Elementary was fired upon. The security guards‚ principles‚ and most importantly the teachers were all defenseless. Many children lost their lives that day due to a person that was well armed and with protectors unequipped. People should be allowed to openly carry guns in Texas because of the danger that could possibly take place at anytime; they would have protection for themselves and others. Sandy Hook was just one of many harmful attacks upon this great nation. All over the world there are threats
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all examples of technology. There are a lot of students these days who depend on these for education because researching with the use of technology is easier than researching in the library through the use of books. However‚ students should not depend on technology for education because students will become lazy‚ they will not develop the skill of critical thinking‚ and not all information found on the Internet is reliable. The dependence of students on technology has its pros and cons. An example
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Being a student athlete should be a privilege‚ a reward; it should always come second‚ after the students’ education. It seems that student athletes get special treatments‚ getting away with having low grades‚ having an extended time to do assignments‚ or even being excused from them. There needs to be a more strict policy in order to be on a high school sports team and to play in games. After all‚ high schools do not require students to participate in team or individual sports. Most high school
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Should students be allowed to bring cell phones to middle school‚ what do you think. Students should be allowed to bring cell phones to school for contacting parents/guardians‚ safety reasons‚ and in case of emergencies. Are cell phones a necessary or a nuisance. To begin with‚ cell phones are used to keep connected and to distribute information. Information that your parent/guardian may need to know. If there was a schedule change or something concerning happened at school that your parent/guardian
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requirements. Those students must have lived in the state for a minimum number of years (Dunbar 1). If the student is a U.S citizen but one or more parents are undocumented‚ the student is ineligible for federal student aid. Illegal immigrants in some states are eligible for state financial aid program (Helping Parents 2). Several U.S colleges are giving financial aid directly to
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Why Gum Chewing Should Be Allowed In School Some would have you believe that gum chewing is a nasty habit and that it should be banned from schools. At SAS it is banned--- just like it is banned in all of Singapore. However‚ chewing gum should be allowed--- promoted in fact--- because of the many significant benefits of gum chewing. Not only does it improve oral hygiene‚ but it also improves concentration and mental ability. In addition‚ through expecting students to not abuse gum chewing by
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The first is why and why not we think a literacy test should be passed before being allowed to vote. The second is why and why not we think a periodic citizenship tests should be passed in order for a person to maintain their citizenship. These topics are important because they can affect the results in a presidential election. The following paragraph will explain my views on why a literacy test should be passed for a citizen to be allowed to vote. A literacy test is a small test that proves someone’s
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walking through clouds of smoke to get from class to class really begins to put my health into perspective. Should a public place such as a college campus receive more rights than a facility such as a restaurant‚ department or grocery store? With an individuals health rights‚ the cleanliness around campus‚ and overall irritation of some of the students at risk‚ I believe college campus’ should become America’s new target against smoking and become smoke free. When something starts to validate an individuals
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Americans are becoming increasingly aware of the many issues related to the environmental health of the planet. Even 50 years ago‚ phrases such as sustainable materials‚ greenhouse gases and carbon footprint would have been rarely found in media reports. In recent decades‚ much more attention has been given to preventing air pollution and reducing energy consumption as well as using construction materials that are recyclable or renewable. For most people‚ such terms evoke images of high-mileage vehicles
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Vaccinations have been around for more than a hundred years‚ so why is it that some people believe that vaccinating their children is not healthy and morally acceptable? The idea that vaccines can cause serious and maybe fatal side effects has always been around‚ but some parents believe that these vaccinations can completely alter their child’s life. Some parents wonder whether their baby’s tiny body can handle the vaccinations that he or she need so early on in life. It is a common belief among
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