After the tragic events in Paris, American’s have become more skeptical about accepting Syrian Refugees because they fear that terrorists reside amongst the refugees. This has caused presidential candidates, mayors, and governors to announce their opposition to accepting the refugees. The...
Blind Brook High School is a top-notch educational institution. Doubtful? Just take a peek at the U.S. News & World Report’s selection of best high schools in which we are rated #73 in the country and #9 in the state of New York. But when we examine the high school’s mission...
In The Power of Myth, Joseph Campbell writes, “…The only way you can describe a human is by describing his imperfections.” This quote resonated with me in many ways. How could an author describe someone who is perfect? They could just say s/he is a perfect human being and leave it at...
Donald J. Trump is not fit to be the President of the United States. He does not reflect the people of the United States of America, rather, he imitates them. The intolerant, xenophobic, hate-filled republican candidate is back at it again, this time throwing punches at disabled persons...
Pop culture often has a negative impact on the self esteem and body image of teenagers. Television shows and movies also can be detrimental to the well-being of teenagers; young people often begin to feel inferior to the spray-tanned and airbrushed celebrities who seem to lead glamorous...
