In Laurie Halse Anderson’s Speak, high school freshman Melinda is sexually assaulted at a party over the summer. As the school year progresses and the story is told, readers witness Melinda’s downward spiral that resulted from her assault and the fact that she told no one. In recent weeks, weRead More
With a country divided by aggravation and discontent, the people of the U.S. are desperate for a change. The 2018 midterm election marks the first opportunity to alter the tide of our politics in a new era of our country. Come November 6th, the 2018 Midterm kicks off; however, theRead More
One social issue that I would like to address is the oppressed and corrupt criminal justice system. My father is currently in the criminal justice system, and although it was created to help rehabilitate those who committed wrongdoings, I believe it has lost its meaning over the past few years.Read More
