Adnan Syed… An Innocent Man Convicted of an Unimaginable Crime

The podcast series Serial by Sarah Koenig opened up my eyes to a new perspective on the murder of Hae Min Lee. Through Koenig's podcast I was able to gather my own information and research on this case and whether I thought Adnan was guilty. Though her information may be biased in the way she presents it,…

The Case of Adnan Syed

The podcast "Serial" by Sarah Koenig brings a new aspect of literature into light. Her use of music, audio and background information are very effective in capturing the emotional side of her audience, as well  as getting across some very important points about this case. When first starting to listen to this podcast I had the…

The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks Through a Post-Colonial Literary Perspective

Post-Colonial Literary Theory looks at a piece of media through the perspective of those who were colonized. It could look at issues surrounding power, religion, race and economics. This video looks at The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks through the Post-Colonial Literally Perspective, giving a more deeper meaning into some of the events described by…

The Truth Behind HeLa Cells

As mentioned in the book "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks" by: Rebecca Skloot, Henrietta's cells (HeLa) were used as a breakthrough in the research of cells and cell culture. However, they were used in secrecy and without knowledge of her family. HeLa may have controlled her fate but science has decided she's not finished yet. Through an archetypal…

Grade 12 University English… Crucial or Futile?

The main topic of this blog is going to be focused around the importance of having a grade 12 University English credit and if it should be a requirement for entry into all University level programs. As a student currently enrolled in secondary school, English is an everyday part of my life. It is used…