Thursday, June 2, 2011
Class Feedback .
I liked this class. I wanted to be a journalist, that's what I wanted to go to school for that but I've lost all intrest now. I would have enjoyed the class alot more last year because I enjoyed writing way more. I liked learning facts and how to use photoshop. I also liked that we got plenty of time to work on assignments. I was a little over whelmed with work from other classes so I wasn't focused like I should have been. I like Mr. Krebbs as a techer, he's really funny and makes this class better.
Shattered Glass .
I thought the movie was pretty good. In the beggining I thought he was a great writer. I was thinking about all the details in his atories though, it made me wonder why he acted so strange. But other than that, I really liked the movie. I might have to watch it a few more times though.
Tuesday, May 24, 2011
Monday, May 16, 2011
Gay Marriage .
Gay marriage is a hot topic in all political parties and the state of Minnesota. There are people who strongly believe that gay marriage should be banned because it’s against their morals and religion. There are also people that think it’s silly of society to look down upon gay marriage because love is love and as people, they have the right to be married to whoever they want to. I also believe that it’s silly to ban one’s right to be free in that form. Love is love.
As a citizen of the U.S. I know that we live in a Country where everyone is treated equal. Well, at least that’s what our teachers or parents tell us. Everyone has freedom of speech, the right to bear arms, the right to press, and religion but not the right to marry another person whom they love? It’s very unfair for straight couples to be married and receive all type of benefits from it, but gay couples can’t even be legally married in most states. If they are, there are protests or riots outside or near the spot where they’re receiving their nuptials. That’s why most states grant licenses for it, but ban the ceremony.
“I think it’s looked at way too much as something bad when really, it’s the same as straight marriage. Just two people in love” says Keely Brazelton, a senior at Eastview High school. As a teen in high school, she was often teased because of her sexual orientation. Since she came out about it at a young age, it was harder for her to understand why people were mean to her. “Someone’s sexual preference should never be used against them to single them out or lessen their rights for anything”. At the end of the day, we’re all human beings that live on this earth. We should all be treated as equal.
“People see same sex marriages as a threat”. Gorjean Fischer, a teacher at Eastview High states. “I don’t think it’s right, just because of their sexual orientation, people get their rights taken away from them”. Gorjean also states how a same sex marriage couple would not have the rights to decide if their partner should be taken off of life support if they were in the hospital. The rightd would be turned over to the parents or closest relative. “Aren’t we all human? Why is it okay for opposite sex couples to decide? Aren’t we all supposed to be equal?” Fischer asks.
It may be against some people’s religion. The Bible clearly states that it’s a sin, that it’s wrong. But in the twin cities, there are churches that allow gay marriages. “we allow same sex marriages, come as you are” the bulletin outside of the church reads. So why can’t we as a people accept that? The world may never know in time.
As a citizen of the U.S. I know that we live in a Country where everyone is treated equal. Well, at least that’s what our teachers or parents tell us. Everyone has freedom of speech, the right to bear arms, the right to press, and religion but not the right to marry another person whom they love? It’s very unfair for straight couples to be married and receive all type of benefits from it, but gay couples can’t even be legally married in most states. If they are, there are protests or riots outside or near the spot where they’re receiving their nuptials. That’s why most states grant licenses for it, but ban the ceremony.
“I think it’s looked at way too much as something bad when really, it’s the same as straight marriage. Just two people in love” says Keely Brazelton, a senior at Eastview High school. As a teen in high school, she was often teased because of her sexual orientation. Since she came out about it at a young age, it was harder for her to understand why people were mean to her. “Someone’s sexual preference should never be used against them to single them out or lessen their rights for anything”. At the end of the day, we’re all human beings that live on this earth. We should all be treated as equal.
“People see same sex marriages as a threat”. Gorjean Fischer, a teacher at Eastview High states. “I don’t think it’s right, just because of their sexual orientation, people get their rights taken away from them”. Gorjean also states how a same sex marriage couple would not have the rights to decide if their partner should be taken off of life support if they were in the hospital. The rightd would be turned over to the parents or closest relative. “Aren’t we all human? Why is it okay for opposite sex couples to decide? Aren’t we all supposed to be equal?” Fischer asks.
It may be against some people’s religion. The Bible clearly states that it’s a sin, that it’s wrong. But in the twin cities, there are churches that allow gay marriages. “we allow same sex marriages, come as you are” the bulletin outside of the church reads. So why can’t we as a people accept that? The world may never know in time.
Friday, May 6, 2011
Tuesday, May 3, 2011
Tuesday, April 26, 2011
Hard News Topic & Questions .
Eastview High School seniors, class of 2011-anxious for graduation day of June 4th which is quickly approaching.
"I'm excited for graduation, I'm able to start all over again, be on my own" says senior Tiarra Buchanon. She is just one of the many students who are ready to throw on the cap and gown. With it only being may, for seniors it may seem like June is years away but really only a less than a month.
"I don't think I even paid the cap and gown fee yet" jokes senior Brandon Roberts. "I'm just ready to move on though, I could care less about the ceremony". Some seniors would rather just be done than to go through with the ceremony, but some feel like it marks the next phase to their life. The beginning of their independence, for some.
Does the ceremony add to the feeling of accomplishment? Does it take as much pressure off of you as the last day of school for seniors does? "I didn't graduate from High School, but it would have been nice to go out with a big bang rather than someone handing me a G.E.D." States Tasha Sims, the mother of a senior at Eastview high school. "I think the ceremony is important because it's a reminder that you finished high school on time, even if you were struggling, you still did it. That's what makes the ceremony so special, the kids might not see it now, but they will".
It only makes sense that parents and adults would like to see their children and students walk. It's huge deal to them. Four years of hard work and dedication for most students deserves to be rewarded. “It’s absolutely important to have a ceremony, it’s a right of passage. It signals completion , four years of hard work and dedication”. Ms. Hawes says. Some students feel the same. It’s worth getting up at six A.M. every day, being on time and ready for every class, having to follow rules and respect other students even if you don’t get along. That it’s self seems like enough reason as to why it’s important to mark this transition. Even though some students feel like it’s just a waste of time.
Even though they may be ready to get High School over with, some students admit to missing a lot of it’s benefits. The set lunch times, the early release, all of those things may seem like nothing now. But being independent is one of the key responsibilities and expectations in college.
"I am going to miss not having a bell to tell me when it's time to get to class, but that's one of the prices you pay to be independent". Tiarra Buchanon states. “They’re not gonna remind me that I’m late or that I have a paper due or a test next week, I’m all on my own”.
It also seems like the students may want to get the ceremony over with because of the reality check. Once you graduate, you can't turn back. You're officially out of High School. That may scare both students and their parents but once again, it’s a transition that should be marked. They should be look back on that day and remember it for what it’s worth, not just for the moment.
"I'm excited for graduation, I'm able to start all over again, be on my own" says senior Tiarra Buchanon. She is just one of the many students who are ready to throw on the cap and gown. With it only being may, for seniors it may seem like June is years away but really only a less than a month.
"I don't think I even paid the cap and gown fee yet" jokes senior Brandon Roberts. "I'm just ready to move on though, I could care less about the ceremony". Some seniors would rather just be done than to go through with the ceremony, but some feel like it marks the next phase to their life. The beginning of their independence, for some.
Does the ceremony add to the feeling of accomplishment? Does it take as much pressure off of you as the last day of school for seniors does? "I didn't graduate from High School, but it would have been nice to go out with a big bang rather than someone handing me a G.E.D." States Tasha Sims, the mother of a senior at Eastview high school. "I think the ceremony is important because it's a reminder that you finished high school on time, even if you were struggling, you still did it. That's what makes the ceremony so special, the kids might not see it now, but they will".
It only makes sense that parents and adults would like to see their children and students walk. It's huge deal to them. Four years of hard work and dedication for most students deserves to be rewarded. “It’s absolutely important to have a ceremony, it’s a right of passage. It signals completion , four years of hard work and dedication”. Ms. Hawes says. Some students feel the same. It’s worth getting up at six A.M. every day, being on time and ready for every class, having to follow rules and respect other students even if you don’t get along. That it’s self seems like enough reason as to why it’s important to mark this transition. Even though some students feel like it’s just a waste of time.
Even though they may be ready to get High School over with, some students admit to missing a lot of it’s benefits. The set lunch times, the early release, all of those things may seem like nothing now. But being independent is one of the key responsibilities and expectations in college.
"I am going to miss not having a bell to tell me when it's time to get to class, but that's one of the prices you pay to be independent". Tiarra Buchanon states. “They’re not gonna remind me that I’m late or that I have a paper due or a test next week, I’m all on my own”.
It also seems like the students may want to get the ceremony over with because of the reality check. Once you graduate, you can't turn back. You're officially out of High School. That may scare both students and their parents but once again, it’s a transition that should be marked. They should be look back on that day and remember it for what it’s worth, not just for the moment.
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