“A” For Effort and The Anti Safe by Lillie W., White Bluff, TN I’m responding to two articles in the April issue’s focus on college.
In Nicholas Balzo’s article “‘A’ for Effort” I felt that my opinion was finally expressed. Continue...
At 15 by Mavi H., Phoenix, AZ I loved “At 15” by Joe. He is in a situation that many teens must deal with - teen pregnancy.
Joe is realizing that he will be a father because of one decision. He contemplates suicide, but realizes he can’t go through with it. Continue...
At 15 by Woody S., Willits, CA I liked “At 15” by Joe, which drove home the point that teens don’t need to have kids. Reading this put me in a good friend’s shoes; he got his girlfriend pregnant but then she had a miscarriage. He has not been the same since. Continue...
Close, But No Cigar by Lexie T., Plymouth Meeting, PA Sorry, Justin Williams, but your article “Close, But No Cigar” lived up to its title. Although you may be a perfectly fine human being, you come across as a whiny child. I’m sorry you were three days too young to vote, but I have no sympathy. Continue...
Do Computers Bleed? by Luca G., Lombard, IL “Brilliant” can only begin to describe how this story was written. Lauren S., I congratulate you, for no other writer has made me laugh as hard, except possibly Al Franken. But seriously, your work is hysterical. Continue...
Oh, Mr. Bush by Ashley H., Cannon Falls, MN I support my country in the best and worst of times. I do not give up hope because we are still Americans and Americans fight for their rights and stand up for their beliefs. I was appalled by the article “Oh, Mr. Bush. Continue...
The Real Me by Sara E., Peoria, AZ “The Real Me,” by Anonymous from Delaware, really helped me understand the mind of a gay person and inspired me to be more compassionate to the feelings of gay individuals. Continue...
Year-Round School by Austin K., Bedford, NY Year-round school is an interesting way of making sure students learn more instead of having to relearn things each September, but that is not the way I want to learn. Summer is a time to relax. It’s also a good way to make new friends. Continue...
Year-Round School by Jeanie R., Appleton City, MO I totally disagree with Chance Thayer’s opinion in favor of year-round school. Sure, students forget some facts over the summer, but we learn other important things during that time. Continue...
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