Relationships and their
traditional roles
"Traditional roles" in relationships are well known throughout
the United States, even in newfangled times such as these.
Men should open the door for women, pull out their chairs for
them to sit, and pay for the check. Women makes sandwiches,
clean a lot, and act as moral support for their rugged men.
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Helicopter parents: do they
hover too much?
High school puppy love
"I love you" are the three strongest words together. Even with
no feeling, it has meaning and emotion. It can mean anything
and change everything. In high school people may think they
are in love and even say it. But is it real? Does love exist in
high school?
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From back alleys to school bathrooms, it seems like drugs are
lurking in a lot of places. Today, it is hard to go through the
public school system without witnessing drug use, underage
drinking or smoking. Some students even choose to use
controlled substances on school grounds.


Aiport Security
In 2001, terror hit the country and world wide security was
tightened to an almost obsession in the United States. Nearly
nine years later, an attempted terrorist attack took place in
Dec. on Christmas day. Airport security since 9/11 had been
increased and warnings about potential attacks are
supposed to be taken with much importance. Some are now
questioning if all precautions were taken seriously before
this incident.
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Addie Stiff
Tough enough on drugs
Over the last decade, there has been an increase in the
amount of influence parents have over their children's
lives. While at first this would seem to be something to be
happy about, hovering excessively over children and
teenagers does not prepare them for their life in the "real
world." As a result of the actions of über-intrusive
parents, a new term has been created: helicopter parents.
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