Category: Short Stories

Art, Communications, Philosophy, Public Relations, Short Stories

My “Hero’s Journey” through College and University

The Hero’s Journey by Joseph Campbell can be, and has been, applied to a great number of stories written throughout time. Today I am sharing my own Hero’s Journey through both college and university, from high school to being a graduate.  Please check out the original source for this version of The Hero’s Journey by Thearetical.com, which details the meaning behind each step. Ironically, in … Continue reading My “Hero’s Journey” through College and University

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Art, Short Stories

My First Art Commission: Painting Sigmund Freud’s Office with Cats, Books, and Tons of Detail

There are many things I think are true about art commissions: they help artists stay in the art industry for work, they help artists create a larger portfolio, and most importantly, they can help expand creativity and skill. For my first commission, the last of which was the most considerable component.   After posting my first “commissions are open” post on both Instagram and Facebook, shortly … Continue reading My First Art Commission: Painting Sigmund Freud’s Office with Cats, Books, and Tons of Detail

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Communications, Ethics, Short Stories

The Man Behind The Microphone And Why He Chose GVSU

Grand Valley State University student, Stephen Szymanski, is one of a few hosts of the WCKA “Whale Radio” show and has been for about a year now. What most people do not know is that Stephen chose to go to GVSU because of its work for the Make-A-Wish foundation and the radio show slot is just a bonus. It is unfortunate that when people become … Continue reading The Man Behind The Microphone And Why He Chose GVSU

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Communications, Ethics, Philosophy, Poetry, Short Stories

MLKJr. Inspired: What I Stand For

Martin Luther King Jr. is a hero in the United States’ history and is honored with a national holiday devoted to him. King, as well as many others, made his thoughts known and then later, a reality. Here is a piece inspired by him. What I Stand For I stand for clean waterI stand for clean foodI stand for clean livingI stand for open mindsI … Continue reading MLKJr. Inspired: What I Stand For

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Corporate Culture: A Short Story

Sitting at the park, eating her veggie pita, Io Tillett White is on her lunch break. A city full of office buildings, all working on the same eight-hour time frame; everyone is on their lunch break. Io Tillett sat there looking at all the people in their suits, pantsuits, work dresses, everyone was so synchronized and so she smiled. She was wearing dark gray dress … Continue reading Corporate Culture: A Short Story

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