He says that conquerors only use brute force, "nothing to boast of" because it arises, by accident, from another's weakness. Marlow compares his subsequent tale of colonialism with that of the Roman colonization of Northern Europe and the fascination associated with such an endeavor. However, Marlow challenges this viewpoint

Imperialism Glorified in Heart of Darkness      Conrad's "Heart of Darkness" is, as Edward Said states a story about European "acts of imperial mastery" (1503)-its methods, and the effects it has on human nature. Furthermore I hold the presumption that Conrad incorporates much of his own experience in the Congo and his opinions about imperialism. Another recent critic also suggests: "he seems to approve of Marlow," the narrator (Achebe 1492). These revelations of the author are conveyed to

Throughout this semester, I learned so much and gained so much confidence in my ability to lead. I had never led through the Honors College before this semester nor had I ever felt so involved and included within the Honors College. Being an Honors Year One mentor has allowed me to grow in ways that I would have never grown if it was not for this experience. Through my experience, I have made friends, realized what all the Honors College has to offer and connect freshmen with others. I learned how

“I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.” (2 Timothy 4:7). This week I attended my cousins wedding in Boston, Massachusetts, during this time I was asked many questions along the lines of “What are you going to do in college?” “What are you studying?” “Would you like some wine?” etc… At first it was really discouraging because I am only a freshman in highschool, I don’t know what I’m doing, but they want you to know. After answering all those questions (yes

The first day of High School. I have alway been so excited to start a new year, to buy new outfits, decided how I am going to do my nails and everything else that goes into getting ready for a brand new school year. This year it was different, I had a weird feeling that I have felt before. I was nervous, so nervous and scared to just start a new year of school. Well, the first day of school did not start off so well. The bus was running so late that my mom had to take me to school and obviously my

It was a warm and sunny day, I was able to sleep until eleven o’clock in the mooring. I woke up got dressed and attended my first college class. Walking across campus, I saw familiar faces from freshman orientation back in June. I felt comfortable starting my first day of college. I told myself that this was a new chapter in my life, and I wanted to make something special of it. I wanted to make a difference. My number one goal was to get myself known. I made so many friends by just simply making

semester. In addition to my earlier goal, I hope to show you that I am not the man associated with the incident that occurred February 6th/7th. It is clear to me that my actions that night were beyond unacceptable, as well as disrespectful to the St. Lawrence community, my family, and myself. I fully accept the consequences of my actions, and have already began to make amends for them. I have scheduled all of my community service hours to ensure I finish in a timely matter and I have

On November 14th, the Lawrence University Jazz Workshop, under the direction of José Encarnación, played a concert of five tunes in Harper Hall. This ensemble consisted of a full rhythm section, six saxophones, a trombone and a cello making up the trombone section, and four trumpets. The purpose of this concert was to demonstrate what the Jazz Workshop had been working on throughout fall term as well as function as a final exam. Over the course of about 40 minutes, they played five pieces of different

– Salem State University professor, Aviva Chomsky, spoke at the House of the Seven Gables, on Thursday Sept. 14, about the 1933 Pequot Mills Strike, and its connection to modern labor issues facing the U.S. today. The House of the Seven Gables welcomed back Chomsky, as a guest speaker, for the final presentation of their ongoing speaker series, “Life and Labor over Four Centuries at the House of the Seven Gables.” Ana Nuncio, Settlement Programs Manager at the House of Seven Gables said, “The

As a sensational cup of coffee is being served to you and you take the first sip of coffee from the cup you might think of how gratifying the coffee tastes. But now picture this. What would that coffee taste without sugar? Would it still taste the same as it did without sugar? The truth is it wouldn't have tasted the same. All thanks to the introduction of sugar we today are able to enjoy a delicious cup of coffee. As Christopher Columbus made his first voyage to the New World he brought along sugar