Prisons: Reform or Punishment?

“The only rational purpose for a prison is to restrain those who are violent, while we help them to…

Fed Up: The Ethics of the American Food Industry

Whether you’re rich or poor, black or white, or a dog or cat person, every human has the common need for food to survive; everyone eats. Some have restrictions due to allergies or preference. People are paleo, vegan, and gluten free, but…

Education’s Impact on Individualism

Educational purpose of each individual student is to grow and develop into the most successful they can be. The American education system challenges individuality yet is needed to expand knowledge in our students.

Education Vs. Schooling: My Philosophy on Education

Genetic Modification: Disease Prevention or Future Disaster?

Sociopaths: Do They Belong in Prison?

Psychologists and neurologists today have been debating whether people with antisocial…

What Does It Mean To Be Truly Educated?

In the beginning of my junior year, I was faced with the question: “What is the purpose of education?” I spent most of my time thinking and writing about all the things school did wrong. Schools can promote unhealthy competition, cheating, and laziness. At the…

The American Dream: Changing? or Gone?

Coining the phrase “The American Dream” in 1931, James Truslow Adams created the notion that…

The Meaning of Education: Are You Truly Educated?

The Race Gap in Higher Education — Minorities Taking AP Classes

It’s no secret that a majority of students have been taking AP classes to boost their chances of getting into a good college. Yet, there has been a major race gap when it comes to the number of minorities taking AP…