People all around the world are in constant need of help and support from others. Reaching out to others...
Wonder – ISO Giovanni
, , , Creative Writing, Happiness, Nature, Poetry, Read/Write Poems, Showcase, Spring 2018, Wonder, Writing, 5
i was young when pink and white flowers grew on the dogwood tree in the front yard of the...
The Achievement Gap
, , , American Dream, Argument, Biases, Black Lives Matter, Call to Action, Community, Debt, decision making, Economy, Education, Goals, Health, Housing, Inequality, Latino Power, Point of View, Politics, Poverty, Racism, Showcase, The Fifth Column, 1
The achievement gap is the measurable disparity of the socioeconomic statuses and educational performance of different groups of people...
I would like to further my understanding of introverts and extroverts, primarily surrounding the idea of the extroverts ideal....
Adultification of Black Babes
, , , Black Lives Matter, Community, Crime, decision making, Education, Fall 2017, Gender, Incarceration, Inequality, Police Brutality, Politics, Racism, Showcase, Women, 11
Are Black Children Forced to Grow Up Faster Than White Children YES Black kids are forced to grow up...
The presence of technology has increased in today’s society more than ever before. Every second a person is online...
Equality in Justice
, , , Fall 2017, Showcase, 0
There’s injustice, but the fight for equality rages on. The problems are trying to be fixed by some,...
The United States of America started out as immigrants from places all over the world trying to start a...
When it comes to explaining what American values are, they can all be summarized and expressed with...
Cacausia is book written by Danzy Senna about the story of Birdie Lee, a multiracial girl, and her journey...
Neocolonialism in Africa
, , , Black Lives Matter, Crime, Debt, Economy, Education, Family, History, Housing, Inequality, Nature, Politics, Poverty, Racism, Rights, Showcase, Social Class, Spring 2017, 1
To Whomever Cares to Listen, “Without Africa, France will slide down into the rank of a third power,”...
NeoColonialism in Africa Video
, , , Black Lives Matter, Call to Action, Debt, Economy, History, Politics, Poverty, Protest, Raise Your Voice, Rights, Showcase, Social Class, Spring 2017, What do I stand for?, 0
https://youtu.be/B-HlbLzaL_I
Brandon and I made a PowerPoint about the causes, effects, and solutions of global warming.
neocolonialism in africa
Irene Lee, Brandon Gordon Mrs. Reed American Lit, 2nd Hr 31 May 2017 The Issue Of Global Warming While...
This infographic was made in collaboration with Quan Nguyen.
For my What Do I Stand For, I decided to research and write about neocolonialism, and it’s effect specifically...
I am working in collaboratively with a group to annotate some pieces about how college tuition has major effects...
Dirty Water
, , , Spring 2017, 1
Water pollution is a big problem. However, when people think about it, they imagine dark sludge pouring into rivers,...
We are researching about global warming and mending the crisis. https://via.hypothes.is/https://www.nrdc.org/stories/global-warming-101 https://www.youthvoices.live/members/gordonb18/
Here is the link of annotations I did on this article as research: https://via.hypothes.is/http://www.agweek.com/opinion/4263042-positive-changes-school-lunches
Religion and Controversy
, , , Spring 2017, 0
Religion is something that has always been under scrutiny. It’s not really a current issue, or a recent issue...
Person vs. People
, , , Huck Finn, Showcase, Spring 2017, 2
The collective opinion versus one person’s thoughts and morals has always been a relevant conflict throughout history. Do you...
I believe in the value of education. Education is what has allowed me to have most of the things...
Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain is a great example of a book who uses dialect to show differences between...
Who is Huck Finn?
, , , Spring 2017, 1
If you haven’t read the book and do not want to know what happens, I recommend not reading this...
Equal Pay For Equal Work
, , , Gender, Inequality, Women, 5
Equal pay in the workforce is important to me, because I think this is one of the various aspects...
I care about free college education because without college my dreams of becoming a daycare owner may never be...
I care about the flaws in America. This means everything from the inherent contradiction that is income inequality,...
Emotional Strength
, , , Showcase, Spring 2017, This I Believe, 0
Statement: I believe in the importance of emotional endurance and strength I believe in the importance of emotional...
Hidden Agressions
, , , Showcase, Spring 2017, This I Believe, 3
I believe America is a place where no one should feel excluded. Let’s start this off with a story....
Chapter 18 Pg. 99 “Next Sunday we all went to church, about three mile, everybody a-horseback. The men took...
While reading Huckleberry Finn with my class, I especially noticed Huck’s father, and how he is extremely disenfranchised with...
Discovery has been a very influential part of my life. Discovery is the process in which you are able...
This is a audio piece written by Sid Murthy about the role of America in one’s pursuit of the...
Overcoming Obstacles to Achieve Your Dream
, , , American Dream, Education, Showcase, Spring 2017, Stress, This I Believe, 4
I believe that everyone should have the opportunity to achieve their dream or succeed. Unfortunately, in some countries, people...
I am So Sorry
, , , Poetry, Showcase, Spring 2017, 3
I am So sorry I used all the data this month and I know it’s only the...
I am from sports equipment, from nike and adidas. I am from a supportive and loving home; warm and...
Matthew Shepards’ case
, , , Bullying, Crime, Education, Gender, Health, Inequality, LGBTQA, Love, Point of View, Politics, Privacy, Racism, Rights, Showcase, Spring 2017, Stories, Violence, 0
Photo by Elvert Barnes
Date with the Sun
, , , Showcase, Spring 2017, 8
Poem in the style of Giovani that time the rays and my eyes made eye contact they...
Dear Rylan: First and foremost, be who you are. You will meet people who tell you that you...
The Sleepy Prince
, , , Showcase, Spring 2017, Stories, 1
Once upon a time there was a young prince from afar off land. His parents were kind and noble....
Bed Nets for Safety
, , , Health, Showcase, 4
Bright pink backpack and stuffed unicorn in hand, I stepped onto an airplane for the...
Over the course of the researching process, I have learned a lot about my topic of genetic engineering and...
The Dream That’s Yet to be Fulfilled: Reflective Essay Throughout my research journey of reading and collecting random articles...
Research Reflective Essay
, , , Showcase, 7
I am doing a research paper on the dangers of playing football. Concussions have been a big problem recently...
When I first started looking for a topic to research, I had a hard time finding an issue that...
From the beginning of my paper journey, I have been extremely curious about my topic and the process of...
The Other Side
, , , Fall 2016, 0
People have different opinions on almost every topic. So different opinions lead to arguments as to which opinion is...
Research Discussion
, , , Fall 2016, 0
Football has its problems just like anything, but recently more and more former NFL players have been diagnosed...
Research Discussion
, , , Education, Guns, Point of View, Research Help, 14
I want my research paper to be about gun control in America. The idea of gun control has been...
What Makes a Person Happy?
, , , Fall 2016, 3
For many, attaining happiness is the ultimate goal. However, I have always wondered what makes someone happy. Is is...
Even before I started driving, the issue of texting while being behind the wheel had been a concern of...
School Start Times
, , , Fall 2016, 0
According to a Schools and Staffing Survey by the National Center for Education Statistics, the average start time for...
Athletes, usually biased, constantly argue that their sport is the hardest and best. Although each athlete may have personal...
The Spartan struggle
, , , Fall 2016, 0
The Michigan State football team has had a difficult season this year. There are multiple causes for this whether...
WhyFi
, , , Education, Technology, 4
Have you ever been in a situation where you were trying to get information off the internet for an...
Time is Key
, , , Fall 2016, 0
This election cycle has been really crazy in every aspect possible. The candidates that are now in the run...
Standardized Tests Conceal More than Reveal Coming to school everyday, I hear the seniors and juniors stressing out because...
An Argument For Swear Words
, , , Art, Crime, Education, Fall 2016, Inequality, Psychology, Rights, Showcase, 2
Almost all words are equal. I believe that nearly every word should have equal usage, no matter their spelling...
The Future of Us is Controlled by Us
, , , 2nextprez, Climate Change, Fall 2016, Nature, Showcase, 1
Dear Future President, When you passing the street, seeing the trees near you, have you ever think about how...
Here is our letter to the next President: https://prezi.com/ykse5c04iwzs/nutrition/ Picture Citation: Marie. “A Dietitian Going Beyond Nutrition to Help...
The Refugee Crisis
, , , 2nextprez, Refugees, 2
Dear Future President, “We hold these Truths to be self evident that all Men are created equal, that they...
Millions of people travel through U.S. international airports each year for tourism, visiting relatives, business, and other reasons....
Minimum wage is a highly debated topic. People on both sides are debating whether or not it should be...
What Should be the Future of the Minimum Wage?
, , , Economy, Education, Minimum Wage, Politics, Showcase, 2
The minimum wage has been an issue long debated over the past decade. The question is whether it should...
Cost of College Exceeding Realistic Prices
, , , 2nextprez, College Costs, Economy, Politics, Showcase, 6
As I am approaching the next chapter of my life, which in my case is college, I have become...
I have always believed that America is a place where people try and do achieve their dreams. It is...
Raising the minimum wage is a political issue that I believe more people should be talking about and considering....
Keeps You Going
, , , Fall 2016, 1
Without hope, life is meaningless and lost. This word is so powerful that it can change the course of...
Issue for the future?
, , , Fall 2016, Showcase, 2
There are countless issues that the next president has to deal with. So many that I actually pity...
Hopes Change Lives
, , , Fall 2016, Favorite Word, Happiness, Showcase, 1
Being a senior in high school fills me with hope – hope that I will find a good college...
Transgender Equality – My Perspective
, , , Beauty, Education, Fall 2016, Gender, Getting Started, Happiness, Inequality, LGBTQA, Rights, Showcase, Social Media, 3
Hi, my name is Ben Crino. I am a straight white male who lives in...
Gun Control In America
, , , Black Lives Matter, Crime, Guns, Inequality, Racism, Rights, Terrorism, 7
There are many problems facing America today, and many threaten the lives of citizens. I believe that one of...
Lowering College Tuition: Letters to the Next President
, , , 2nextprez, College Costs, Fall 2016, Showcase, 3
http://prospect.org/article/argument-tuition-free-college Lowering college tuition is a controversial topic, that I believe, the next president should hear all of the...
Dear Future President, Today, zoos are visited by many people because they want to examine the rare and endangered...
College Tuition- Melaina Grewal Whether you go to college in state or out of state tuition for college has...
Spartan
, , , Fall 2016, Favorite Word, 0
Thousands of years ago there was a civilization in Greece in which the citizens called themselves Spartans. Today the...
Letter to future President
, , , Fall 2016, 2
http://www.cbsnews.com/news/stand-off-in-the-great-plans-as-native-americans-fight-oil-pipeline-construction/ An issue is currently growing in the great plains region of The United States concerning the placement of...
Dear Next President: In many cases, it is human nature to look more at the short term than the...
I believe that life is an adventure. No one knows what will happen in the future, it is a...
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