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Sexting: Does the punishment fit the crime?
Have you ever done something so embarrassing that you cringe at the mere memory of it? I have, and I’m sure that everyone has had a slip-up in judgment at least once in their life. Two weeks ago, two middle school students in Indiana were found exchanging nude pictures of themselves via cell phone. They [...]
Future Cooks of the Universe
I walked into consumer science (cooking class) to find everyone neatly in their seats and ready to make that day’s recipe. ”Why are all of you so quiet?” I asked, still slightly in shock. ”We have to be quiet so we can make the caramel rolls faster!” one of my classmate’s exclaimed. I sat down [...]
Where’s Our Peaceful Paradise?
Believe it or not, people my age get really stressed! School, chores, plus sports practices and all kinds of activities every week. It would be nice to kickback and relax. Adults go to spas all the time but there are no spas for people under 16. It really stinks that at most spas and resorts, the [...]
Did I Just Hear What I Think I Heard?
Do artists really believe that the only way to make a song great is to wrap it up in sexual innuendos and degrading lyrics? Obviously, they do, because people seem to be buying the songs. In our age, what we listen to on the radio is what we want to listen to. Most radio stations play songs that people request. So why are people’s standards so low?
High School Sports – Fun, But Tiring
Many people enjoy sports as a recreation. They join activities just to get out there, get some exercise and have some fun. My favorite recreational sport is volleyball. I started playing in sixth grade when the school I just transferred to decided to start a volleyball team. This team was purely recreational. Everyone that wanted [...]
No Artists, No Art
I recently read of a survey that showed that 96% of Americans greatly value art and are inspired by it. Most parents believe teaching the arts is just as important as teaching mathematics, science, English, history, and the like. 95% believe art is essential in preparing children for their futures. Despite all of this, a [...]
Dealing with Vegetarianism
Vegetarianism is pretty common nowadays. Most people at least know a few others that have given up on meat, or on animal products all together. Still, lots of people get the wrong idea about vegetarians because of the ones they’ve met or heard of that choose to shout their choices out at anyone who dares [...]
The Big Chicago Divide
Walking down any given street in Chicago, you’ll probably notice the same thing over and over- the city is divided between the White Sox and the Cubs. If your a Chicagoan, you’ve most likely gotten into a squabble about your favorite Windy City baseball team (unless you’re one of the smart people who say they’re [...]
Paint It Black
Although it has been a lingering trend over the decades, black eyeshadow has managed to make its mark on mainstream runways. And as everyone knows, what is seen on the runway will soon be seen on the streets. While many girls have been rocking the trend for a while, others avoid it. Such a bold [...]
What Makes a Chicagoan?
The other day, I was reading Chicago Magazine when I came upon an article talking about what adults believe it takes in order to be considered a Chicagoan. It stated that one had to know what all four stars on the Chicago flag meant, have pride in the grid system, and live here for at [...]
