All lives begin differently, and our differences are the wonderful thing about life. A young soul, a miracle baby some might believe, was born into the world to two youngsters whose very own lives had only just begun. Whether you’re white or black, short or tall, male or female, we all have different stories. My story, however, will guide its readers through my struggles and hardships of life. Despite all the difficulties, those pressures transformed a lump of coal...

Most colleges, with the exception of a few, are all the same; giving you an education, possibly a place to live, and a slight chance at finding a job in your career path. Illinois State University, however, seems to be one of the schools that differs from the norm of other colleges. Illinois State University’s School of Music seems be flowing with the energy some people need to simply make it through the day. The thorough descriptions of whatâ€...