Are pregnancy shows a bad influence on teenagers?

Jake Levy and Derek Wolfe for Con and Leah Sheperd for pro    Pro:  I am not pregnant, nor do I have any plans to be pregnant at my age. But the reality is that there are many teenage girls who are pregnant. Although I don’t support teen pregnancy, the numerous shows spotlighting it, such [...]

The Smoking Ban [Pro/Con]

The glamourous allure of smoking is an image that has been ripped apart by the overwhelming scientific evidence that smoking is detrimental to our health.

Battle of the Dances [Pro/Con]

It’s September, school just started, new classes, new friends, new year. Another event to add to the excitement is Homecoming. Later on in the year, students take part in the Sadie Hawkins’ Dance, where the girls ask the guys. Homecoming is better than Sadies. Period.

Does Michigan give you the upper hand? [Pro/Con]

What would you find in a Michiganders garage? Skis, water skis, basketballs, baseballs, golf clubs, ice skates, wakeboards, snowboards, tubes, even life jackets. Michigan is a unique state in that it gives its citizens the luxury to enjoy an array of activities and opportunities.

Should teenagers be allowed to stay out late?

Every student in driver’s ed learns that driving is a privilege not a right. Contrarily, teens often learn that staying out late at night is a right.

Battle of the boutiques- H&M

Imagine: you’re at Great Lakes Crossing with an hour to spend at any store you want. You’ve finally narrowed your options down to your two favorite stores: Forever 21 and H&M. Which one to pick? There’s only really one possibility. And that’s H&M.

Battle of the boutiques- Forever 21

Finally, it’s that time of the year again. Fall. The season of sweet cider, trick-or-treating, and bare trees with their bright colored leaves carpeting the ground. It’s a time for fun, and a time for fashion. It is time to put away the flip flops and say hello to ankle boots and cashmere sweaters. And what’s a better place to go than Forever 21?

Public Option Con

The United States is in the midst of a sea of change that will forever alter the nation. In Washington, one of the most debated is the public option, in health care reform bills.

Public Opinion Pro

Healthcare is perhaps one of the most polarizing issues on the table right now. Particularly controversial is the role that people are comfortable letting the government play in the industry. Furthermore, at the heart of this issue is question of whether or not the federal government should provide a public option to compete with private insurers.

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