Parable of the Sower is a novel written in 1993 that is set within 2024 and continues onwards to 2027. In this story, global climate change and economic crisis has led to a world where California is filled with dangers such as extreme water shortage, homelessness and people depresate enough to do anything to live to see another day. Octavia Butler writes a story that is eerily real to current events, as climate change is causing increasingly odd weather patterns around the globe, as well as political and economic issues that are leading to increased homelessness and civilian unrest as states uses tax dollars to fund the militarization of the police force, and the federal government sends billions of dollars overseas to aid in a current war in Israel.

Within culinary culture, it is the norm to be ridiculed, insulted, and to be told to “do it right or do it twice.” This is a phrase I’ve heard countless times within my experience working within fine dining. The system commonly used in fine dining kitchens, the brigade system, ensures that the kitchen runs smoothly while defining the roles of kitchen staff. This structure is defined by discipline and obedience to create perfect dishes. Although this workplace creates an environment that may run at peak efficiency, it comes at a cost to the minds of the chefs creating the dishes. Created in the midst of popular shows, such as The Bear, depicting chefs’ pursuit of success comes The Menu and its depictions of what happens post-success.

Capstone project final paper within my history degree. This paper describes the effect that NYU had on the Washington Square area, and how greatly their acquisition of property changed the neighborhood to what it is today.

Research paper written on how war is remembered through the lens of two different mediums but the same story: Paths of Glory the book written by Humphrey Cobb and the film directed by Stanley Kubrick.