Facebook Voyeurism
With the rise in popularity of social networking, people are becoming increasingly more used to the easy access they are allowed into the personal lives of people. Users of sites like Facebook and Twitter start to feel entitled to what was once privileged information, and the desire is only going to increase as the accessibility becomes even more frequent.
Two-Year-Old Van Gogh
In keeping with the theme of my blog, I wrote my essay on the need to draw tighter boundaries around what we consider art. I wrestle with the idea that everyone can be an artist and what that does to art as a discipline.
Lowering the Drinking Age
The current national law in the United States prohibits those under 21 from purchasing, possessing, or consuming alcohol. This essay lists some reasons for why this law should be changed and the drinking age should be lowered to 18.
Fast Food in America
I am writing my essay about Fast Food in America. This year alone Americans will spend $110 billion on Fast Food. I am writing about how this food industry contributes to obesity in America and poor health among the population.
Protests and Social Media
To keep this short, essentially I am arguing that the advent of social media (Facebook, Twitter, etc.) has impacted social activism, especially protests, in a positive way.
United States and Yemen
Yemen could be saved through substantial humanitarian aid. The United States could potentially improve the country's economic, political and social realms. Help in these specific categories could mitigate the effect of Al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula.
Recess and the Student
This essay is about the importance of recess during school days and how students will benefit from it.
College Basketball
Basketball, in particular, is one of the most challenging college sports. To compete, a basketball player is pushed mentally, physically, and academically throughout the season and their four year career as a college athlete.
Risk and Reward
I argue that teaching children to manage risk by exposing them to it is the right thing to do.
