Lauren Hall, junior, is excited to be a part of the Humanities Academy and gain a greater appreciation for writing, literature, and art. She enjoys being able to express her opinions through the art that she produces. Her favorite work is Lorraine Hansberry‘s play, A Raisin in the Sun.
More of Lauren Hall’s Work:
- The College Board’s Monopoly on Education – Recently, in my AP United States History class, we covered the Gilded Age. This era saw the rise of large corporations known as trusts, which would eventually evolve into monopolistic …
- Marauders – “Run”––I am jostled awake by quivering hands gripping my shoulder and her bittersweet vocalizations. Heavy eyelids and downcast lashes flutter open. The forceful trembling brings me to consciousness and my …
- Cactus Hands – i found you in a barren place among the vastness, you stood tall and proud. i was drawn in by your blossoming words but was unaware of your thorns. oh …
- What is Known About Pocahontas? – The name “Pocahontas” can bring up many images in western audiences; but many people view her as the free-spirited, long-haired, beautiful female protagonist of Disney’s 1995 film of the same …
- Surviving Junior Year through the Dark Academia Aesthetic – It sounds weird to say that I have survived my first semester of junior year through romanticizing otherwise seemingly boring tasks — like studying for classes and completing assignments. However, …
- Vincent van Gogh’s Death: Suicide or Murder? – *Content Warning: Mentions of suicide, murder, death and mental illness* Vincent van Gogh, a 19th century Dutch impressionist, is remembered both for his revolutionary art and extraordinary life. In northern …
- Teddy Hugs – we used to clutch our teddy bears swaddled and cuddled warmly without any real fears. then dozing off quietly, wrapped in a fuzzy blanket hiding in forts of pillows, never …
