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Athletes and Sexual Orientation

Athletes and Sexual Orientation

June 2, 2017

In today's world, homosexuals playing professional sports is a huge controversy. People don't want to come out when playing sports because they are embarrassed. Or they are judged to the point of embarrassment...

Legalized Marijuana with Age Limit

Legalized Marijuana with Age Limit

MacKenzie Hurd June 2, 2017

People in today’s society think marijuana is unacceptable because it is a drug. These people don’t understand the positive benefits that can come from legalizing marijuana. Some  individuals who smoke...

Fight for MLDA 18

Fight for MLDA 18

Gage Lincoln June 2, 2017

In discussions over the minimum legal drinking age, or MLDA, one controversial issue has been whether or not to decrease the age for consumption.  One one hand, some believe  that the MLDA ought to be...

Gun Control, Should it be Tightened or Loosened?

Gun Control, Should it be Tightened or Loosened?

Nate Hill June 2, 2017

According to  The Washington Times article, “Gun Crime Gallery,” “in 2013, a shooter opened fire at Prince Middle School in Atlanta, Georgia. However, after wounding only one student, the suspect...

Abortion Should Continue To Be Legal

Abortion Should Continue To Be Legal

Ashley Estabrook June 2, 2017

In this photo, you see our President, Mr. Donald J. Trump, surrounded by fellow men, signing an executive order. This executive order just happens to be one that will affect millions of women worldwide....

Compensation for College Athletes

Compensation for College Athletes

June 2, 2017

College sports is a huge business. The two biggest businesses, of course, are college basketball and football. Big programs like the University of North Carolina and the University of Kentucky bring in...

Junk Food

Junk Food

Julia Lindo June 2, 2017

The people who indulge in junk food are supporting a problem that affects many countries worldwide. This problem is obesity. Moreover, attempting to abolish it will utterly fail due to the fact that eliminating...

Safer is Not Safe

Safer is Not Safe

Zach Bradshaw June 2, 2017

E- Cigarettes have been used more in the past few years now. Some people say they are more dangerous and deadly than actual cigarettes. Mold in the lungs is the main defense heard from cigarette smokers....

Texting While Driving

Texting While Driving

Adam Enders June 2, 2017

Every day millions of people all over the world use their cell phones to text or call, but have you ever thought about how much these devices actually distract you? Over the last ten years, cell phone...

Celebrity Culture Influences Narcissism

Celebrity Culture Influences Narcissism

Gabriel Lindo June 2, 2017

Everyone dreams about life as a celebrity, and of how that lifestyle has so much to offer -- fame, fortune, and friends in high places. Keep dreaming! Celebrity culture isn’t what it’s cracked up to...

Should Marijuana be Legal?

Should Marijuana be Legal?

Cassandra Hadaway June 2, 2017

In today's society a well-known topic of discussion is the legalization of Marijuana. Many states have been legalizing marijuana, not just for medical use, but for recreational use as well. As we all know,...

No More Restrictions to 2nd Amendment

No More Restrictions to 2nd Amendment

Rylea Comstock June 2, 2017

For years the US has had an ongoing debate: whether there should more restrictions on the ownership of guns.  Granted, there has been an increase in school shootings, but the kind of people taking on...

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