Opinion

Outdoor immersion provides mental health benefits
People should be more conscious about the benefits of spending time outside and actively engaging with it regularly. With the rise of stress among youth, and more studies showing the benefits of the outdoors, people should connect with nature more.
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Pro: DST offers useful energy-saving benefits
Daylight Saving Time (DST) often sparks debate, but there are several compelling reasons why it’s beneficial.
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ICE restrictions lifted means danger for asylum seekers
Under the new administration in the White House, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) now has more access to raid places that were once safe refuges for immigrants. This poses a risk for undocumented or uninformed people.
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Women’s History Month is time to reflect
Through remembering the women who fought tirelessly for the basic rights girls have today, this generation of women should continue to feel empowered to fight for more equality.
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Racial profiling surges due to political scapegoating
By using a variety of preventive measures to halt the immigration process and create a stigma surrounding refugees in the United States, immigrants are now casualties in a battle for political power.
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Hiking and fishing offer connection with nature
Outdoor activities like hiking and fishing are made better with the help of music and friends. Taking friends on a hike allows you to connect and become better friends, overall.
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Sports gambling is harming reputation of sport leagues
Sports leagues across America are taking part in the promotion of sports gambling, but the gambling is ruining the integrity of said sports.
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Con: Daylight Savings outlives brief usefulness
While only saving a little energy and not as great economic benefits, daylight savings is not as useful as it once was. Daylight Savings no longer provides the benefits it was created for and, therefore, should not be used.
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Sports are more enjoyable with more support, less pressure
The relationships athletes form with their teammates and coaches are integral to their success in sports. Although there are a plethora of reasons why athletes quit their sport(s), the most frequent cause is due to problems with coaching.
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Pro: Public healthcare offers stability for low-income families
Public healthcare exudes more options for low-income families to have affordable access to physicians. The Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) helps lower costs of healthcare in children in Pennsylvania.
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