I am offloading my Article of The Week journal entries from my Freshman English blog. In an article, written by Angela Leshbrook, she addresses the Bystander Effect. At the start of her article, she details an unfortunate event that she saw on Twitter, in which a person records a man being overtaken by floods versus helping… Continue reading [ARCHIVE]: Stand By, Don’t Help
Category: School Stuff
School Should Be Completely Canceled During COVID-19
Alright, this next opinion might get me into some hot water. Let me start by saying education is extremely important. I will follow that up by saying we are living in unprecedented times. Taking that into consideration: I believe all school should be canceled. Here’s why: 1. Stress: We are living in incredibly stressful times.… Continue reading School Should Be Completely Canceled During COVID-19
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My English Class Blog
I'm a Freshman in HS now, but I'm taking a 10th grade English class. In this class, we created a blog that we update and post on, depending on the Article of The Week prompt, given to us by our English teacher. Over the course of looking at and me updating this blog, you can… Continue reading My English Class Blog
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Two Mass Shootings in 24 Hours
There have been 2 mass shootings in 24 hours. You have got to be kidding me right now. I can't believe I have to do this again. Firstly, I would like to send my deepest condolences, thoughts, and prayers to Dayton, Ohio and El Paso, Texas. I can't believe that this is the world we… Continue reading Two Mass Shootings in 24 Hours
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School Shootings Must End
I’m not here to give my political views, nor am I here to conflict yours. I must say, though, something must change. There are young children who are required (by modern society) to learn what to do in the event of an active shooter. But, it becomes a totally different story when they are in… Continue reading School Shootings Must End
Derek I. Schmitz 
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