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I am offloading my Article of The Week journal entries from my Freshman English blog. This article has already been archived at: http://derekischmitz.home.blog/2019/10/07/an-open-letter-to-congress-regarding-plastic-straws/

I am offloading my Article of The Week journal entries from my Freshman English blog. In an article, written by Melody Gutierrez and Nathan Fenno, the authors delve into a Californian bill that allows college athletes to get paid.   This legislation is very controversial–and rightfully so. These athletes make millions of dollars for the college they… Continue reading [ARCHIVE]: Colleges Should Pay Athletes →

I am offloading my Article of The Week journal entries from my Freshman English blog. In an article, written by Alana Semuels and Malcolm Burnley, the author detail the horrible conditions that waitresses must endure and work through.  Waitresses work very hard and barely get any recognition. Their pay and hours are very tentative, mostly dependent on tips,… Continue reading [ARCHIVE]: Tip Your Waitresses →

I am offloading my Article of The Week journal entries from my Freshman English blog. In an article entitled “The Graying of America”, written by The Week, the writers point out information and their thoughts on America’s generation getting older. We’ll address some of these ideas here. By 2035, the number of seniors who are 65 and… Continue reading [ARCHIVE]: America is Getting Old →