FRIGHT OVER FIGHT There has been something that has always bothered me since the second the event concluded. I remember perfectly the sounds of that day and vividly remember the images of my friend being thrown into a tree and receiving blows from someone who was twice his size and age. I remember...

My heart beat at a rabbit's pace as I walked up the cement steps to a small building set on a hill. I took a deep breath in an effort to allow even a sliver of calm to permeate the sense of dread that engulfed my mind and body. I stole a quick glance at my younger brother, briefly grateful tha...

In the essay, "The Company Man" by Ellen Goodman, and the short story "Faith" by Tim O'Brien both authors presents themes of loss and betrayal. Though both authors present the themes in different manners Tim O'Brien and Ellen Goodman are able to capture the reader with ...