Opinion

My outlook on MLB playoffs

With the Major League Baseball Postseason officially underway, we saw some early upsets in the Wild Card Round, and can potentially see some again in the ALDS, which is ongoing throughout this week.In the Wild Card Round, the Detroit Tigers, Kansas City Royals, and The New York Mets (all three underdogs) upset their respective opponents. […]

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QB change for NY Giants?

With Week 4 in the books for the New York Giants after a mournful loss to the Dallas Cowboys on Thursday Night Football, the Giants have a ten day gap between their next game in Seattle when they take on the Seahawks. After losing this week by a final score of 20-15, with the offense […]

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Is the phone ban in classrooms worth it?

The phone ban in classrooms has both pros and cons. First, removing phones can promote learning without distractions. With students paying more attention, test scores could soar, and information could be easily absorbed. Another pro is the socialization aspect. Teens are developing and maturing and require socialization to thrive. At this stage, it is important […]

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Why nuclear energy is the future

Within recent years nuclear energy has been called “the energy of the future,” butis that true? With the growing concern of climate change and pollution, governmentsand civilians alike have been searching for cleaner energy, with an emphasis onrenewable alternatives to fossil fuels. The combustion (burning) of fossil fuels (coal, oil, natural gasses, peat) releasescarbon emissions […]

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Is Social Media Harmful to Society?

I believe that social media can be positive, but it could also be harmful to society in multiple ways. Social media, now more than ever, is used everyday by millions of people around the world. This means that many people’s lives are on the internet, which can be harmful. Along with this, social media can […]