Category: Argument
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Show Me the Proof: The Unstable Future of Bitcoin
A century ago, coal mining powered the industrial revolution. Then came the extraction of oil, gas, and precious metals to fuel the growth of modern transportation, electrification, and computerization of our modern society. Today, there is a new type of mining gaining prevalency. It is not the mining of raw materials from the ground, but…
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Dear Mom and Dad
I’ve been thinking about my brother Sam lately, and the struggles he’s had. Having ADHD makes his everyday life a lot harder, especially when it comes to focusing, staying calm, and managing his emotional responses. I know how much you guys love him, and how hard you’ve both been working to help him manage his…
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Say “Yes” to NIL
Dear Whoopi Goldberg, As a girl who grew up playing sports, I have so much admiration for you and the fact that you helped found the All Women’s Sports Network. I love that you have created a space for female athletes to be recognized and celebrated. Since your platform promotes female athletes, I thought you…
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Abolish Seasonal Daylight-Saving Time
Twice a year, most U.S citizens are faced with a time change as they go into and out of Daylight Saving Time (DST). In the past, this attempt to conserve daylight hours was helpful in reducing energy costs and moving daylight hours to accommodate working hours. However, research has shown that this change in time…
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Dear Empty-Nest Parents
Dear Empty-Nest Parents, The moment a child leaves home is one of life’s great paradoxes. On one hand, you feel proud watching your child step confidently into adulthood. On the other hand, your house seems too quiet, your routines slightly unfamiliar, and your heart unexpectedly tender. It’s a transition that people often brush off with…
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Hope: A Catalyst for Climate Action
When faced with the stark reality of the climate crisis, many individuals feel that any action they take is insignificant. This sense of hopelessness is the most powerful obstacle to change. In a survey by Ispsos, 59% of American respondents reported they actively avoid news covering climate change, and three-quarters of surveyed young adults believe…
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Peace is an Option: Habitat Modification as Canada Goose Population Control
Ryan Gosling deserves to live. I’m not talking about the famous actor, though I wish him much longevity; rather, I’m speaking of Ryan, the baby Canada goose found (and named) by my brother last spring. He had been dragged under our deck by a predator and was nearly dead, suffocated by mud. He was a…