We look up to bunches of people in our lifetime. But the more we reflect, we can always see one who made the most difference. What is the one person in your life that influenced to who you are today?

Living my life i have been blessed to meet lots of great and amazing people. I couldn’t pic just one. I’d pic my parents because not only do they get on me to be my greatest, they also are there when i don’t achieve that greatness. Living with them truly formed the person I am today and i am so proud of that. I love my parents and wouldn’t have it another way. 

Following the civil war, many African Americans migrated to northern cities such as Detroit, Chicago, and New York in search of better economic opportunities. However, they often encountered systemic discrimination, low wages, and segregated housing that confined them to overcrowded and poorly maintained neighborhoods. These conditions, combined with limited access to stable employment and social services, pushed some individuals toward informal or illegal economic activities as a means of survival. Such circumstances created the observable behaviors from which stereotypes were formed. However, these stereotypes do not reflect inherent traits. They are products of structural inequality and economic exclusion.

What stereotypes do you see are true or false?

​Some people think that interfering with nature is bad and we shouldn’t do it. This is either helping a sick wild animal or mabye even hunting. In your opinion, do you think it is justified to help out an animal that is hurt or stuck, and if you think it is or not why? 


In my opinion, i think that this question can be answered in very many different ways. I’m gonna say that you are justified in helping an animal that is stuck. For example, say you see a deer stuck in a fence and a bear coming. I would get the deer and let it out because the fence was not apart of nature, it’s manmade. Now where i have speculations is when an animal is stuck in nature or mother nature has put those animals into a position where they can die. I have these speculations because did mother nature do that to them to kill them, or did mother nature do that and purposely made you see the situation so you could help? 

Kevin Federline this month, released his book You Thought You Knew: What I’ve Lived Through with Britney Spears and Our Boys. This novel offered a different perspective on his relationship with Briney Spears and their family life. It also opposes Britney Spear’s memoir, The Woman in Me. The book contains allegations of unhealthy behaviors that Spears presented to her children, posing her as mentally unwell. Federline accuses Spears of drinking while pregnant and using cocaine while breastfeeding, damaging their young children’s well-being. He also claims that their sons were afraid of her as teenagers. The boys informed their father about an incident where Spears would stand in their doorway at night, holding a knife. Federline also addresses Spear’s conservatorship and his opinions on the matter. Britney Spears had her father as her legal authority over her financials, career, and personal decisions due to her not being all mentally there. Spears highly disagreed with this and claimed that she was forced to perform medicated against her will. The #FreeBritney movement occurred when fans questioned why she was held under such strict control despite her successes. Fans then organized protests and even influenced media coverage. This movement highly impacted the end of the conservatorship. In his book, Federline claims that Spears highly exaggerated how much control she lost under the conservatorship. He viewed the situation as more of a protection than an abusive system. He also believes that the #FreeBritney movement caused more chaos than actual help. He proposed that instead, people should be fighting for a “Save Britney” movement, implying current concern for her mental well-being. 

However, though this book seems believable and unfortunate, there is speculation on how much of this information is truly correct. Some speculate that this release of the book is more for financial gain rather than awareness or better understanding of their past situation. Federline received child support payments from Spears for nearly two decades. However, those payments recently ended after their children entered adulthood. The timing has fueled public suspicion that the book was meant to replace that lost income. Federline has not maintained a consistently well-paying career after his early years as a dancer. While he earned some income as a DJ, most reports indicate that he heavily relied on the child support payments to sustain his lifestyle and fully raise his children. In an interview however, Federline denied these claims. He admitted that he wanted the book to be successful, but not because he wanted financial success from it. Many media outlets currently are ignoring or disbelieving this statement and still argues that this novel was driven by money. 

What do you guys believe? Was the motive of this novel for money, or do you think it truly was about awareness. Also, do you think this book was an exaggeration for more publicity, or do you think that the details presented in this novel were accurate?

There is always that one movie that sticks out and stays with us forever. Whether it be a specific moment, or the entire movie. What is your favorite movie/tv show, and why is it important to you?

My favorite movie would have to be Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith. Their entire movie franchise is great, with this specific one sticking out. The directors had a great plot, symbolizing what many people fear most: the loss of loved ones. By doing anything to keep Padme alive, he falls into the dark side, thus yearning for more power. Showing people how easy it is for them to feel the want of more power, though corruption awaits on the other side. It's important to me because of one of the main themes, doing anything to keep a loved one-though it's just fate, no one wants to lose anyone dear to them. Overall, 10/10 movie in its time, and will be the best made in its franchise.

​Many high schoolers take school, particularly free school, for granted. Skipping classes, not paying attention, and generally “wasting their potential” as many adults would say. This is just at the secondary education level though, what about at the post secondary level. As prices for college and university or trade schools climb their availability drastically dropped. Now instead of skipping school because why would you go or dropping out because there are better things to do, most people can’t even start to think about post secondary education off of the price alone. This is heightened by the lack of funding in place to support those who can’t afford it, even though many organizations are trying to help there are too many and too many expenses to support everyone. Looking at this, what are some of the problems you see as a result of less people going to college for specialized degrees and further education? What do you think would happen if education became more accessible? What are some possible solutions to get to an increase in accessibility and affordability of education?

When I look at college I see it as my only option to fit into the current system. As much as I would like to just go off and live my life traveling and exploring it isn’t possible. This means I must take up the burden of the expense of college. Broadening my look upon this problem though there has been a significant rise in the spread of misinformation and claims with little evidence. This spread is supported by the fall in education of many people. Less educated people will become exactly what any higher up person wants them to be through believing everything they see. A greater focus on education and its price by the government and other large agencies may allow more to attend post secondary schools. Increasing funding and decreasing overall price will lead to a better educated and strong population and nation.

Daily Literary Quote
“Christopher Columbus, as everyone knows, is honored by posterity because he was the last to discover America.” 
                                                                                                         -James Joyce

Journal Prompt
In chapter 3 of ​The Bean Trees, Barbara Kingsolver states, “It was Columbus Day, the day we celebrate the guy who discovered America. I was thinking how the Native Americans must feel about that.” Take a look at this article from The Oatmeal.  What are some issues with the myth that Christopher Columbus "discovered" the Americas?  Explain.  Do you think Columbus should be honored with a holiday in the United States?  Why or why not?

As many of you may know, the United States government officially shut down on Wednesday, with only essential services---such as the military, postal service, and air traffic control---continuing to operate. This shutdown results from a deadlock in the Senate over the annual funding bill, as neither party has been able to gather enough support to pass their proposals.
Recent Senate votes underscore this division: a GOP-led funding bill failed by a vote of 55-45, while a Democratic proposal, which included healthcare-related funding priorities, was also rejected, 53-47. These legislative impasses have led to the first government shutdown since 2013, raising serious concerns about its effects on federal workers, public services, and various assistance programs across the country.


With the shutdown now in effect, many Americans are already feeling, or will soon feel, its impact. How do you see this affecting you, your family, or your community?


 While my father’s work is not based in the United States and therefore won’t be directly affected by the shutdown, my family could still experience indirect impacts in our daily lives. For instance, one potential consequence could be shifts in the economy, including changes in consumer behavior due to thousands of federal workers being furloughed or missing paychecks. This might lead to reduced spending overall, possibly affecting prices for goods like groceries. However, if demand drops significantly, it could signal larger economic issues such as a slowdown or even recession, which would have broader negative effects on the country as a whole. So while we may not be impacted immediately at work, the ripple effects of the shutdown could still reach us through the economy and community services.  

​Quotes are a way of connecting to phrases or words. They can help you feel understood and give you new perspectives on different situations whether it be from a movie, a book, or a random person. What quote would you say you find valuable to you and why would you say it's important to you?

A quote that I really like and can relate to is "sometimes all I want to do is head west on 20 in a car I can't afford with a plan I don't have...just me, my music and the road." I like this quote because sometimes all I wanna do is just go for random drives with no destination, listening to my favorite music and taking a break from all my responsibilities and worries.