Holley, I really enjoyed reading a little bit about you. As someone who was never allowed to get a pet, I am fascinated by all the pets you own. Some of them are so unique and interesting, I have never known anyone who owns a madagascar hissing cockroach. I too have felt like I don’t fit in sometimes, but if one are open, they are always able to f…Read More

Hailey,
Wow, this is such an interesting topic. I find it very upsetting that some people view athletes as not being intelligent, as I believe that most sports require a lot of work and intelligent training in order for someone to be successful. Also, all successful athletes have a drive to be the best, which can also be applied to school work.…Read More

Samantha,
I think you make a great connection between the Hunger Games and the real world. The Hunger Games is one of my favorite dystopian novels and I agree with you that there are many aspects of it that we see in our world, such as people fighting for food or shelter. It is always scary realizing that our world has a lot more in common than…Read More

Gwen,
I really enjoyed reading this short essay about the different treatments for phobias. I didn’t even know about scented nap therapy before, how interesting! I thought it was great that you not only stated and explained the different treatments, but listed some of the advantages and disadvantages of them. For example, you mentioned that…Read More