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People need to have better restaurant etiquette
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I really like my job. Being a host for a restaurant has allowed me to meet some great people, and attain solid experience in the service industry. Additionally, plenty of our customers are some of the nicest people I’ve ever met, willing to engage with me and maybe even telling me some interesting stories…
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Holiday adoption destroys animal’s futures
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The holiday season is often synonymous with warmth, joy, and the spirit of giving. Amidst the festivities, one trend that persists each year is the impulsive adoption of pets as surprise gifts. While the gesture may stem from good intentions, the aftermath often paints a bleak picture. Year after year, many well-meaning individuals rush…
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Podcasts are an exploited format
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During the great lockdown of 2020, podcasts were clouding online media more than ever before. As people tried to stay active while working and studying from home, podcasts were essential to walks around the neighborhood. When some YouTubers realized how heavily their content relied on leaving their residence, podcasting became an efficient format for…
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High costs at universities limit student opportunities
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A common question from teens when they are getting ready to go into college is “Is a 4-year worth the money?” and it’s a genuinely good question. In the long run, it depends on what experience you want. Financially, it may not be the best option, but for experiences such as sports and social…
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“Subway Surfers” is destroying attention spans
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Created by animator and comedian Seth MacFarlane in 1999, “Family Guy” is one of the most popular adult cartoons on the air. The series follows the zany antics of the Griffin family: Peter, Lois, Chris, Meg, talking dog Brian and baby Stewie. Despite its off-color humor, the show has always managed to find an…
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The work cycle of life must be broken
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School. Work. Homework. A bit of social life. School. Work. Homework. This has become the pattern of high school students’ lives, leaving one feeling drained and uninspired to obtain the true purpose of school… actually learning. Instead, students view school as a race, something they just need to finish rather than a journey, causing…
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The fear of nuclear power isn’t grounded in reality
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In the current day, many people are worried about the effects that energy sources like coal, fossil fuels and fracking are having on the environment. Experts are scrambling to find alternative sources of energy which are environmentally friendly. Some such sources include solar energy, wind energy and water energy. However, there is one choice…
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The choices we have to make
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I am 16-years-old. I turn 17-years-old in five months and 20-years-old is starting to look closer than it ever has before. College is just around the corner and I thought I had the perfect plan set out for myself: I would go to a 4-year college, get a tattoo apprenticeship while I pay off…
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Christmas may have lost its magic
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What makes Christmas the happiest time of year for most families in the U.S.? For some, it is the impossibly cheery music, or the relatives they are able to visit. Not to mention all the ads telling us to take out a department store credit card, along with childhood nostalgia of shopping with your…
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Daylight savings should be discontinued
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I remember waking up one Sunday morning when I was seven or eight years old, and going to wake up my parents. I walked down the hall to their bedroom to find that the clock read 6:00am. My mom awoke and groggily told me to go back to sleep, that was daylight savings time,…