To debate is to participate in one of the most beneficial activities that young people could ever participate in. We, the future generation of our country, will be comprised of the professional football players and cheerleaders, the innovative scientists, the actors, the playwrights, the occasional Broadway performer, the cosmetic surgeon, the teacher, the soccer coach,Continue reading “What It Means to Debate”
Category Archives: General Opinion
Getting Older
I’m getting old. Wow, 16? Where have the years gone? The transition from trick or treating and getting tired at 11 PM to never sleeping before midnight and having my backpack weigh 70 pounds has been shaky, to say the least. My innocence slipped out the door in seventh grade when I asked my friendsContinue reading “Getting Older”
Everyone should write.
I really think they should. For yourself or for an audience, it really doesn’t matter. When you write for yourself, there’s no need to hold back. No fear of other people reading your thoughts, shocked when they discover your true nature. Let your personality come out. Your writing should reflect who you are when noContinue reading “Everyone should write.”
What Does It Mean to Be “Never Stationary?”
When I was trying to come up with a cool name for this blog, I thought about what I’d tried to do in the past. Note to readers: This is NOT the first blog that I’ve ever written. I’ve been trying to get blogs going for years now, ever since 6th grade. The quality ofContinue reading “What Does It Mean to Be “Never Stationary?””
Inspiration To Work Hard
The reason for everything that you do is: the future. You want a better future right? One that’s as stress-free, care-free, easy, and fun as possible. You want to be successful at what you do and love it. So:
When did you first realize that life is short?
It happened to my sister and I when we were less than ten years old. It was past midnight, and my parents had gone to a business party. We were home with my grandparents, but they had already gone to sleep. I was sound asleep in my room, when my sister woke me up, cryingContinue reading “When did you first realize that life is short?”
I Welcome Autumn with Open Arms!
As we bid a forlorn good bye to the long days of summer, life isn’t all that sad, because we’re transitioning into autumn.Ahhhhh…finally. I love summer. Don’t get me wrong! But does anyone else but me start to get tired of the overly tanned people, the mosquitoes, and the constant sweating? I feel it rightContinue reading “I Welcome Autumn with Open Arms!”
The Magic of Barnes and Nobles (or bookstores in general)
I’ve got nothing against libraries, really. In fact, I love libraries to death! As a little kid, I would go there and check out chapter books, and just stay on the couches and read them all. And repeat, several times a day. Yeah, I was a nerdy little child. But I’m glad I read soContinue reading “The Magic of Barnes and Nobles (or bookstores in general)”
Giving Nerds a Makeover? Expanding on Body Image
It’s a funny thing, when you see a person that – with a little effort and know how – could easily become much more noticeable … in a good way. You know what I’m talking about, right? All the time, I see people at my school that neglect their bodies and their looks. It feelsContinue reading “Giving Nerds a Makeover? Expanding on Body Image”
The Self-Destructive Cycle of Wanting to be a Hipster
When we were kids, we dreamed of being the most popular kid in school. Now, it’s different. Being hipster is now the new cool. BUT WHY? I ask myself this each and everyday.
Cat Zhang 