Category: Inquiry & Argument
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Polyester Perks and Pitfalls
It is incredibly likely those of you reading this paper are currently wearing at least one garment comprised of a fabric called polyester. In essence, polyester differs from traditional, natural textiles because it is woven from plastic thread, making it cheaper and more durable, but also (generally) more uncomfortable and pollutive. Common Objective, a platform…
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The Paradoxical Nature of Horror
Whether on Halloween with family or at a sleepover at midnight, almost everyone remembers the first time they saw a horror movie. Everyone knows the feeling of the adrenaline coursing through them when the jump scares don’t seem to ever let up, and everyone remembers how hard their heart was pumping when the characters…
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A Building Dilemma: Going Green or Saving Green?
Buildings are everywhere. We work, sleep, and recreate inside buildings. The earth is dotted with different structures that serve a myriad of purposes. Vast establishments, tiny houses, and everything in between are anything from places of worship to chemical laboratories. These buildings went through quite a lengthy process to come into existence. As an aspiring…
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Hypnotherapy as a Treatment for Depression
A forty-seven-year-old by the name of Tonja has been going to various therapy sessions for the past eleven years. After being diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder, Tonja has suffered from a myriad of health problems. Unfortunately for her, none of these therapy sessions seemed to yield the results she wanted. In search of mental and…