A Respectful Media by Morgan D., San Antonio, TX The recent death of Pope John Paul II caused not only a great sadness, but also a big hubbub in the media. Cameras showed people piling into Vatican City, mourners wiping tears as they fingered their rosaries, and .. ... Continue...
Band Geek Grievances by Jennifer B., Grant, MI We perform at basketball games, football games and pep assemblies. We work through the summer to improve and have almost no free weekends in October. We are dedicated. We are band members ... Continue...
Bittersweet Celebration by Caitlin D., San Jose, CA On January 20, 2005, I stood on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. to hear the President and Vice President sworn in ... Continue...
Prada Parade by Madison, San Antonio, TX In 1993, Vladimir Ivanovich Shlyakov said this: “It’s not money that brings happiness, it’s lots of money.” People believe that with money, they can acquire extreme, undefeatable power through having stuff ... Continue...
Shoplifting by Jenn S., New City, NY Shoplifting is one of the most common crimes committed by teenagers. When you hear the word shoplifting, what do you think of? And what do you think about a person who shoplifts?
Everyone has their own opinion on whether shoplifting is wrong, depending on the ... Continue...
What to Watch by Lindsay O., Lake Zurich, IL Life has its memorable moments: finding a spouse, starting a job, striking it rich, even getting a new style. What do all these have in common? They are examples of reality television plots ... Continue...
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