Gender Issues

Boys are often steriotyped against. Boys are thought of as "tough" and "show no emotion". Why do people think this way? People think that boys arn't boys if their not tough. I dont understand this because alot of boys arn't tough but that doesn't meen that they are not boys. Also reading, befriending girls, and just thinking are thought of as being weird, which no one wants to be. I want to put the steriotypes aside and say what you really think boys are.

Shake Weight!

The Shake Weight is by far the most revolutionary invention for mankind. It is, hands down, the best way for you to get "Strong, Sexy, Sculpted Arms"! In just 6 minutes of looking rather promiscuous a day you can obtain the arms of your dreams. By simply holding this marvelous piece of equipment and allowing the weight to shake it gives any part of your body a tremendous workout. Arms? Easy hold it in front of your body. Back? Why not, just hold the Shake Weight high above your head and hold on tight. I couldn't think of any better way to spend $20. I mean what's better than getting a workout and not actually moving? Plus there is a triple money back guarantee! So everyone out there looking for a "great" workout and the arms of your dreams, just Shake Weight!

Why are athletes so stupid?

Everyday you can't turn on the TV without seeing the next professional, or even college athlete making a stupid decision. In just this past year I can name dozen of college programs that have to expel and suspend players because they break the rules and laws. Just a couple days ago a Michigan State athlete, who plays football and basketball, go expelled for stealing 800,000$ worth of laptops. This kid who will have the ability to play a professional sport and one day make millions of dollars just ruined his life because he decided to be an idiot. Its one thing for a college athlete to make a mistake drinking, but stealing 800,00$ worth of equipment is absurd. Even more professional athletes tend to be dumber than the college athletes. There has been so many incidents on just one team that they have received nicknames like the "Portland Jail Blazers" and the "Cincinnati Jailengals". In the case of Cincinnati in just one summer 12 players got arrested for breaking the law. Just two days ago a multi millionaire famous athlete Braylon Edwards got a DUI at 5 in the morning. Whats the problem Braylon you don't have enough money to hire a driver when you go to the clubs? Its not as bad as it seems it is only his second DUI this year and his fellow teammates, who were with him, didn't stop him from driving drunk. On every team in every league there are players who break the law, ruin their careers and furthermore ruin their lives. I really can't explain why this happen, but I can truthfully say athletes at every level are stupid.

COLLEGE

The beginning of senior year is a stressful time for most high school students.  They are going through the difficult process of college applications.  College applications require time and focus in order to show why you would be a good fit for a particular college.  College apps are scary for most students.  The essays are daunting and some colleges require multiple.  The college applications essays can make some of the best writers choke as they have a difficult time writing a personal statement.  A common question for most colleges is talking about some life changing risk or experience you have.  Students struggle as they feel they don't have a good enough moment in their life that best exemplifies the question.  Also they feel as their essay has to be perfect and they spend hours upon hours trying to produce a good result.
Some high school students have known where they want to go to college their whole life.  Now that the time is here to apply to the college it makes them uneasy as they could face the harsh reality of not getting into the college of their dreams.   I recommend that students read up on how to write good essays and have their parents help them with the process.  A 2nd set of eyes could be very helpful to try and submit a quality application.  Seniors every year go through the hardships of the college application as this is the next step in their academic career.

9/11

Just last week America commemorated the 9th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks on the World Trade Centers. Even 9 years after the attacks people are still outraged about 9/11. This has been clear based on certain actions individuals have taken throughout the country: in Florida a Pastor and his followers tried to have a massive Quran burning and in New York City and around the country people are protesting an Islamic Cultural Center being built on ground zero. Even though it is a good thing that people still vividly recall the horrific events of 9/11, I feel that there are better ways to remember the attacks. Anger should be directed at Al Queda and the perpetrator's of the attacks, not in some senses all Muslim people. People need to grieve the lives that were lost on 9/11, but also try to build bridges with Muslim people in order to understand different cultures and prevent further attacks. Even though it has been 9 years since the World Trade Center attacks not much progress has been made in accepting Muslim people and I hope in future years to come people do not lose sight of what happened on 9/11, but rather begin to accept and trust Muslim people.