Con: Early access to smartphones poses risk to children
Danger from the internet and irresponsibility of younger people has turned children’s phone usage into a debate among kids and parents. Despite benefits, the bad
outweighs the good and
giving children smartphones is a dangerous idea.
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Pro: Technology helps children stay connected, learn
Due to the new technological era that we are entering gives adolescents more freedom.
Allowing children to own or use an electronic device
facilitates learning through the internet.
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Citizens honor American flag and its uses in many ways
Flying over the country day and night, the American flag provides many uses along with saluting it. It has been in existence for over 225 years.
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Lunar New Year celebrants cherish their families
By taking part in traditions and spending quality time with family, students celebrated Lunar New Year on January 22. While students may celebrate Lunar New Year differently, family is their main focus.
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Cultural appropriation lurking in sports teams, mascots
Evolving for the better,
numerous professional sports teams have changed their mascots and team name due to cultural appropriation. However, some teams have yet to take steps in the right direction.
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SAVE Club helps community recycle annual Christmas trees
Executing a community-wide tree donation station at
Franconia Park, SAVE Club members are encouraging good behavior towards the environment.
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I’m Always Write: ‘Shady Hollow’ takes twist on murder mystery genre
Through their use of mystic worldbuilding and creation of woodland creatures as characters, author Juneau Black crafts a subversive murder mystery. “Shady Hollow” is a clever, quick-read and perfect for a chilly day spent in bed.
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Sports punishments evolve fantasy leagues
To enhance their experience, many fantasy football leagues have begun implementing harmless punishments for the last place finisher to perform. These elaborate punishments are collectively brainstormed and decided upon by each member of the league.
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The Glass Half Full: Letter writing creates meaning in digital age
As society continues to rely on technology, gone are the days of handwritten letters and notes. We find ourselves trading in our quills for pens and our pens for keyboards.
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Spectators reflect on inconsistent professional referee calls
With many rules in place, sports can become very controversial with the calls that are made by referees and officials. When their team loses, many fans like to blame it on bad officiating.
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