I agree with your contention that schools should not be able to limit students online speech under the first amendment rights of free speech. This was already proven in the Tinker vs Des Moines case of 1969. Here is a link to an article on that case, https://www.freedomforuminstitute.org/about/faq/what-has-the-supreme-court-said-about-free-expression/.

Hey James, thanks for writing about this issue, because it’s something that is greatly impacting us all at this moment. I agree with your contention that online school does not work for the majority of students. I as well agree that the classes should be moved to pass or fail grades if school does not return. The only question I have is what an…Read More

Adam, thank you for sharing this piece about wildfires. As someone who is from Montana I consider myself fairly familiar with the disastrous effects this massive fires can have. Not only are they often started from undetected causes, they often times become impossible to contain due to inclement weather and winds. An article that I found…Read More

Alex, I appreciated you writing this paper on this controversiall topic. Personally I am in favor of legalizing marijuana on all fronts, it is after all just a plant right? Thank you for sharing both the negative and positives of the drug. Another article that I find helpful when referring to the legalization of marijuana is…Read More

Hey Luis, I totally agree with your sentiment that during the roaring 20’s women’s ideology completely changed as an entire society. With more creativity stemming from women mind, our society greatly benefits. An interesting article that tracks the history of feminist movements is https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Feminist_movements_and_ideologies

Hey Kaya, I totally agree with your take on lack of sleep causing lots of problems for students. If we students do not get enough sleep, their entire day can be affected. From their mood, to their ability to study. With increasing responsibilities for students it is harder and harder to get a full night of sleep. The tips you gave for getting more…Read More

Hey Joan, I appreciate your concern with violent video games and the effect it has on our youth, because it is a new issue that we are just beginning to deal with. However before you make the claim that violent video games have led to the increase in school shootings I think you should understand some important facts. Violent video games are…Read More

Hi Kaila, I appreciate you writing this article as this is something that effects us at our own school. I like how you stated the positives of drug testing such as identifying the scale of the issue and getting those that need help the help they need. However I really agree with your concessive clauses that talk about how drug testing only creates…Read More

An article that cleared up my understanding of the controversies in paying college athletes is https://www.theperspective.com/debates/sports/college-athletes-get-paid/.

Hey Dawry, I have also written a discussion on the impact of video games of youth violence. I agree with your statement that not always do violent video games lead to violent behavior. In the discussion I wrote I found this article very helpful In understanding the correlation between games and a child behavioral.…Read More

Sam, I agree with this article you wrote. I agree that if we pay athletes there is a risk of the love of the game going away. However you make another good point in that some of these athletes are professional-level athletes who should be getting payed to play a dangerous sport.