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Posted by Rachel Patterson in Storytelling - Chase on
So I applied for a 1,000 scholarship from my bank a few months ago.

I got a letter in the mail two days ago that said that I didn't get the award.

However, I got a $25 American Express gift card just for applying. :D

I felt so grown up today swiping my card at the store and even having to sign a slip for verification.

Oh yeahhhhh.

A day in the life

Posted by Rumman Haq in Globalization - Laufenberg on
​After understanding the lifestyle of an average 12 year old in Pakistan, I am so thankful for the way I live. I thought it was really surprising how when children go to a public school, people automatically judge their class level. The families who could afford to send their children to school were the ones that were treated with respect. If a child went to public school, people are extremely judgmental because of how weak the public school system in Pakistan is. I expected that the health care was really bad in Pakistan because illnesses like Hepatitis are so common there and there are huge problems with sicknesses from the unfiltered water. Everybody has to boil their water before they drink it because of how unsanitary thew water is.  When I was 12, I had no responsibilities which is so different from the children's lifestyles in Pakistan. The average village kid has the same amount of responsibilities as a parent in America. I think when they are 40, they will be doing the same amount of work and try to pass it on to their children because that is just how their culture and tradition works. 

Differences (5/4)

Posted by Oliver Dzierzewicz in Storytelling - Chase on
​You know how a magnet works right? Two opposites attract, well I do not think that a magnet type of view works on relationships. When you and your partner just start going out and you come across different opinions on how relationships are supposed to work, steam starts to come out of everyones head (90% her head) and its as if though we were teleported to a debate tournament going for first place. Then reality hits and I realize that there is no winners. In fact it felt like a lose/lose situation. Words were exchanged, particularly words that were not meant to be said (her :p) and judgement was placed. Now i know before you get into something, make sure you know what your getting into. Now I know that I don't think I want to get into anything, like ever. >:l

Funny Moments

Posted by Ralen Robinson in Storytelling - Chase on
On Saturday coming home I was in the car with a few friends and this lady name Fran. While cutting through Drexel we have to pass the volleyball court right next to the soccer field as you know it was hot therefore everyone was out. Not just everyone but the hout shirtless guys playing volleyball. I was so excited I was like look at the guys look at the guys  since evryone was conversing amongst themselves I wanted them to notice the hotness. there response to the ht guys Fran  says"I'm 48 looking at the hot guys" oh Fran you cougar you.

Wednesdays

Posted by Lenea Harris in Storytelling - Chase on
Kamille looks directly at me. "Zip." 

My head snaps to look at Slim. "Zap!" 

Slim turns and claps his hands towards Rob. "Zop." 

Rob looks at Cam. "Zip." 

Cam looks at Jay. "Zap."

Jay stops to think as quickly as he can. "Zap! No wait... fuck." 

We all start to laugh. 

"Sit downnnn." Cam yells, ready to continute with the game.

"Ready?" 

"Yeah," we all answer with competitive smiles. 

"Zip!" Cam continued the stupidest, but the most fun game we all played. 

We should punish those who add to the country's turmoil, not those trying to fix it.

Posted by Andre Serrano in Storytelling - Chase on
 Firemen, police officers and teachers all serve their patriotic duties to their country every day. Children, full of innocence and ignorance, go to school to learn and laugh and play with kids every day. None of these previously mentioned have contributed a dime to the nations deficit. So why are they getting punished? Philadelphia's most recent resolution to leveling the debt? Reduce kindergarten programs to only a half day, while eliminating transpasses as a means of transportation. This is placing a huge unnecessary burden of the families of those who are not responsible for the nations debt and, for lack of a better word, it is absurd.

We are getting out of Philly at the right time.

Today was the day

Posted by Taylor Valentine in Storytelling - Chase on
Today, after months (OK, more like a few weeks) of hardcore studying, frequent late night sessions, which were more like parties because of the food and music, and stacks of flashcards, the day, full of nerves and emotion, had finally arrive, though the test was much easier than I'd expected (practice tests are always impossible) and the worst part was sitting in the same room for five hours.  

Not the worst way to spend a Wednesday..

A Day In the Life Of 12 years old boy name Nattawud Daoruang. (Thailand)

Posted by Arthurline Bowen in Globalization - Laufenberg on

For the assignment, the day in the life of a 12-year, I did a day in the life of a 12-year-old boy in Thailand. What I found out is that life in Thailand for a 12-year old boy is really similar to the life as a 12-old in the United States, in regards to education, hobbies, and even family. It is important that all children go to school in Thailand. In Thailand children are considered as the most valuable resource to the country; so they are cared for. The Thai has a saying that goes like this, "Children are the future of the nation, if the children are intelligent, the country will be prosperous."

A Day In the Life Of 12 years old boy name Nattawud Daoruang

Ahmad- Back in the Day

Posted by Sinnea Douglas in Storytelling - Chase on
​
  • Back in the days when i was young i'm not a kid anymore
  • But some days i sit and wish i was a kid again
  • Back in the days when i was young i'm not a kid anymore
  • But some days i sit and wish i was a kid again
  • Back in the days
  • Verse one:
  • When i just a little niggerole
  • I looked up to my bigger bro
  • Begged if i could kick it so
  • When he went out with girls i could go taggin along
  • Naggin if she had a sis maybe could mack a baby hoodrat
  • Y'all remember way back then, when it was 1985
  • All the way live, i think i was about ten
  • One of those happy little niggaz singin the blues
  • That be always tryin to bag with the shag (and karate shoes)
  • Sayin "yo momma black, his momma this, his momma that"
  • Then he get mad and wanna scrap
  • We stay mad about, ten minutes then it's like back on the bike
  • To play hide and go get it with the younger hoes by the bungaloes
  • Then switch to playin ding dong ditch, when that gets
  • Old and too cold to hack it, threw on a bomber jacket
  • You could tell the ballers cuz they bell wearin gazelles
  • If they really had money raised be sportin bk's
  • And, all the girls had they turkish link
  • If it broke then they made earrings to it, like they meant to do it
  • But, sometimes, i still sit and reminesce
  • Then, think about the years i was raised, back in the day

    • A Change of Pace

    Posted by Marchella Baldwin in Storytelling - Chase on
    I don't like bragging about myself. I'm really not that kind of person. But last Saturday in poetry workshop (here at SLA) our prompt was to write a poem full of hyperboles. And it was fun. I got to say crazy stuff like my voice stops a newborn's crying. And blow stuff out of proportion. Like people usually say I have a great smile but I said that it would make people run 10 miles just to get me what I want. I'm going to stop describing the poem now and just let you read it for yourself. Enjoy!

                                                   Hyperbole Poem

     

     

    I’m sorry to crush your dreams today

    But I have to inform you

    That you will never meet anybody more awesome than me

    When you look up kind in the dictionary

    My name will be its definition

    I save people from burning buildings on a weekly basis

    And the sound of my angelic voice silences a newborn’s crying

    My voice is smooth and soft during conversation

    But when I get up on stage

    To recite a poem

    The fiery string of words that spill out my mouth

    Triggers the fire station’s alarm system

    My laugh is literally infectious

    There is no way around it

    If I laugh you WILL be laughing with me

    Most of the time at my own jokes

    Because I’m just that funny

    And please don’t get me started on my smile

    The minute I fold my mouth up

    Part my lips

    And show the most glorious arrangement of teeth you’ve ever seen

    You will run 10 miles

    Just to get me what I want

    And most of all my writing is fantastic

    The spectacular way I string words together

    Makes you believe anything I’m saying

    And as you can tell from reading this right now

    I’m pretty magnificent

    And you will never ever meet anybody more awesome than me

    Portal 2

    Posted by Evett Hawks in Storytelling - Chase on
    ​I am in love with this game even though it's just puzzles and brain teasers. I only love it for the villain. which is Glados and her sound bits. the things she really says is very amusing and entertaining. " Did you know that people with a guilty conscience tend to be frightened by loud noises?" a train noise was played " I'm sorry i don't know where that came from"  even though she's just  artificial intelligence with a personality and brain mapping of a person. she makes a good villain. I enjoy this game very much. not as much as sonic though still my top favorite. 

    Embryo's Gift To Mankind

    Posted by Devante Taggart in English 1 - Dunn on
    This You And The World Project is to inform our peers into many world issues they may not know of that interest us. ​My project is going to be about how stem cells can be used to get rid of a great number of diseases and may be a breakthrough into cloning technology. Stem cells affect everyone because for now it can cure a few diseases and it is believed that it can cure many more. In order to get stem cells they have to take embryonic cells and other adult stem cells found in many different tissues. I have learned that stem cell research can already cure certain types os cancer like leukemia, Alzheimer and a few other diseases and it is still being researched for more benefits.Also i know that Stem cell research is frowned upon for the simple reason that is is like playing god because you can give many people a second chance by curing certain diseases and defects. Other than that there is no cons about stem cell research.

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stem_cells