Is Equality a Possibility?

“Is equality a possibility?” That’s a question running through many people’s minds for  such a long time now. We are in the 21st century and sexism is still a huge problem. Women are still being judged. Most people still believe that women aren’t as strong,as smart,and as hard working. Most people think women are just …

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“Let Off The Hook”

Rapist, murderers, and robbers, let “off the hook.”  But what people have not really payed attention is to the unsolved crimes. Around 211,000 crimes go unsolved each year in the US.     Officer Mockbil, Unis Middle Schools resource officer, stated that “Not many homicides go unsolved every year.” Burglars go unsolved each day. Officer Mockbil also …

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Are You Reading Enough?

Why aren’t students reading enough? This question has been running through my head for a while now. Reading is a general skill that should be mastered as an individual grows. Reading is a vital skill in finding a job. It’s a basic way of growing a good self image, yet, many of us still don’t …

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Later

pro·cras·ti·na·tion prəˌkrastəˈnāSH(ə)n/ noun  the action of delaying or postponing something important with a less important thing. “It’s only ten questions, it’s fine, i’ll do it later.” Ever been there? I bet you have, almost every person has procrastinated, not only students, even your teachers, and your parents! Us ,as humans, can’t do everything at the …

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Psst…..What’s For Lunch?

Psst…What’s For Lunch? This is a common phrase heard in class, mostly in the classes right before lunch. To the average, student this can affect their behavior, especially their classwork. Many believe this can play a big role in their daily routine and how they function and work, especially on important things like classwork. To …

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From Enemies to Friends

Do you ever wonder how people that are in war at different countries are getting along? There are many people in the United States from different nationalities. People often wonder how they are getting along when their enemies become their neighbors. Jana Ghoul, a Lebanese 8th grader, said “Most wars are over something stupid that can be solved …

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14 Years of Prison

It’s a late night. I’m far away from my family, my friends, my childhood, my country. I’m now a refugee. In 1991, millions of Iraqis escaped Iraq from their dictator, Saddam Hussein. Thousands traveled to Saudi Arabia, hoping to find freedom. By 1994, there were over 100,000 Iraqi refugees living in the the middle of …

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Are iPhones Improving or Getting Worse

The newer, the better? Is that the case with new iPhones? iPhones are getting bigger and faster, but are they necessarily getting better? Some people like new iPhones, some people don’t. Are iPhones getting better, or are they getting worse? According to digitaltrends.com, many people’s iPhone 6 pluses started to freeze, not turn off, and …

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