Category Archives: Nonfiction

Do Violent Video Games Make People Violent in Real Life? The Answer: No.

Ryan Scala Mr. Jockers ILA April 6, 2022 Violence in Video Games vs. Personality Some people think that violent video games cause people to be violent. What could be done about this?  People should be educated that this isn’t true, and there should be published data and resources/research about it. I’ve been playing a lot … Continue reading Do Violent Video Games Make People Violent in Real Life? The Answer: No.

The WHO Must Address This Third-World Maternal Health Crisis

In third-world, low income countries, women are dying due to complications from, pregnancy, childbirth and, postpartum at a concerning rate. The WHO (World Health Organization) estimated that third-world countries account for 86 to 94% of all global annual maternal deaths, the highest being South Sudan with a staggering 1,150 maternal deaths per year. This large … Continue reading The WHO Must Address This Third-World Maternal Health Crisis

Hydraulic Fracturing Should Be Banned In Residential Areas

Imagine: you finish eating one day, go to wash your hands, and turn on the faucet. You scream. A fireball is bursting out. This became reality for Jason and Debby Kline of Cleveland, who awoke one day to fizzing water and the next to fire shooting up to the ceiling. The smallest ember could have … Continue reading Hydraulic Fracturing Should Be Banned In Residential Areas

Doing Nothing Is Actually Good for You

  People spend too much time worrying about petty tasks and doing difficult things, projects, studying, sports, etc. But by taking a little time every week you can be relaxed, instead of overworked. Doing nothing actually helps your brain. When you’re doing nothing your brain comes up with useful ideas on problems you had before. … Continue reading Doing Nothing Is Actually Good for You

America’s Ticking Time Bomb

Oil. It’s everywhere, it fuels our cars, our homes, our public transportation, our buildings. Although oil is efficient, our oil dependency is a ticking time bomb. The United States uses nearly 400 million gallons of oil every day to maintain the nation’s quality of life – this according to brandongaille.com, a site about economics and … Continue reading America’s Ticking Time Bomb

The NCAA Should Allow College Athletes To Be Paid

Every year, college sports generate an enormous amount of revenue. The National College Athletics Association (NCAA), a nonprofit governing organization that presides over 357 Division 1 colleges and universities in the United States, reported in 2019 that their athletic departments generated a total of $18.9 billion. But where does all this money go? The majority … Continue reading The NCAA Should Allow College Athletes To Be Paid

How Parents Can Control Gen Z’s Addiction

Gen Z. The generation that consists of 6-24 year-olds and according to the Pew Research Center, “are more racially and ethnically diverse than any previous generation,” and  “are on track to be the most well-educated generation yet.” There seem to be many improvements with Gen Z, however, there are problems that plague this inventive generation. … Continue reading How Parents Can Control Gen Z’s Addiction

FW: Week 1, Day 1

“Unexpected!” by Fariha K. A new day arrived – as always. It was an extraordinary, wonderful day at the prime of the world, Disneyland! The weather in California was simply delightful, and a new adventure awaited my family and I. Unfortunately, it was our last day in California, and after a lengthy time at every … Continue reading FW: Week 1, Day 1

Free Write: Sophie-Marie – Jealousy

  Everyone had that one thing they always wanted when they were little, talking baby doll, remote control car, some epic Lego set… For me it wasn’t anything in particular, it would change with the commercials. I didn’t mind much that I didn’t get the latest Barbie house, or Monster High doll, that was until … Continue reading Free Write: Sophie-Marie – Jealousy

Should Parents Be More Supportive of Their Child’s Mental Health?

Mental health is very important, especially in kids. At times, it’s not that noticeable if a child is feeling depressed or stressed out. “Ever having been diagnosed with either anxiety or depression” among children aged 6–17 years increased from 5.4% in 2003 to 8% in 2007 and to 8.4% in 2011–2012.4” stated by the Centers … Continue reading Should Parents Be More Supportive of Their Child’s Mental Health?

Circuses Must Stop Using Animals in Shows

When I was a little kid I thought it would be so cool to go to a circus, getting to see big animals up close like that. My parents always said no, telling me we couldn’t go because they were “mean” to animals there. Instead, they brought me to Noah’s Lost Ark Animal Sanctuary… so … Continue reading Circuses Must Stop Using Animals in Shows

How And Why We Should Protect Our Environment And Lives From Acid Rain

Acid rain is a problem that has existed for far too long a time. It should have been dealt with years ago along with other environmental problems.The National Science Foundation says that “It began in the 1950s when Midwest coal plants spewed sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides into the air, turning clouds–and rainfall–acidic.” For 70 … Continue reading How And Why We Should Protect Our Environment And Lives From Acid Rain

Distance Learning Journal Post 1 (Day 3)

Note: I know this is a controversial topic, with most people (as far as I know) supporting the other side of this topic. Please only post constructive feedback or logical arguments against my reasoning. And yes, I do, for the most part, support the side I’m presenting. Ok, yesterday feels like a complete failure. So instead, … Continue reading Distance Learning Journal Post 1 (Day 3)