8Ellie replied to Mr. Bruns's discussion USH and CWI Learning Opportunity--Monday, May--The Last One!
"I definitely consider terrorism to be a problem in our world. I understand that there are some countries that harbor more terrorists than usual, and I respect the government's movement to protect us from the terrorists within those countries and our…"
May 18, 2020
8Ellie replied to Mr. Bruns's discussion CWI Learning Opportunity--Wednesday, May 13
"I think that these laws are definitely set in place for a reason and I am glad for it. There would be no way that everyone could all have the same opinions and views on everything, so by setting laws in place to protect people and allow everyone to…"
May 14, 2020
8Ellie replied to Mr. Bruns's discussion CWI Learning Opportunity--Monday, May 11
"I think that this issue is a very serious matter that needs to be addressed. I personally feel as though the number of school shootings and instances of gun violence which have happened in America show that there definitely needs to be stricter…"
May 12, 2020
8Ellie replied to Mr. Bruns's discussion CWI Learning Opportunity--Wednesday, May 6
"I think that by wearing a mask in public, you are helping to protect other people. It's not so much as for yourself, but in case you have COVID-19 and are just asymptomatic, it can help to lessen the spread of the virus. If everyone wore masks, then…"
May 6, 2020
8Ellie replied to Mr. Bruns's discussion US History and CWI Learning Opportunity--Monday, May 4
"I think that the creativity and concepts in Star Wars is incredible, but it's definitely very overwhelming to be a newcomer. There's so much information to take in, and it can be incredibly confusing. I would love to get into Star Wars, but I feel…"
May 4, 2020
8Ellie replied to Mr. Bruns's discussion CWI Learning Opportunity--April 29
"I think it's too early to be opening businesses and other facilities back up because we clearly do not have the virus under control yet. There were more than 400 new cases yesterday, and I think that we definitely have not flattened the curve enough…"
Apr 30, 2020
8Ellie replied to Mr. Bruns's discussion CWI Learning Opportunity--Monday, March 27
"It's very strange that Kim Jong Un wasn't present at the ceremony, especially because there was no mention of his absence. Because nobody mentioned anything, it makes me think that there definitely was something wrong. However, since South Korea…"
Apr 28, 2020
8Ellie replied to Mr. Bruns's discussion CWI Learning Opportunity #5--Week of April 12-18
"It's breaks my heart to see the animals being taken out of their proper habitat and transported to places that they shouldn't be. It's surprising just how big of an issue this problem is, and I really wish people would realize the problems they are…"
Apr 15, 2020
8Ellie replied to Mr. Bruns's discussion CWI Learning Opportunity #4--April 10 to April 16
"It's strange to hear that democrats and republicans were beginning to compromise on what's considered such a controversial issue nowadays, but ultimately, they didn't reach an agreement because of fights and a plan to ruin the agreement. It hurts me…"
Apr 15, 2020
8Ellie replied to Mr. Bruns's discussion CWI Learning Opportunity #3--April 3 to April 9
"It's eerily scary how similar the reaction to the Spanish Flu is to COVID-19. The way that there is a lack of space and resources during the Spanish Flu is what is happening today in regards to the coronavirus. A good thing about today is that we…"
Apr 7, 2020
8Ellie replied to Mr. Bruns's discussion CWI Learning Opportunity #2--March 26 to April 2
"These videos really provide a lot of information about how destructive the Spanish Flu was. It's so surprising that one third of the world's population was infected by this disease. It's crazy and slightly terrifying to think about how something so…"
Mar 29, 2020
8Ellie replied to Mr. Bruns's discussion Save Lives or Save the US Economy?? "Will We Be Back in School This Year" Poll--USH and CWI Students
"I think that there really is no win in this situation. If we continue staying at home to social distance and save lives, the economy will crumble. However, if we do make the choice to continue keeping businesses and schools open to help the economy,…"
Mar 26, 2020
8Ellie replied to Mr. Bruns's discussion CWI Learning Opportunity #1--Is softball sexist?
"I think that girls should be able to play baseball if they wish to do so. It is incorrect in saying that they are too weak to do so because, as the article stated, there have been girls who've accomplished impressive feats while playing baseball…"
Mar 19, 2020
8Ellie replied to 6Cameron's discussion Elizabeth Warren Dropped out of the Presidential Race
"I think that while it was definitely a difficult choice for her to make, it was the best option for her to do in the end. I think she made the right choice by dropping out because it was clear that she was not going to advance far enough to win the…"
Mar 11, 2020
8Ellie replied to 3Kierra's discussion 11-year-old girl is one of the youngest girl to go to Olympics
"If I were an 11 year old girl going to the Olympics, I would be absolutely ecstatic for the opportunity. When she beat the older competitor, I’m sure she was jumping up and down and very excited. If I were in her shoes, I’m sure I would try to…"
Mar 11, 2020
8Ellie replied to 6Laney's discussion Boy Died Because of Abusive Step Father and Now a Netflix Series
"I think that the social workers should definitely face consequences for not taking any action to help Gabriel. I don’t know if they should necessarily be sent to jail, but I definitely think that something needs to be done. They were not…"
Mar 11, 2020
8Ellie replied to 7Claire's discussion Italy trying to stop spread of Coronavirus
"I think that by placing these precautions, they are definitely doing the right thing by trying to stop the spread of the disease. By doing this, I'm sure that the chances of it spreading will decrease drastically. I definitely think that while some…"
Mar 11, 2020
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Mar 11, 2020
8Ellie replied to 8Dalaney's discussion First Coronavirus Death Reported in United States
"If I learned that someone that I knew or was close to like one of my family members had the coronavirus, I would instantly be concerned both for their health and for everyone they come into contact with. I would hope that it wouldn't be a fatal…"
Mar 2, 2020
8Ellie replied to 7-Tela's discussion Pizza shop putting dog flyers on pizza boxes for dogs who need adopted
"I think that by putting the flyers on the pizza boxes, it is definitely spreading the message that these pets are looking for a home, and I feel as though this would definitely make people more apt to adopt a pet. I think that they should definitely…"
Mar 2, 2020
8Ellie replied to 4Jessalyn S.'s discussion Wrestling Coach Charged for Sexual Assault
"If I were being assaulted, I would have absolutely no idea how to react. I would feel very lost and scared for my safety all the time. Something like this can really leave a bad impact on you for the rest of your life. I would definitely want to…"
Mar 2, 2020
8Ellie replied to 2Chloe's discussion Pete Buttigieg Drops Out of Presidential Race
"I feel as though he stratigetically knew when to drop out of the race as he realized that the democratic party was becoming more and more divided, and his ultimate goal has always been just to make our country more unified. He realized that the only…"
Mar 2, 2020
8Ellie replied to 2Kiara's discussion Surgeon General Urges the Public to Stop Buying Face Masks
"I would obviously not buy the masks when the professionals told me not to. They definitely need them more than I do, and as they told us we didn't need them to avoid the virus, I wouldn't want to waste my money and make their lives harder and their…"
Mar 2, 2020
8Ellie replied to 7Angelina's discussion Shark tank hosts losses $ 400,000 in a scam
"I definitely would not have done what she did. I would have tried to be much more careful with my money, especially since such large amounts were being wired over email. I feel as though she definitely learned her lesson and now knows what not to…"
Mar 2, 2020
8Ellie replied to 8kenzie's discussion Maroon 5 Faces Backlash For Their Performance
"I would have stayed at the concert even if I had to wait a long time because I would have already paid for the tickets and would be excited to see them, even after the wait. Maybe the wait mounted people's anticipation as well so they were very…"
Mar 2, 2020
8Ellie replied to 7Amelia's discussion Plastic Bag Ban Sparks Discontent
"I think that this bill is definitely a good thing and a step in the right direction. It is going to make a difference, and while it may be small, it's still a good tactic to reduce the usage of plastic products and bags. I agree that attempting to…"
Mar 2, 2020
8Ellie replied to 7Jace's discussion Two Dozen Corona Virus Cases In The U.S. Over The Weekend
"It's a terrible tragedy that people are dying over this illness. It's especially rough when you realize that the main people that are likely to catch the coronavirus are the elderly, young, or ones with weak immune systems. This proves that the…"
Mar 2, 2020
8Ellie replied to 7Sarah's discussion Two Women Attacked for Speaking Spanish
"If I were part of the group that got attacked, I would immediately try to get out of the situation as fast as possible and contact the police. However, after the situation gets under control, I would immediately press charges on the people that…"
Feb 29, 2020
8Ellie replied to 2Brady's discussion Where you attend college could cost more to borrow and refinance loans
"I think that this center will definitely become more successful and popular because it is fair and a good choice for students who feel as though they are being cheated out of what they deserve. I think that the more that people learn about it and…"
Feb 25, 2020
8Ellie replied to 6Ryleigh's discussion Nevada Canceled Its Republican Caucus to Help Trump Re-election bid
"I do not think this is fair to all voters of those states because while most voters support Trump, it's taking away the voice from those who don't support him. By doing this, they are taking away the freedom from voters who were planning on voting…"
Feb 25, 2020
8Ellie replied to 8 Bella Martin's discussion Man from Kansas Offered anyone $25,000 Dollars to find him a girlfriend for Valentines Day.
"I do not have any desire to do this because it really puts a barrier in your relationship. There's truly no way to tell if the person you're dating is with you for the money or whether they, like you, want to find true happiness. I would be very…"
Feb 25, 2020
8Ellie replied to 7Beka's discussion Inmate Caught Falling Through Ceiling
"I think that they probably had to maintain a professional appearance to seem mature about the situation. However, I'm sure that they were holding in their laughs. Because nothing bad came out of this situation, they probably felt free to have a…"
Feb 25, 2020
8Ellie replied to 6Reilly M.'s discussion Floridians Brace for Falling Iguanas as Temperatures Drop
"I would not want to take a stunned iguana because I wouldn't know what dangers it could pose to me once it wakes up. I wouldn't know how feral the iguana is, so I wouldn't want to risk my personal safety. While I would want to help it, I wouldn't…"
Feb 25, 2020
8Ellie replied to 2Luke's discussion Pangolins may have been the cause of Caronavirus.
"I think that based on what you've said in this passage, the pangolins definitely were the missing piece in the puzzle to solve the mystery of the corovirus' origin. It completely makes sense that the pangolins would've originally held the virus, and…"
Feb 12, 2020
8Ellie replied to 8SamH's discussion Antarctica Just Hit A New Record High Temperature
"Since Iowa is located in the middle of the country and far away from any oceans, I do not think I'll be directly affected by the possible rising sea levels. However, I could be indirectly affected as many people may choose to migrate to safer areas…"
Feb 12, 2020
8Ellie replied to Alex3's discussion Nancy Pelosi Pre ripped Donald Trumps speech
"I do not think Nancy Pelosi did the right thing by ripping up the speech as that was quite a childish and immature act to do. I understand that she was very heated about what Trump was saying in the speech, but there were lots more ways that she…"
Feb 12, 2020
8Ellie replied to 6James's discussion 24 Americans on Cruise Ship Affected With Coronavirus
"I do not think that virus will spread to other Americans because the infected Americans are being held in a quaratine, so unless people enter into their general vicinity and bring the virus back home with them, it would be impossible for the disease…"
Feb 10, 2020
8Ellie replied to 7Bailey's discussion Federal Flavor Ban on Vapes.
"While I do not think that discontinuing the sale of fruity flavors will help those who are now currently addicted, I think that it could prevent people who are not addicted yet from becoming addicted. Like you said, now that the teens are addicted,…"
Feb 10, 2020
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Feb 10, 2020
8Ellie replied to 8Ellie's discussion Taylor Swift's Experience with an Eating Disorder
"I agree that the media needs to back off of celebrities and let them live their life more. They shouldn't have to put on this perfect mask every day to be admired. They should be able to be their authentic selves all the time and not feel bad about…"
Jan 30, 2020
8Ellie replied to 8Ellie's discussion Taylor Swift's Experience with an Eating Disorder
"I agree that we should definitely stop body shaming and stop promoting it. Each person has a different body composition, and I think that we should respect and treat everyone with kindness no matter what they look like. It's rude to judge people by…"
Jan 30, 2020
8Ellie replied to 8Ellie's discussion Taylor Swift's Experience with an Eating Disorder
"It's always important to recognize that everyone has their strengths and weaknesses, and we are all different. I agree that the media pushes unnecessary changed onto celebrities to make them seem "perfect", and this can spread a bad message to the…"
Jan 30, 2020
8Ellie replied to 8Ellie's discussion Taylor Swift's Experience with an Eating Disorder
"It's very important to have total control over your self-confidence. Nobody should be able to control how you feel about yourself except you. With everything shown in the media, this can be incredibly difficult, but I hope that one day everyone will…"
Jan 30, 2020
8Ellie replied to 8Ellie's discussion Taylor Swift's Experience with an Eating Disorder
"It's awesome that you can ignore people and only focus on positivity. I agree that the standard are incredibly high for celebrities, and I feel like they should be lowered to improve the quality of life of both normal people and the celebrities. I…"
Jan 30, 2020
8Ellie replied to 8Ellie's discussion Taylor Swift's Experience with an Eating Disorder
"It's good that people are realizing not to spread negativity. While I still sometimes see negativity in the media, I'm glad you do not. It's important to only have people you trust on your social media so you know there will only be positivity.…"
Jan 30, 2020
8Ellie replied to 8Ellie's discussion Taylor Swift's Experience with an Eating Disorder
"It's so difficult to attempt to ignore the pressure placed on us by social media. It's unhealthy for the celebrities to have such immense amounts of pressure to be perfect, and it's unhealthy for us to see them live "perfect" lives. We feel the need…"
Jan 29, 2020
8Ellie replied to 8Ellie's discussion Taylor Swift's Experience with an Eating Disorder
"That's great that you can ignore the negativity and be optimistic despite all the media's pressure. In some cases, that can save people from caving into the pressure placed on them and doing something they might regret, such as the development of an…"
Jan 28, 2020
8Ellie replied to 8Ellie's discussion Taylor Swift's Experience with an Eating Disorder
"I think it's good that you can be confident about yourself. Social media tries constantly to put people down, and being able to resist that is a great quality. I agree that the overglorification of people in the media can definitely cause problems…"
Jan 28, 2020
8Ellie replied to 8Ellie's discussion Taylor Swift's Experience with an Eating Disorder
"I agree that the media will probably always make it difficult to live how you want. I wish it wasn't like that, but I think it's inevitable. I agree that there will always be negativity because of things people say or post, and I think that even…"
Jan 28, 2020
8Ellie replied to 8Ellie's discussion Taylor Swift's Experience with an Eating Disorder
"I'm glad you look out for your mental health and don't let yourself get caught up in the traps that social media sets. I agree that the high standards for celebrities has definitely been some of their downfalls, and I think that that's another…"
Jan 27, 2020
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