Author Archives: crookscc

About crookscc

A current student studying Computer Science/ Pre-Medical at the University of Pittsburgh. I work at UPMC Mercy Hospital, located in downtown Pittsburgh. I am a part-time employee that works in the ER.

White Noise, Sounds and Fear

“What if death is nothing but sound?” ”Electrical noise.” “You hear it forever. Sound all around. How Awful.” “Uniform, white.” I find this quote specifically interesting because this is the first time that white noise is seen as death. Throughout this … Continue reading

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Post-Modernism

After having class, i have been thinking about post-modernism and i see it within many subjects such as music, visual art, graphic design, literature, and cinema. Being a computer science major i find it easier to focas on post modernism … Continue reading

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A Little on Blood Meridian

When reading Blood Meridian i found it to be a very interesting book. I have not read any of Cormac McCarthy’s books before, but i have watched a few of the movies such as: The Road, All The Pretty Horses … Continue reading

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Cost of a slave

In regards to the Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass i have come across this fascination sense of how much a slave actually cost back in the day. Through my investigation i have found that in the 19th century … Continue reading

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*My Thoughts* The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin (Part one)

After reading part one of this book (“The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin”) I have found that it has held my interest in various ways. I have never read this book before, and i would have never considered reading a book of … Continue reading

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