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Kate Vidimos

Majored in English
University of Dallas, Class of 2020
From Bedford, Texas
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Kate Vidimos Named on USCAA National All-Academic Team

University of Dallas women's soccer student-athlete Kate Vidimos of Bedford, Texas, was recently named to the United States Collegiate Athletic Association (USCAA) National All-Academic Team. Stude...

February, 01 2018 - Verified by University of Dallas
Laughing at Adversity: Louisa May Alcott’s Short Story ‘Lost in a London Fog’
Louisa May Alcott shows that we should always laugh. Even in the scariest and most unfortunate situations, we should have the courage to laugh at adversity.
May 2023 - Articles
Nathaniel Hawthorne’s Children’s Story, ‘Pegasus, the Winged Horse’
Nathaniel Hawthorne demonstrates that childlike faith, trust, and hope enable us to not only see the value in our many aspirations, but also seek and attain them.
May 2023 - Articles
Lost in Excess: Mark Twain’s Short Story, ‘Hunting the Deceitful Turkey’
When young Mark Twain sets out to hunt a turkey without any consideration or moderation, he soon finds that excess gets him lost. Without moderation to guide his steps, excess leads him astray.
May 2023 - Articles
Friendships That Endure: Aesop’s Fable, ‘Two Travelers and a Bear’
Friendship is tested through adversity. We must not only find friends who will stay with us, but also be good and loyal friends to the end.
May 2023 - Articles
Which to Choose: Mark Twain’s Children’s Short Story, ‘The Five Boons of Life’
Mark Twain shows that, when we live virtuous lives, we will have no need to fear death. Death is the reward of a life well lived.
May 2023 - Articles
Gentle Persuasion: Mary Roberts Rinehart’s Short Story, ‘Gentle Hand’
A gentle hand can be far more persuasive than any amount of harsh words or violent actions.
April 2023 - Articles
The Dandelion as a Symbol of Hope: O. Henry’s Short Story ‘Springtime a la Carte’
Many people see the dandelion as a weed, but it is really a symbol of hope and perseverance. No matter the terrain or weather, dandelions are one of the few flowers that stands strong and survives.
April 2023 - Articles
Vulgar Distinctions: T.S. Arthur’s Short Story, ‘Going to the Springs’
Instead of judging others by their status or dress, we should be considering the morality of character. True goodness and a pure spirit are far more important than holding up any appearances.
April 2023 - Articles
Mischief Breeds Mayhem: Beatrix Potter’s Short Story for Children, ‘The Tale of Peter Rabbit’
When little Peter Rabbit enter the farmer's garden, he soon learns that mischief does not always pay off. His mischievous actions place him in grave danger and teach him a valuable lesson.
April 2023 - Articles
Full Steam Ahead: Mark Twain’s Short Story, ‘Mark Twain: A Child’s Biography’
Our destinies lie in wait for us, but in order to find them, we must stay true to ourselves and our morals. If we abandon who we are and what we believe, we abandon the destiny that is specific to us.
March 2023 - Articles
Illusions of Beauty and Status: Clara Dillingham Pierson’s Short Story for Children ‘The Night Moth With a Crooked Feeler’
When two moths become friends, the fancy girl moth must learn that her friend with a crooked feeler has a better character than most of the other beautiful moths and butterflies.
March 2023 - Articles
Facing Our Failures: O. Henry’s Short Story, ‘The Last Leaf’
When Johnsy gets sick and fancies that she will die when the last leaf falls, Sue helps her realize her faults and redeem herself.
March 2023 - Articles
Just a Little Kindness: Laura E. Richards’s Short Children’s Story, ‘The Coming of the King’
When the herald announces that the King will pass by, the children decide to clean up their play area, so that the King will be pleased. But, even though the King does not appear, they are still willing to treat a dirty, weary traveler as a king.
March 2023 - Articles
Where Adventures Lead Us: ‘Louisa May Alcott: A Child’s Biography’
In her short story, "Louisa May Alcott: A Child's Biography," Louisa May Alcott describes her childhood adventures. These seemingly simple adventures lead us to our destinies.
February 2023 - Articles
Rapt in Wonder: T. S. Arthur’s Short Story, ‘Amy’s Question’
A contemplation of T.S. Arthur's moving short story, "Amy's Question." We should be willing and able to look at the beauty of life and be wrapt in wonder. Wonder brings wisdom.
February 2023 - Articles
Finding Paradise Through Selflessness: Oscar Wilde’s Short Story ‘The Selfish Giant’
In his short story, "The Selfish Giant," Oscar Wilde shows us how selfishness brings cold and frost, but selflessness will bring paradise anywhere.
February 2023 - Articles
‘There’s No Place Like Home’: L. Frank Baum’s Short Story, ‘The Man in the Moon’
L. Frank Baum's short story, "The Man in the Moon," shows us how the best and most important adventures begin and end with home.
February 2023 - Articles
Repentance Brings Virtue Into the Light: L. Frank Baum’s Short Story, ‘A Kidnapped Santa Claus’
A reflection on how L. Frank Baum demonstrates, in his short story, "A Kidnapped Santa Claus," that Repentance can help us return from the darkest tunnels and deepest troubles.
January 2023 - Articles
Ingredients for a Simple Life: Arnold Bennett’s Short Story, ‘Hot Potatoes’
An inspection of Arnold Bennett's short story, "Hot Potatoes," and how we must look at life with a humorous view and be ready for the unexpected.
January 2023 - Articles
Character Over Appearance: Rex Ellington Beach’s Short Story, ‘The Shyness of Shorty’
A reflection on Rex Ellington Beach's short story, "The Shyness of Shorty," and how looks, height, and beauty do not matter as much as character.
January 2023 - Articles
Laura E. Richards’s ‘The Golden Windows’: Finding What’s Truly Important
An inspection of Laura E. Richard's very meaningful short story, "The Golden Windows." We must learn to see the most important things around us, realizing what we have.
January 2023 - Articles
"What Fish Do At The Bottom Of The Sea"
Have you ever wondered what fish do at the bottom of the sea? If you want to know, come look for yourself and see!
December 2022 - Publications
Constructive Criticism: Louisa May Alcott’s ‘Scarlet Stockings’
An article that inspects the importance of constructive criticism in our lives, as Louisa May Alcott demonstrates in her short story, "Scarlet Stockings."
December 2022 - Articles
Righting Our Wrongs: Peter Christen Asbjornsen’s Fairy Tale, ‘East of the Sun and West of the Moon’
This article delves into the wonderful fairytale world in Peter Christen Asbjornsen's "East of the Sun and West of the Moon." A young girl learns that, even though she has made horrible mistakes, she can right her wrongs.
December 2022 - Articles
The Courage to Endure: Cornelia A. P. Comer’s Short Story, ‘The Preliminaries’
An inspection into Cornelia A. P. Comer's short story, "The Preliminaries." How, in order to deal with all of the hardships and difficulties throughout life, we must have courage. Courage enables us to endure and "endurance is the measure of a man."
December 2022 - Articles
The Wisest Gifts: O. Henry’s Short Story, ‘The Gift of the Magi’
In his short story, "The Gift of the Magi," O. Henry demonstrates that the greatest and wisest gifts come when we give ourselves and our best for others.
December 2022 - Articles
Overcoming Fear: Laura E. Richards’s Short Story, ‘The Shed Chamber’
An inspection into Laura E. Richards's short story, "The Shed Chamber," and how, even when we are afraid, we can still do the right thing.
November 2022 - Articles
A Holiday of Kindness: Sarah Josepha Hale and the Establishment of Thanksgiving
An inspection of how Sarah Josepha Hale helped establish, or ratify, Thanksgiving as a national holiday. Though days of Thanksgiving were practiced throughout early American history, there never was a true national holiday for giving thanks. For seventeen years, Hale fought to get the holiday ratified.
November 2022 - Articles
Throwing Caution to the Wind: Louisa May Alcott’s Short Story ‘How They Ran Away’
Louisa May Alcott's short story, "How They Ran Away," shows that, when we run into adventure without prudence or consideration, we can end up in the deepest trouble.
November 2022 - Articles
Aesop’s ‘The Dog and His Reflection’: Gratitude and Generosity Are Antidotes to Greed
An inspection of the simple, but powerful, short story by Aesop, "The Dog and His Reflection."
November 2022 - Articles
What Many Men Desire: Nathaniel Hawthorne’s Short Story ‘The Golden Touch’
An inspection of Nathaniel Hawthorne's short story, "The Golden Touch," and the dangers of riches and gold.
October 2022 - Articles
Finding and Belonging: Edward Everett Hale’s Short Story ‘The Man Without a Country’
The value of country. "Belonging to a country instills in us a sense of identity, and it is a terrible thing to lose."
October 2022 - Articles
Impossible Storms: Laura E. Richard’s Short Story ‘Maine to the Rescue’
"Whether figurative or literal, storms are the strongest forces that test mental and physical ability. When we courageously persevere and fight through these storms, we can conquer our fears and prove our strength."
October 2022 - Articles
Stephen Vincent Benét’s Short Story ‘By the Waters of Babylon’: Fatal Forward Progress
An inspection of how Benet ponders the fatality of desiring and pursuing "Progress." Such zealous pursuit of "Progress" can be detrimental and fatal.
September 2022 - Articles
‘The Morals of Chess’ by Benjamin Franklin: Life Is Like a Game of Chess
Chess is far more interesting and insightful than we often realize or think about. The virtues and skills that this game encourages are very important for life.
September 2022 - Articles
Stephen Vincent Benét’s Essay, ‘Freedom From Fear’: Author Illuminates Norman Rockwell’s Painting, ‘Freedom From Fear’
An article on Benet's essay, "Freedom From Fear." How we must continue to fight for our freedom, especially our freedom from fear. When we are free from fear, we are able to achieve more for ourselves and our families.
September 2022 - Articles
T.S. Arthur’s Short Story: ‘Dressed for a Party’
An article on T.S. Arthur's short story, "Dressed for a Party." Contemplating how we should not dress to attract attention, but should dress as a means of highlighting and emphasizing our intellect and inner beauty.
August 2022 - Articles
Booth Tarkington’s Essay ‘Freedom of Speech’: A Story of Two Men at the Brenner Pass
An inspection of Booth Tarkington's Essay, "Freedom of Speech," which was written to accompany Norman Rockwell's painting, "Freedom of Speech."
August 2022 - Articles
Will Durant’s Essay ‘Freedom of Worship’: A Story About a Little Church
An article on Will Durant's Essay, "Freedom of Worship," which was written to accompany Norman Rockwell's "Freedom of Worship" painting.
August 2022 - Articles
Carlos Bulosan’s Essay, ‘Freedom From Want’: A Freedom Born of Work
An inspection of Bulosan's Essay, "Freedom From Want," and Norman Rockwell's painting, "Freedom From Want."
August 2022 - Articles
Kate Chopin’s Short Story ‘A Matter of Prejudice’: Problematic Preconceptions
An article contemplating the lessons from Kate Chopin's short story, "A Matter of Prejudice." Chopin shows that the prejudices that we each hold are not what we think they are. These prejudices are nothing but houses of cards that can be dismantled in a moment.
July 2022 - Articles
O’ Henry’s ‘A Newspaper Story’: The Power of the Press
An article on O. Henry's short story, "A Newspaper Story." Inspecting, through storytelling, how powerful the press truly can be.
July 2022 - Articles
Losing and Finding One’s Humanity
An article on Stephen Vincent Benet's short story, "The Devil and Daniel Webster."
July 2022 - Articles
Hawthorne’s ‘The Antique Ring’: A Ring of True Charity
An article on Nathaniel Hawthorne's short story, "The Antique Ring." An act of true charity can end years of evil.
June 2022 - Articles
‘An Angel in Disguise’: Strength Disguised as Weakness
An article on T.S. Arthur's short story, "An Angel in Disguise."
June 2022 - Articles
Short-Story Writer O. Henry’s ‘The Skylight Room’: Seemingly Irrational Hope
An article in O. Henry's short story, "The Skylight Room.: How hope can work miracles.
May 2022 - Articles
Foolish Wisdom: Edward R. Sill’s ‘A Fool’s Prayer’
An article on Edward R. Sill's poem, "A Fool's Prayer." The fools possess the most wisdom.
March 2022 - Articles

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