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  Something to Talk About

  

  By kburt94, Houston, TX

  “Mom, where are we going for Thanksgiving?” I asked, hoping that we would be going to the ranch. She replied, “You know where we are going, the ranch.” My eyes got bigger and I immediately begin to become excited for my upcoming adventures. Every time I heard the word ranch I immediately fel...
• Opinion > Current Events / Politics
  Is Technology Helping or Hurting Our Social Skills?

  

  By kburt94, Houston, TX

  Have you ever been sitting on a school bus filled with teenagers? You might notice that some might be socializing, but the majority are either listening or playing games on their IPods. This might not seem like a problem, but there is debate over this topic because researchers are concerned that kid...
• Opinion > Current Events / Politics
  Do Kids Deserve a Second Chance?

  

  By kburt94, Houston, TX

  Imagine, one of your family members has just been brutally murdered. Now think of a punishment that would be fair for the circumstances? Would your view change if the murderer was under eighteen? In the case of Bulger two ten year old boys set out with detailed intention to brutally kill a two year ...
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  Affirmative Action Brings no Justice

  

  By kburt94, Houston, TX

  An aspiring young high school graduate applies to a university in hopes of being accepted. He anxiously awaits confirmation. He attends the campus frequently to be involved; he has excellent recommendations, a great GPA and good SAT scores, and an overall deep wanting to go that University. Meanwhil...