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An Examination of Sins and Virtues: Hope

by Katerina Misa | May 21, 2015 | Opinions, Talon

In the well known Greek myth of "Pandora's Box," Pandora, the first woman created by the gods, was given a box by Zeus along with instructions never to open it. Naturally being extremely curious,...

An Examination of Sins and Virtues: Pride

by Aaron Melling | May 21, 2015 | Opinions, Talon

In Greek mythology, there is a story about an inventor and his son who are imprisoned on the island of Crete, within the Labyrinth, which they had helped to build. To escape, Daedalus the father...

An Examination of Sins and Virtues: Sloth

by Kenny Kiratli | Apr 16, 2015 | Opinions, Talon

Like a parasitical relationship, sloth latches on There's a certain level of relief that comes from putting aside anything that generates stress; to sit back, relax, and watch the hours wane away as...

An Examination of Sins and Virtues: Fortitude

by Jorie Schwab | Apr 14, 2015 | Opinions, Talon

Bravery, or fortitude is the feeling that motivates soldiers to rise out of desolate trenches, bystanders to intervene in complicated, and possibly dangerous, situations, and individuals to stand up...

An Examination of Sins and Virtues: Lust

by Kenny Kiratli | Apr 9, 2015 | Opinions, Talon

In a society filled with inflated relationships and fictitious desire, a simple gaze awry can kindle a feeling known as lust. The strong sexual desire that is felt by many people has been seen to...

An Examination of Sins and Virtues: Prudence

by Meena Morar | Apr 9, 2015 | Opinions, Talon

"There is nothing more imprudent than excessive prudence," said Charles Caleb Colton, a well-known English writer and collector during the 1800's. This quote explains the mismatch of opinions of...