Derek grew up in Rhode Island, the smallest state in the union, where he enjoyed the close proximity to the ocean waters and the charm of his seemingly ancient colonial home. He made the jump to modernity when he traveled west to Chicago to attend DePaul University. There, he is currently seeking a BA in both environmental public policy and French. He has lived and studied in Paris, France for the past four academic months and will be returning to the Windy City this fall to complete his senior year. He has always felt a strong attraction to writing and truly enjoys the challenge it presents.
An unlikely tragedy occurred in Olympic National Park, Washington earlier this month. A 63-year-old nature enthusiast was stalked, assaulted, and killed by a wild animal inhabiting the national park. The offender was not one of the usual suspects. A…
Embryonic stem cell research, has been a contentious issue ever since its discovery in 1998. Yet, in recent weeks, it has returned to the forefront of the social debate. A ruling last month from the United States District Court…
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