
Featured Writing - May 2025
More Than a Principal" is a heartfelt profile that goes beyond job titles to reveal the inspiring story of a school leader who serves as a mentor, advocate, and pillar of the community. Through personal interviews and vivid storytelling, this feature highlights how one principal’s dedication extends far beyond administrative duties—shaping young lives, fostering inclusion, and leading with compassion.
Forecasting Influence: A Media Analysis of Weather Channels
This examines how weather networks shape public perception through presentation style, visual design, and strategic messaging. This analysis compares major weather channels, highlighting how they balance factual reporting with entertainment elements to maintain viewer engagement, especially during extreme weather events.
Lust: Sinful Vice or Natural Desire?
This explores the complex duality of lust through theological, literary, and contemporary lenses. This paper examines four reasons why lust is traditionally condemned as a sin, alongside three arguments positioning it as a natural human impulse. Drawing on sources like the Bible, Dante’s Purgatorio, and modern societal examples, the essay ultimately argues that lust is an excessive craving for intimacy that must be understood in context rather than simply judged
Selling Identity: A Media Analysis of Ads in People Magazine
This explores how advertising in one of America’s most popular magazines reflects and reinforces cultural values, gender roles, and consumer behavior. This analysis breaks down recurring themes, target demographics, and visual strategies used to connect products with lifestyle aspirations—revealing how marketing blends seamlessly with celebrity culture to shape public perception.