Samantha Gray

of the ship was to leave hundreds of students to die on his ship for the good of himself. All of the parents of dead children, waiting to hear information but never getting any, just to realize that their child isn’t coming home. How can I not feel sadness when I hear all of this information? How can anyone ignore tragic events like this one just because it doesn’t involve them?

It is important to be able to empathize and sympathize with others who are going through a difficult time or who are grieving the loss of a loved one. Without sharing these emotions, we lose a piece of our humanity. If we all stop caring about others, then no one will care about us when the time comes and we need it. Maybe that is why we care, because it all may come full circle, right back to ourselves? We can never really know when that could happen to us, any of these situations; we could be the next people involved in tragic cases like these and we would want people to care about what happened to us. Being able to look beyond our own issues and share the grief of others can make those who are going through a tough time feel better and as if the life they lost made a difference and impacted those around them. If we acknowledge the tragedies and horrible events that happen in our towns, countries, and all around the world, we can make changes within our own lives that can lead to bigger changes that make a difference. Nathan Cheney

The Lost Forest Temple Charles Jarvis II

An abandoned temple deep in the heart of a rainforest houses many creatures who seek refuge from the machines that tear down their home. Although it’s overgrown with vines and trees it seems lost to the times and seems invisible from a distance. Walking through these weathered stone halls brings on a wave of peace with the smell of the wet stone filling the air. This place is suitable for all who wish to reside here. The beasts and insects from the forest claim this wondrous place as their new home and any who enter will experience a brand-new ecosystem.