Opinion
Con: Movie adaptations never live up to wonder of books
By leaving out plot points, characters and inner thoughts, movie adaptations miss out on the nuance of reading a book. Due to their shortened time frame, it becomes impossible for movies to include everything that happens in the book in a two hour window.
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Pro: Movies provide other views, offer insight
With a chance to witness a book through someone else’s vision and interpretation, movie adaptations are often a vessel to reveal deeper insights within a book or to project new inside jokes on. Either way, book to movie adaptations are a necessary addition to the literary world.
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Modern music has adopted a dull, monotonous feel
With music being an idle pastime that almost everyone can enjoy, many have come to notice that modern music is almost painfully repetitive. The repetition in modern pop, the leading genre in the world, allows labels and producers to sell something they know will succeed, but makes new music stale and boring.
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WWSI: Let’s improve school spirit for all sports
Implementing various rewards systems and incentives for students, schools across the country have increased student attendance and school spirit. We can do it, too.
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The High Horse; Social media regulations lack potent effect
Social media regulations are an important part of keeping young kids safe from the dangers of social media. Social media presents a unique set of problems and dangers for kids and teens, problems which proper regulation can help prevent.
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Con: High school flies by, be in the moment and enjoy it
Due to high school flying by, many students choose to pursue their social life over their academics. Prioritizing social life by spending time with friends can help focus on the now, opposed to the future coming too fast and taking control.
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Sun protection prevents skin damage, cancer
To avoid increased risks of skin cancer, people should avoid direct sunlight for long periods of time and use sunscreen plus other methods to protect their skin. According to the Skin Cancer Foundation, one in five Americans will develop skin cancer by the time they turn 70.
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WWSI: Admissions overwhelming, but manageable
Through strict time management and goal setting, the college admissions process is more doable than what it initially seems.
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