https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2018/02/23/opinion/columnists/poisons-in-our-bodies.html?rref=collection%2Fcolumn%2Fnicholas-kristof&action=click&contentCollection=opinion®ion=stream&module=stream_unit&version=latest&contentPlacement=3&pgtype=collection In this article, Kristof writes about the harmful chemicals we as humans put into our bodies without even realizing it. He offers the readers a new solution to help detox and pinpoint exactly what could be hazardous. This new “detox me action kit” determines what your body is taking in and provides way […]
Choosing Animals Over People? by Nicholas Kristof
These two twin gorilla babies have been the talk of the rain forest as tourist have found them to be friendly. This can create problems though, as they are so heedless and unafraid and the 375-pound silverback dad might not like that all to much. His name is Makumba and he expresses displeasure with charging and […]
These Kids Could Tutor World Leaders by Nicholas Kristof
In this columnists article, Nicholas Kristof talked about the conditions of some schools in areas that are in poverty and stricken with many obstacles other than just curriculum and test scores. In the village of NDONGA, Central African Republic — it is so remote that the village doesn’t have an official school, or a functioning government […]
The Stress of Sports
http://www.newsweek.com/kevin-love-opens-about-mental-health-after-suffering-panic-attacks-833697 In this article, NBA player Kevin Love, opens up about mental illness that he deals with from day to day. He tells readers and his fans about the panic attacks that he suffers. “I had trouble catching my breath…” and “Its hard to explain, but everything was spinning..” he says when describing one of […]
The Heavy Influence from Celebrities
“Snapchat stock loses $1.3 billion after Kylie Jenner tweet” In this article, the author talks about the amount of impact celebrities can have on certain products. In this particular situation, snapchat is the one to take a hit due to a tweet. On wednesday afternoon, Kylie Jenner, a huge name in the makeup and modeling […]
New Experience of a School Shooting
http://money.cnn.com/2018/02/15/media/parkland-shooting-cell-phone-videos/index.html In this article, the author addresses the mass school shooting that occurred Wednesday, February 14th. During the events of an active shooter making his way into a the halls and classrooms, multiple students capture the whole experience as the viewers can hear gun shots and see the victims dead bodies. Personally I have watched […]
Trouble In the White House.
http://time.com/5137990/rob-porter-white-house-resignation-domestic-abuse-allegations/?xid=homepage In this article, all eyes are on presidential staff secretary Rob Porter. After serving the President as an aide the last couple of months he put his resignation in due to two allegations involving his two ex-wives. They have claimed domestic abuse against Porter and he feels that it is “smearing” the campaign of President […]
The bhagavad gita
Describe ways in which you feel like Arjuna. Well although I love playing lacrosse, practicing is not my favorite thing to do, especially when I have free time. But I know that when someone forces me to, I will ultimately get better after taking time to practice. How could you specifically apply the message of […]
Taoist walk
Walking out there was very relaxing. Hearing the wind blowing through the trees was very soothing while walking. You could feel the crisp cold air. While I was walking I was thinking of the change that would soon come, from summer to fall. Looking at all the flowers and leaves was very peaceful to be […]
How will I grow in History 1181.
In this class I will grow by reading the new articles about the world. This class will push me in the areas in history and also help with my writing. With the class being a college course, it will help me adapt and prepare for the things I will encounter after high school.