In light of all the bad things that are happening at the moment, I decided to do a topic that is more fun and not talking about the Coronavirus directly. I think we all need a topic where we can have fun and talk about something that influences our character or is influenced by our character. As seniors, we have to pick a baby picture that will be shown at graduation, whatever it will look like and that picture is usually quite amusing. So this is my question, when you were younger, was there a baby picture you had that showed anything about who you are today? If not, is there a funny story related to it? Personally, I have some pretty interesting pictures that are somewhat random but also mean a lot to me. One of them is a picture of me eating watermelon and being a complete mess. I believe this shows that: 1) I love food 2) I love watermelon and 3) I don’t mind making a mess or getting dirty to get something done or what I want. The first two ideas are not as important but I think the third defines somewhat who I am. I am always willing to work hard and try my best (in that case finishing the watermelon) in any endeavor I am in. I believe that this applies to my life in academics, sports, and even work. While it may seem cheesy, it is an idea that represents who I am and how I have grown up. So if you have a picture or a memory or something in your childhood that represents who you are now, then talk about that. Our lives have been changed drastically by this virus but the people we are and the beliefs we hold stay the same. So what makes you who you are? Why does a baby picture capture who you are now so well? If you want to, feel free to share the picture too so everyone can see the example.
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We are living in unprecedented times that none of us have experienced before. The entire world has been forced to come to terms with COVID-19. With all respect for those affected by the virus, it is time to reevaluate the effectiveness of government-mandated quarantine. After living in this quarantine for the past month, there are some people who are tired of being unemployed, not being able to support their families. This has led to protests in around 20 states. In Washington State, Tyler Miller is a protest organizer who believes that Governor Inslee should not have control over who is allowed to go outside. Although his political views are against their required quarantine, he still believes in taking precautions: "The fact I am protesting does not mean I think it is a good idea to have gatherings, I just believe that the government has no authority to prohibit them."
Last year a few of us had a great discussion about what defines innocence and childhood. We came to the conclusion that everyone’s opinion differs widely. Not everyone got a chance to participate in the discussion so I thought I would bring it back and give everyone a chance to express their opinion. What is the definition of innocence? What makes up a childhood and does everyone have one? Is there anything that we collectively do as a society to maintain the idea of innocence and childhood longer? Is there more than one type of innocence? My final questions are when did you lose your innocence and childhood or do you think you are still living in it?
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