I, a high school senior, have troubles with putting things off until the last minute. Shocker, right? I’m the type of person who will wait until I have to do a project rather than get a head start on it. If the homework isn’t due until Friday, you can bet I’m doing it Thursday night. I’m not the only one who does things like this, though. There are actually a lot of people who … [Read more...]
Journal Writing Project: Put down your smartphone
By Kendyl Bennett How is our love for our smart phones impacting our lives and relationships? Do our phones help or hurt more? Many people today can’t even eat a meal without checking their phone. When things get awkward, people turn to their phone for comfort or as a way to avoid an awkward situation. In her 2015 article “Why It’s Time To Put Your Cell Phone Down. … [Read more...]
Journal Writing Project: The most difficult sport
Although some may disagree, I believe golf is the most difficult sport to play. Each golf course is different, creating a great advantage for playing on your home course as opposed to a rival course. Golf is also a strong mental game, and trying to come back from a bad shot can be grueling. Finally, the preparation for all the outdoor variables the weather has can be near … [Read more...]
Journal Writing Project: Seeing eyes
Animals have been an asset to mankind in so many positive ways besides providing food. One way that I have been interested in is how they provide service. Did you know that 2% of people have a seeing eye animal? Another name for a seeing eye animal is a guide animal. There are two types of seeing eye animals that I found, and they are seeing eye dogs and seeing eye horses. … [Read more...]
Journal Writing Project: Winter is on it’s way
By Kendyl Bennett The leaves have changed and so are the seasons. My favorite season, winter, is right around the corner. Winter also brings my two favorite holidays; Christmas and my birthday. I especially love all of the snow we get during the winter months, as it allows me to enjoy some of my most-liked hobbies like snowmobiling and skiing. I also get to play my favorite … [Read more...]
Journal Writing Project: Colorado schools vs Minnesota schools
By Elayna Kiehne Living in Colorado is very different from living in Minnesota. But I’ve noticed one major difference: the schools. The size of the school is drastically larger in Colorado, which also causes more variation in the system. For example, there are more extracurricular activities, and there is a greater ethnic diversity in the students. When I moved to … [Read more...]
Journal Writing Project: Did you know that any household pet can be an Emotional Support Animal?
Did you know that any household pet can be an Emotional Support Animal? Any type of animal can be used as an Emotional Support Animal (ESA). An Emotional Support Animal can also be called an assistance animal. I have had an experience with an ESA. After a major surgery I had, there was an ESA that came to visit me in the hospital. The animal that came to visit me was a … [Read more...]
Journal Writing Project: I’m not afraid to talk about what everyone else finds too inappropriate
What if I told you that there is an epidemic spreading across our entire world? What if I said that one of the most public health issues our society is facing today is readily available in every home, but few people are educated on how bad it is? What if I told you that there is science and research proving that this problem is at the root of affecting human lives and … [Read more...]
Journal Writing Project ~ Mental illness
According to studies (Leahy, 2008), the average high school student has the same anxiety levels as an average psychiatric patient in the 1950s. Mental illness is a serious health condition today, yet schools and jobs just disregard people with any kind of mental illness. They say things like “that’s not an acceptable reason to go home,” or “you’re fine, get back to work.” Some … [Read more...]