Summer Vacation
What do you usually do during your summer vacation from school?
Finish reading 'Summer Vacation' »What do you usually do during your summer vacation from school?
Finish reading 'Summer Vacation' »With rising gas and food prices have you heard of teens at your school who are saving money by shopping at secondhand stores and thrift shops?
If you like finding clothing bargains or making your own outfits, join the conversation here.
International Women's Day was first celebrated in Europe on March 8, 1911. In many European nations, as well as in the United States, women's rights were a political hot topic, according to History.com. Many people might not know that there is a Women's History month. It's existence can be a controversial topic because it is held in honor of one gender.
Should Women's History Month be recognized?
Finish reading 'Women deserve recognition' »Halloween is a time of fun to be had by all - or is it? Adolescents and grown-ups alike have long speculated over the issue of teens and trick-or-treating. Adults argue that rowdy, pumpkin-smashing, candy-stealing teens make trick-or-treating unsafe and unenjoyable for younger children, while adolescents insist on the contrary. Here, three teens weigh in on the issue.
Stereotyping occurs within 30 seconds of meeting a person, said psychotherapist Robi Ludwig, who hosts the show "Without Prejudice" on GSN. People are often stereotyped because of their religion, sexual orientation and race. Do you think stereotyping is more common among teens or adults?
Finish reading 'Teens weigh in on stereotyping ' »For a few years now, environmental issues have seemed to take the forefront in many people's minds. However, there is speculation about what the public is doing to lessen the myriad of environmental problems (littering, ozone depletion, global warming and pollution, to name a few) that are ruining the world. It seems as if there is much talk for change, but nobody actually wants to step up in order to correct the problems.
Finish reading 'Painting the World Green' »With increased attention being given to the concept of global warming, what is your opinion on the issue? Are you worried?
Finish reading 'Global Warming: Heating Up' »In recent years, standardized testing has become a major issue of debate for both the government and local communities. With the No Child Left Behind Act, schools are held responsible for the performance of all of their students on standardized tests. As the government is rating schools based on the test scores of their students, I asked some York County teens, what is your opinion of standardized testing?
For all of the high school underclassmen out there, beware. No longer do students have to simply keep grades passing (at the very least) to step out the double doors of their high schools with a diploma in hand, but many must also complete numerous competency tests as well as a graduation project. Most schools in the area, at least those in York County, require their students to complete a graduation project. To some, the grad project is the final culmination of what was learned in high school. To others, the project is a hindrance, showing no test of any skills that haven't already been tested. Is the project a help or an obstruction?
What do you think of American celebrities' highly publicized acts of charity toward developing countries?
Finish reading 'Celebrities' charitable acts: Too public?' »
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