Abbie's Journalism Blog

In a commonplace environment at an unexpected hour: 1. Do we perceive beauty? I think that we perceive beauty if our schedule allows it, which is sad. We should be able to appreciate it no matter what. We don't see beauty as much as we'd see it in a concert, or in an environment where we payed for it.  2. Do we stop to appreciate it? Only a few stop to appreciate beauty. As seen in the video, they set an example for those around them and show people that it can be worth it to stop for a minute to witness true beauty. People who stop for beauty have their priorities in line, because they see that that kind of  opportunity is unusual. 3. Do we recognize the talent in an unexpected context? We don't recognize talent when we don't expect it. It's hard for people to take advantages of opportunities we aren't prepared for. 4. If we do not have a moment to stop and listen to one of the best musicians in the world playing the best music ever written, how many other...

Editorial on Fast Food: It's that time of year. The time when everyone rushes to buy gifts, pick up groceries for family dinners, and run other errands. Most people don't have time to make a healthy dinner, understandably, so people just pick up some fast food in the midst of busy schedules. It's impossible to say no one ever does it, but the question is, how is it possible to have a balance? Most don't know the affects of fast food on our bodies, but maybe if more people did, society would have a much more healthy lifestyle. Evidence has shown from studies that, sadly, fast food restaurants have a history of putting convenience for them over health. From tests, it's prominent that many restaurants add high fructose corn syrup to their drinks to make them more sugary, use 'stretchy' chemicals in bread that are used in yoga mats, and do much more. McDonald's is so popular that it continues to sell 75 hamburgers a minute, but there's always been ...