Student Work
Equinox students participate in advanced and college-level course work addressing complex issues facing the world today. To catch a glimpse of tomorrow’s leading scholars and leaders in action, please browse the work samples below.
Creative Writing Honors (click here for more)
"Chicago's possible and blue like
the lake
and you have friends that understand
the language of
french fries and
bread-smelling hair that
can't be washed
everyday..."
from Cleaning Lady
English Literature & Composition Honors (click here for more)
"In Cry, The Beloved Country, Paton has written a literary masterpiece by combining a healthy confusion of pleasure and disquietude. He achieves this harmony through South Africa’s racial struggles, a father’s journey to find his family, and personification of the land. Paton skillfully weaves joy and discomfort to create a multi-faceted book that has incredible depth." from the essay, Cry, The Beloved Country
Ethics & Contemporary Issues Honors (click here for more)
"According to the Mayo Clinic, there are over 101,000 people waiting for some type of organ transplant. Additionally, 300 people are added to that list every month. Nineteen people die every day due to not receiving a transplant...should people be allowed to use their own money to obtain an organ by means of a black market transaction or other scheme in order to increase their chances of procurement?" from the essay, The Ethics of Organ Procurement
Equinox students participate in advanced and college-level course work addressing complex issues facing the world today. To catch a glimpse of tomorrow’s leading scholars and leaders in action, please browse the work samples below.
Creative Writing Honors (click here for more)
"Chicago's possible and blue like
the lake
and you have friends that understand
the language of
french fries and
bread-smelling hair that
can't be washed
everyday..."
from Cleaning Lady
English Literature & Composition Honors (click here for more)
"In Cry, The Beloved Country, Paton has written a literary masterpiece by combining a healthy confusion of pleasure and disquietude. He achieves this harmony through South Africa’s racial struggles, a father’s journey to find his family, and personification of the land. Paton skillfully weaves joy and discomfort to create a multi-faceted book that has incredible depth." from the essay, Cry, The Beloved Country
Ethics & Contemporary Issues Honors (click here for more)
"According to the Mayo Clinic, there are over 101,000 people waiting for some type of organ transplant. Additionally, 300 people are added to that list every month. Nineteen people die every day due to not receiving a transplant...should people be allowed to use their own money to obtain an organ by means of a black market transaction or other scheme in order to increase their chances of procurement?" from the essay, The Ethics of Organ Procurement
