3 Literary Essays to Open Your Perspective
By CCA / 05.12.2021
These are three essays put together, two of them are replies to questions about a literary work, while the other explores the journey of a famous female author. They range from being short to start, before going out into a full MLA format. Hope you get something out of reading them! Essay 1: Oedipus, the […]
The 93rd Academy Awards – Oscars Nominations, Winners & Fun Facts
By CCA / 05.12.2021
The 93rd Academy Awards aired on ABC on Sunday, April 25th but, if you missed the award ceremony, no worries! Here’s a recap of the nominees and winners, plus a few fun facts! Best Picture Nomadland directed by Chloé Zhao – Winner! The Father directed by Florian Zeller Judas and the Black Messiah directed by […]
Blossom – A Spring Playlist
By CCA / 05.12.2021
In the midst of your annual spring cleaning? Taking a stroll through the park for the first time in months? Brighten up your budding routines and discover new favorite musicians with this Spring-themed playlist! Note: Feel free to listen to these songs in the order I’ve provided or in any other order you choose! #1: […]
Ophelia
By CCA / 05.12.2021
Author’s Note: This piece was inspired by the 2021 Escapril Day 4 prompt of “ghost.” Escapril is a month-long poetry and short-fiction challenge for the month of April. The willow tree across the street always whispers to me. It says: “I watched a girl die once, drowned in the then-clear-blue stream that flows beneath […]
Classical Music Spotlight: Year 2 – Spring Issue
By CCA / 05.12.2021
Welcome back to Classical Music Spotlight, the one-stop shop for a little exposition to classical music at The Comet! Today’s issue is quite the varietal one: with a piece by an underrepresented female composer that is finally starting to get recognition. Nonetheless, the show is ready to begin, so let’s get to it! Classical Music […]
Save the North Atlantic Right Whales
By CCA / 05.12.2021
As Spring arrives and Earth Day comes to a close, it is more important than ever that we stay informed on the statuses of species around the globe who are facing extinction. One such species that resides close to home is the North Atlantic right whale, who play a vital role in their ecosystem, making […]
7 Animals That Need to be Spoken About
By CCA / 05.12.2021
The Earth is home to a variety of different animals. Each animal has their own role to play in their environment. Some animals maintain the population of their prey. Some animals contribute by keeping the surrounding plants healthy. Despite the important roles they play, many animals are nearing extinction. Harmful actions such as poaching, habitat […]
The Rich History Behind the Phrase “Turtles All the Way Down”
By CCA / 05.12.2021
What do mythology, metaphysics, philosophy and John Green have in common? They all contribute to the fascinating origin and modern-day usage of the unique phrase “turtles all the way down!” Curious as to how this came about? Let’s explore! Mythology & First Recorded Origin It can be considered common knowledge that “turtles all the way […]
Perseverance Mars Rover
By CCA / 05.12.2021
On July 30, 2020 NASA launched a rover to Mars. The rover’s name was Perseverance, and its purposes were to collect samples of rock and seek signs of life on Mars. Perseverance landed on Jezero Crater as of February 18, 2021. After landing, the rover captured sounds of wind on Mars, thanks to the SuperCam. The SuperCam can identify chemical and mineral compounds of a target as […]
Cobra Kai Fan Theories
By CCA / 05.12.2021
WARNING! The following article contains spoilers for the Netflix series Cobra Kai. Please watch the WHOLE show before reading! Thanks! In 1984, the iconic drama/action film The Karate Kid was released. The movie was a hit and led to three different sequels. The Karate Kid: Part Two and The Karate Kid: Part Three were […]