Author Archives: Shannon Laughlin

Predisposed does not mean Permanent By: Shannon Laughlin As a girl with two brothers, I spent most of my time growing up playing computer games, building with Legos, and making tracks for my Hot Wheels. At the time, I didn’t understand … Continue reading →

Comparative Essay 2- Shannon Laughlin Download the PDF file .

Cocktail Tall Tale? By: Shannon Laughlin One of the fondest memories from my childhood was playing a “card deck” format workbook of brain teasers, called “Brain Quest.” The questions would often ask you to answer a riddle or move an … Continue reading →

The Right Rebuttal By: Shannon Laughlin Before taking this class, I had heard of Larry Summers, former President of Harvard, but did not know much about him. After all, I was only in third grade when he triggered an uproar … Continue reading →