Jaws, The Hit Summer Blockbuster During The Mid-70s, Also Happens To Be One Of My Favorite Movies. As

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“That is part of the beauty of all literature. You discover that your longings are universal longings, that you’re not lonely and isolated from anyone. You belong.”

F. Scott Fitzgerald

Happy Birthday, Mr. Fitzgerald!

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Pennywise is finally making it to the big screen! This is by far one of the most thrilling, mystical, psychological, books I have ever read. It truly leaves an imprint on your heart. The ambitious nature of a child, paired with the love of friendship and innocence are just some of the few themes of this novel. It is beyond magical and takes you back to a place in your own childhood. Which then creates an extraordinary effect while you read the book because it is as if you were one of the misfits, and there is nothing more magical than that. I am ready for you, IT!

The 7 Best, Craziest "Westworld" Fan Theories Thus Far

Um, so how many timelines are there exactly?

Westworld has become my new, favorite show! It seriously evokes so many different levels of thinking, it’s mind boggling. It is one of the reason why I love the show so much. It represents so many different situations and characters, it is fascinating. I feel so involved and in relationship with the characters, I want to take part in the Revolution with them. I also like the strong, female characters. The women are figuring things out on their own, they do not need anyone or anything to validate their quest as to who they are, or what they are living in. I am so excited for the future of this show. Continue with your greatness, Westworld!

10 Gorgeous Quotes From Banned Books (IMAGES)

When banned books come to mind, it’s easy to imagine bonfires full of burning pages. Banned books would seem to be the stuff of darker days and drearier times – but banned books are not a thing of the past.

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Water the Flowers

Mark Samsonovich

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Five reasons 'Gatsby' is the great American novel

Can't wait for the new movie starring Leonardo DiCaprio as The Great Gatsby? Here are five reasons The Great Gatsby, that gaudy Roaring Twenties tale of lost love should be ranked as the great American novel

There is nothing more I love than a great, classic novel, The Great Gatsby being one of the highest on my list. Since the semester ended, I have more free time to enjoy and read what I please, and I can’t wait to visit this classic again. There is something very special about The Great Gatsby, Fitzgerald created a true, honest rendition of what an American classic should embody. I fell in love with Jay Gatsby for numerous reasons, but one, in particular, is his admiration for Daisy. I feel fancy, liberated, and in pain when I read Gatsby. Fitzgerald has done something truly remarkable. The characters are simple, yet complex and the language is so beautifully poetic and painful, you cannot help but feel similar pain to the author’s agony. I can’t wait to read it again and experience all the things that made me fall in love with the novel initially. 

Making America White Again

The choices made by white men, who are prepared to abandon their humanity out of fear of black men and women, suggest the true horror of lost status.

Since the news of the recent presidential election, it is easy to say that people of color and women feel disenfranchised and isolated because of the views of what the American people chose on Nov. 8. It is almost surreal to even understand what actually happened, but as the same time, in order to understand the horror, we must learn why America leaned toward a racist, sexist, homophobic man as our president. Toni Morrison’s article does a great job breaking down the logic behind this chaotic election and outcome. I feel sadness for myself and my fellow peers who have been, are, and will be affected by this outcome. 

I can relate to each statement the author shared.Growing up in a society where women are systematically subjected to constant battles in every environment disrupts more than just self-appearance, it conflicts with education, work, ordinary activities, relationships, and the love for one’s self that is jeopardized because of all the battles. The rules taught to young children and the way prior generations marketed the way women ‘ought to behave’ have altered the perception of not only how society views and treats women, but how the actual female individual should behave. We praise women on their sex appeal, but with that praise comes rules that women must adhere by to be considered “sexy” or desirable.” And if we attempt to break from this trend we are considered the “outsider.” Our life purpose as humans is to experience, enjoy, learn, educate, love freely, but as a woman, all those possibilities limit us in some way.

#feminism #eqauilty #womenarepeople

Growing up as a Girl

Since I was little, I was told to smile.

Since I was little, I was taught not to raise my voice.

Since I was little, I was taught to always sit with my legs crossed or closed.

Since I was little, I was taught that the boy tugging on my pig tails likes me.

Since I was little, I was taught that the boy breaking my crayons really likes me. 

In kindergarten, I always got the pink sticker, even though I liked blue better.

In kindergarten, the teacher always gave the boys Lego to play with, while the girls were given dolls. 

In kindergarten, when a boy made me cry, I was told that “boys will be boys.”

When I said I wanted to be a scientist, I was told it wasn’t for girls.

When my breasts first started developing, I was told I had to wear an uncomfortable bra. No explanation why. 

When other girls started developing breasts at school, boys started to rate and compare us.

When blood first started coming out of my vagina, I was told I was a grown woman now. I was 11 years old. 

When a pad fell out of my school bag, some boys made fun of me and called me “dirty”. I cried in a toilet stall. 

When a pad fell out of my school bag, a female teacher took me aside and said I shouldn’t show “such things” to other children. I cried in a toilet stall.

When adult men started hollering at me in the streets, I was told it was a compliment.

When I got to 8th grade, I was told “it’s time to start wearing make up.” No explanation why. 

When my leg hair started to grow darker, I was told to shave it. No explanation why. 

I was often told I was a “good girl” and would make a “good wife” one day.

I was often told boys matured more slowly than girls and therefore I should tolerate their bullying. Boys will be boys, after all.

I didn’t even know what sex was, but I was already a sex object in the eyes of many. 

Only women know what all this is like.