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“House Of Gwinnett”: The Unofficial Official Restaurant Of Gwinnett., Q C. Blue
“House Of Gwinnett”: The Unofficial Official Restaurant Of Gwinnett., Q C. Blue
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Waffle House, as a kid growing up in Gwinnett, brought a different kind of emotion to me, not one of excitement exactly but one of fondness. They were practically everywhere and yet they would always be veiled by the infrastructure around them. The numerous Waffle Houses in my area never seemed to be the same place, not even the food would taste the same depending on who made it, but it made going there better, more unexpected, and less dull. I never really took the time to understand why Waffle House felt so deeply ingrained within my community but now …
The Official Gas Station Of Mcdonough, Trey Wingfield
The Official Gas Station Of Mcdonough, Trey Wingfield
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The unofficial, official gas station of my hometown McDonough Georgia is QuikTrip. When people want to go to a gas station there are many things to consider that come with it. Is there customer service good, will the gas pumping process be fast, or will the parking lot be easy to get in and out of? At QuikTrip it comes equipped with all of those and more.
School Day, Cole Palmer
School Day, Cole Palmer
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I wake up to a deafening noise that has haunted me for years, the “Night Owl” ring tone, it is a soft dinging noise. I am really dreading my upcoming packed full day. I slowly climb out of my cool and comfortable bed and make my way towards the backdoor.
Supermarket Advertisements, Connor Whelan
Supermarket Advertisements, Connor Whelan
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Advertisements are everywhere. They can be found on every single form of media that is produced today. Some may find them annoying, however they have become an integral part of modern society. They help the community invest in businesses and enable the people to get what they need. While many different things have been advertised over the years, advertisements that were made for supermarkets stand out. These ads will typically target local neighborhoods since that is where most of their business comes from. Their goal is simple: to imprint on a large quantity of people and convince them that they …
Dystopian Future Rhetorical Analysis, Aaron Burney
Dystopian Future Rhetorical Analysis, Aaron Burney
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With Dystopian futures it has its focus on a more adult audience. With its gritty environments and conflict related to the real world while also having that hint of adventure, adults can find entertainment in the genre. With games such as Fallout for its more historical viewpoint, Half Life for its cover art and Cyberpunk2077 for its Reddit with its unique style.
Looking Into Royal Fantasy Romance, Azaleah Hill
Looking Into Royal Fantasy Romance, Azaleah Hill
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Storytelling takes many forms, from digital to traditional print, and even television screens no matter the genre. Still, the appeal of fantasy and romance has always been a factor in captivating audiences. Like I Am the Villain, where fate and desires, collide, or From Ash and Blood, where worlds are turned upside down, and love battles death, or Once Upon a Time, where our lovely fairytale idols go through bloody battles and hardships. All these fall under the genre of Royal Romance Fantasy and each of them offers a different experience that invokes a range of emotions. These stories not …
“The Drink Of Dearborn”, Sakina Ahmed
“The Drink Of Dearborn”, Sakina Ahmed
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Chai is a warm drink full of different types of herbs and spices that is seen in every corner of Dearborn. It's beloved for multiple reasons, starting with its diversity in the various cultures that populate the city of Dearborn.
Atlanta’S Underground Street Racing, Alexander Velha
Atlanta’S Underground Street Racing, Alexander Velha
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Every area is known for something, whether it's sports, food, or even tourism, but where I’m from we are known for other reasons. Street Racing. If you’re from Atlanta you already know what street racing down here is about. It’s a lifestyle. We all have the same goal. To beat the other driver and that’s the way all true racers perceive it. It has been around for ages, and it will be around for ages to come.
We All Live In A Computer World, Benjamin Hartman
We All Live In A Computer World, Benjamin Hartman
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German electronic artist Kraftwerk is known for their groundbreaking synth albums. Their album Computer World is about life with computers and technology, and the future that unravels with it. Through several compositions, like the album cover or the music within, the theme of technology is baked into every form of media Computer World has been released in.
The Spooky Science Behind Halloween Ads, Ashton Restrepo
The Spooky Science Behind Halloween Ads, Ashton Restrepo
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An underrated aspect of Halloween is its marketability. From movies, TV shows, toys, figurines, and costumes, consumers everywhere are always looking for a valuable purchase during the October season. To capitalize on their seasonal opportunity, Halloween stores wait patiently throughout the year until their respective season to unleash the iconic Halloween advertisement. Examples of these ads include a Spirit Halloween 2021 ad featuring audio qualities of Halloween, a Phantom Superstores image displaying many rhetorical connections with a Halloween audience, and a Party City Halloween video that utilizes many Halloween conventions.
My Favorite Day, Bryanna Montas
My Favorite Day, Bryanna Montas
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t is my favorite day of the week, Wednesday. I woke up to the sound of nature, birds chirping, and the swinging movement of trees, also known as the setting, I chose for my alarm clock. I do my usual upstairs routine which consists of making my bed, brushing my teeth, and cleaning my bathroom. My downstairs routine consists of making myself two sunny side eggs with my special blueberry yogurt parfait; the thought of the sweet honey combined with the saltiness from the yolk was stuck in my head. When I finish, I then take my dogs, Leo and …
The Ultimate Remedy Of Boredom, Christian Mclain
The Ultimate Remedy Of Boredom, Christian Mclain
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College students have a lot on their plates. From the mind-numbing lectures they must sit through to the grueling assignments that one professor always assigns, these students usually are looking for a way to unwind. Students often will quickly turn to the popular procrastination tool of video games, but there are many circumstances where there are not that many people who play the same game or any of the few students that do are caught up with schoolwork, hobbies, clubs, or sports they participate in. However, at Kennesaw State University everyone shares one idea on what the best video game …
Meals In Mississippi, Fayth Ousby
Meals In Mississippi, Fayth Ousby
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I grew up in a small town known as Goodman. My family has spent many years here as we own most of the land in said town. While my ancestors migrated here, our ways of cultivating have made a considerable impact on the town. I got to enjoy fresh fruit every morning and vegetables straight from the field. We have always had an abundance of food, so much that we share it with everyone. Everything from the berries and watermelon to beans and cotton. It was a large gathering place for the town as well. Even at this moment, the …
A Day Of Laughter And Friendship, James Hall
A Day Of Laughter And Friendship, James Hall
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After brushing my teeth and washing my face, I decided to go back into my dark room and click the power button on my Playstation. One of my friends named Greg was texting and calling me saying get on Madden. I decided to start a party chat and invite him so we could talk while playing. When we finally loaded up the game, he invited me and he took a long time trying to figure out if he wanted to pick the white or orange uniform. It was around 9:30 am and it was my first game of the day …
It’S Always A Pleasure, Hannah Joseph
It’S Always A Pleasure, Hannah Joseph
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It is 3:30 PM, the final school bell rings and students rush out, tired from a long day of school and ready to go eat some food. The closest food available is the popular fast-food chain, Chick-fil-A. Arriving at the restaurant, Lassiter students laughing, and it becomes super busy due to all the students getting out and the Lassiter teachers in the drive-through to grab a quick meal before heading home to grade papers. There is a strong smell of fried chicken, making customers eager to get their food. Slowly, I realized that all the customers were from Lassiter High …
Living With Depression, Joseph Harris
Living With Depression, Joseph Harris
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The genre of my home is living with depression. This is worth analyzing because more people need to talk about it, and a lot of people deal with it every day, especially younger people. This essay will go over an audio/visual modality, a purely text/visual modality, and an audio/face-to-face modality. These are worth analyzing because they give a basis of information to people who don’t understand what it feels like, but also to give solace to the people who live with it every day. The first analysis to be done is over a YouTube video.
Drifting: An Unappreciated Sport, Mandeep Sethi
Drifting: An Unappreciated Sport, Mandeep Sethi
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When people think of drifting, they usually think about the movie, Fast and Furious: Tokyo Drift. This movie ended up spurring a lot of misconceptions on what drifting actually is. Drifting is considered more of an organized legal sport than an illegal underground activity as projected in the movie. A great example of this could be scoped in throughout Georgia, particularly more north of Atlanta.
Soulsborne, Jacob Homier
Soulsborne, Jacob Homier
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The Soulsborne genre is known in the video game community for its hard boss fights and unforgiving challenges. This draws in many players looking for a challenge and to feel accomplishment for beating notoriously difficult games. This has led to an entire genre forming around these games and those trying to emulate them. But what is so enticing about these communities? Why have they formed around these games, and what type of rhetoric and tones are being used? The best place to start is by looking at one of the games of this genre, Dark Souls 3.
The Grimdark Compositions Of The 41st Millenium, Jack Rivers
The Grimdark Compositions Of The 41st Millenium, Jack Rivers
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Warhammer 40k, or sometimes referred to as 40k, is an expansive universe filled with characters, novels, video games, artwork, and more. The main themes of Warhammer 40k are all about the grim darkness of the far future: unending war, cosmic horror, tyrannical governments, constant death, destruction, and so on. As such, these themes are epitomized in the compositions of Warhammer 40k: An Intro to the Dark Millennium for its atmospheric tone, “I AM” - A SERVATOR’S TALE for its relatable themes, and BATTLEBARGE for its vivid imagery.
Afrobeat, Angel Emetuche
Afrobeat, Angel Emetuche
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Afrobeat is known for its ability to blend various musical elements, including traditional African rhythms, jazz, funk, highlife, and more. This fusion of styles gives Afrobeat a unique and eclectic sound that appeals to a diverse audience. Music is an integral part of our everyday lives, and it comes in a diverse array of genres, each with its unique characteristics and patterns. These musical genres not only reflect distinctive styles and traditions but also cater to a wide range of tastes, emotions, various musical patterns, and elements. Afro beat is one of the major music genres popping out in the …
The Russian Invasion Of Ukraine, Ralph Chio
The Russian Invasion Of Ukraine, Ralph Chio
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In February of 2022, Russia invaded Ukraine. Following the disastrous collapse of Afghanistan, few countries had any more hope for Ukraine. However, against all odds, Ukraine has continued to prove that it is willing to fight and able to win. In this genre, the article, A Ukrainian Officer’s Captured Russian Tank Wasn’t Working. So He Called Tech Support—In Russia, an interview with Senator Lindsey Graham, and a photograph of President Zelensky and his Chief of Defense Intelligence all provide insight to the different points of view in Ukraine.
A Day In My “Mostly” Lazy Life, Jonathan Yi
A Day In My “Mostly” Lazy Life, Jonathan Yi
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I managed to wake up early that day on the surprisingly uncomfortable bed, or what is more accurately described as an itchy mattress laying on barren wooden frames, that I slept on in my room. This was practically a miracle, as I had gone to sleep past midnight, as I usually do. I still somehow managed to miss all the birds singing in the morning, or perhaps it was so early that I had woken up before the birds, which is even more unlikely.
Dancing With Tradition And Joy, Celina Bartolo-Jacobo
Dancing With Tradition And Joy, Celina Bartolo-Jacobo
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An infectious rhythm that is accompanied by a spirited performance, full of joy that can transform even the quietest of people and draw them out of their shells. It’s the type of dance you want to be a part of even if you do not know what you are doing. Each step can be like an invitation to write your own story and feel the pulse of life run through you.
A Day In The Life Of Luke Strickland, Luke M. Strickland
A Day In The Life Of Luke Strickland, Luke M. Strickland
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My eyes slowly opened. Daylight was streaming through my dorm room window. I rolled over onto my back underneath my warm blankets and glanced over to my roommate’s bed. He was still asleep. I flipped my phone over to check the time. One press of the home button woke it up, revealing my black-and white lock screen. It was still a little over a half an hour before I needed to get up, so I just lay there in bed, thinking about what to do. Going back to sleep crossed my mind, but I decided against it, I was already …
A Day In The Life, Malachi Brooks
A Day In The Life, Malachi Brooks
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Waking up to the sound of my dog barking at 7:34 in the morning is not ideal, but when he needs to go outside, he makes it known. With my zombie like movement, I start to walk to the backdoor as i’m still trying to wake up, my energetic yorkie starts doing circles around me panting the closer I get to the door. Once I open the door the cold breeze hits me immediately as I am wearing white and black shorts with an old black t-shirt of Michael Jackson’s “Bad” album cover.
Mexican Street Tacos: The Unofficial Official Food Of La, Gigi Bruno
Mexican Street Tacos: The Unofficial Official Food Of La, Gigi Bruno
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Los Angeles is home to hundreds of street food vendors. Street food carts and stands are abundant at almost every street corner in all of Los Angeles. The diversity of food and options are one of the main reasons of what makes the city great. Los Angeles streets offers from fresh fruit stands, to sizzling bacon wrapped hot dogs and their infamous street tacos. Simply because of the many things that make them incredibly delicious, the tacos are the unofficial official street food. Mexican street tacos are one of the foods that Los Angeles is known for. Even though they …
Truffle Cakes: A Family Tradition, Sam Haygood
Truffle Cakes: A Family Tradition, Sam Haygood
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What looks to be an ordinary chocolate cake sits unassumingly on a plate, but as the spoon pushes in for the first bite, it cracks through the outer crust of the cake and unexpectedly sinks into the center. Something special is about to come. As the spoon pulls out, the cake appears to be almost melting off the edge, and the prospect of waiting to eat it seems near impossible. This is the experience of my family’s best special occasion dessert, the truffle cake.
Braedon's Day, Braedon Baker
Braedon's Day, Braedon Baker
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The sound of my 7:00 a.m. alarm brought me back to consciousness and out of my dreams. My mouth was parched, making my desire to fall right back asleep irrelevant. The water felt healing as it went down. I got up in a daze, struggling to find my way to the small orange dot indicating the light switch in my dorm room. A singular bulb illuminated the entire room, blinding me briefly. With my vision returned, I twisted off the top of the smooth glass container to obtain one of my morning supplements. Moringa to start, then comes the probiotics, …
Sebastian's Day, Sebastian Tenjo
Sebastian's Day, Sebastian Tenjo
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I started my day hearing something new, it wasn’t my regular alarm, it was different. I had changed the sound of my alarm the night before because the default iPhone alarm has gotten old to me. So, I get up and reach for my phone to turn off this new soothing alarm. I scroll on my phone watching TikTok’s repeatedly for a while until the constant scrolling and different sounds gets annoying and I then play music by Feid to get ready. I make my way down three flights of stairs, walk out the University Village suites, and walk past …
An Ordinary Day Of Sheldon Jerome Downing Ii’S Life At Marietta High School, Sheldon Jerom Downing Ii
An Ordinary Day Of Sheldon Jerome Downing Ii’S Life At Marietta High School, Sheldon Jerom Downing Ii
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I am jarred awake by the piercing mechanical sounds of a pinball rattling away in a pinball machine. Every few seconds, a flurry of concussive noises plays. As I face the ceiling, I try to ignore it, still tired after 5 inadequate hours of rest. I bargain with the consequences of just hitting the Stop button on my phone and retreating to the covers. Then I sigh when I realize that not only had I not checked how much time I had, but it was also hot. No, it was unbearably hot. The reality that spring was now summer and …