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Academic interests and passions that might be a part of my academic journey include Art and some type of foreign language such as Spanish, French, or German. There are a plethora of reasons why I am interested in these areas of study. One reason is; I would like to go into the field of art [...]

Sexual dimorphism is the term for any variation between the two sexes within a species. Females and males can differ in color, size, shape, behavior, ornamentation, and even immunity to disease (Stevens, 2002). An experiment was carried out between male and female Big Claw Crayfish also known as the Cherax quadricarinatus. The Big Claw Crayfish [...]

I chose to come to MTSU because of its diverse environment and the wonderful reputation that its science department has. I am majoring in Biology and minoring in Chemistry, with a concentration in general biology. I joined the pre med program with an endeavor to become a Doctor of Medicine. I chose to major in [...]

Before my mother was coming close to the end of her life, hospice care was merely a theory to me. I understood what it was, thought it was a grand thing, but really had no idea that it might one day benefit my family. My experience with hospice was so utterly positive and life-changing, I [...]

Dragons are found in the mythology of both both as forces of evil and as benevolent forces of good. The piasa of the Illini Indians was dastardly. The winged animal lived in a cave by a river and ate human flesh. In the tribe’s legends, a chief named Ouatonga killed the piasa with poison arrows. [...]

Dragons are a powerful symbol that appear in cultures throughout the world, almost always representing a powerful force. Whether that force is positive or negative depends on the culture. In the Asian tradition dragons are seen as blessings. They are benevolent beings with a serpent-like body and a head like a lion. The Chinese call [...]

Many people who find themselves in leadership positions face the challenge of gaining the respect of their employees, students, colleagues, friends, family and children. There’s no magic pill that’s going to make others respect you, but there are plenty of actions you can take to give them an opportunity to. Action is the key word [...]

William Stafford was a quiet and gentle American poet who was know as much for his teaching abilities as his writing. Stafford, a pacifist who grew up in Kansas, received degrees from the University of Kansas and a PhD. from the University of Iowa. In the late 1940s he took a teaching at Lewis & [...]