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Activism in Sports: Mental Health
As a professional athlete, you are constantly in the spotlight because of your athletic achievements. Whether you are participating in the Olympics or have won the NBA championship, your platform as an […]
Gender / Inequities / Poverty
Supporting Women Battling Homelessness
Today more than 85% of the homeless shelters in the United States are mixed-gender. While these shelters are considered safe havens for women, women experience violence at startling levels within them. Women are vulnerable […]
Gender / Human rights / Violence
The Case for Gender-Tailored Solutions to Displacement Crises
Forced displacement is an involuntary or coerced movement of people away from their home or home region. Currently, there are staggering levels of displacement – 29 million people are forcibly displaced by […]
Diversity/Inclusivity / Mental Health / School
I’m Not Against School Spirit, But…
Every year, Mercer Island High School, the only public high school in Mercer Island, Washington, holds the district’s Fine Arts Showcase. This year, the event occurred on the same day as a […]
Self / Social Media / Social norms
An Opinion about Opinions!
On a random Sunday morning, fans woke up to see that Kanye dropped his long-awaited album, Donda, and people were ecstatic. That was all the talk in music for days. Then Drake released Certified […]
Drugs / Alcohol / Addiction / Health / Sports
Athletes Should Not Dope
Athletes must not dope. No one wants to lose to their opponents who cheat to win. Also, doping not only results in health issues but can take the athlete down a path […]
Highschool Baseball Players Must Have Choices
Baseball prospects should have a choice on what they do after high school. Babe Ruth. Jackie Robinson. Shohei Ohtani. These players all have talent. Fans love great players that can perform with […]
Pitbulls: The Least Understood Dog Breed
Many cities are outlawing pit bull dogs because of a lack of understanding about the breed. Incidents of pit bulls attacking people reported in the media are because the owners did not raise them in […]
Should college athletes be paid?
College sports generate billions of dollars for schools, networks, and corporate sponsors. Unfortunately, it seems that everyone is making money off of college athletics except the players. College athletes must be paid […]
We Shouldn’t Have to Wait for College to Feel Safe
Going to college is a solution that I’ve heard from so many people my age who want to escape from their situation. Whether they grew up in an unsafe environment, experienced bullying […]