Sam Tundup
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The power of bringing fictional ideas to real life
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American author and biochemist Isaac Asimov once said, “Today’s science fiction is tomorrow’s science fact.” When analyzing this quote, I think about how in a world of emerging technologies that so many scientists and engineers constantly achieve breakthroughs, specifically in the case of bringing technological and innovative inventions from fantasy and film to life. After…
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The valuable teamwork of the Justice League
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I once wondered what makes the Justice League so powerful, besides having heroes that have superpowers that everybody dreams of having. I’m counting down the days until I get the chance to see the new Justice League movie that’s coming out, a film that I’ve been waiting to watch for over a decade. Prior…
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Our Dark Knight in shining armour
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How do we define a hero, besides a mask and a cape? Prior to watching The Lego Batman Movie, I watched The Dark Knight trilogy. That series made me realize just how much I idolize Batman and what the caped crusader and the superhero phenomenon mean to me. Now, when we think of vigilantism, many…
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Learning from 50 cent’s mistakes
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50 Cent, one of the most recognizable rappers in the world, has achieved much in his career. However, the icon has recemtly gone on a downward slope. The rapper has clearly been affected by controversies and bankruptcy, eventually leading him to fail to be the role model he should have been. Additionally, in May 2016,…
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Thinking critically about concerns within the modeling industry
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Cara Delevingne, one of the most recognizable supermodels in the world, seems to have everything. However, the young superstar has revealed that life was not always so glamourous. In the modeling world, I have often heard of anorexia and pressure to lose weight as the causes of leaving this industry. Now, what I admire about…
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