1. They get in contact with Glass and try to get information from him to see if his story was true.
2. He is not trusting of him and makes him try redeem himself by proving his facts.
3. He says that he knows that he messed up and he feels terrible about it.
4. He lies again and tries to cover it up with more made up evidence that he tries to prove as true. He gets his information from other sources and tries to use it as his own info.
5. He says that there was a lot of pressure and he felt like he had to keep covering up for his mistakes.
6. He knows that he was wrong and he is sorry for lying. They don't know what he will do if he is fired.
Tuesday, March 31, 2009
Friday, March 20, 2009
Editorial
Imagine yourself at a job interview with another interviewee in the room with you. Both of you have the same qualifications, yet the other person is a minority. After the interview takes place, you feel as if everything went perfect, and you know that your interview went much better than the other person's. A week later, you recieve a call informing you that you have not recieved the job. Two weeks later, you visit the company to see that the other person you interviewed with got the job. What could possibly be the reason for this situation? How did this happen? Well, it's most likely that the other person recieved the job because out of the two of you, they were the minority. Fair? No. Existent? Yes. The reason for this situation occured from Affirmative Action. We all may not know exactly what purpose Affirmative Action serves, but look at it from this scenario. You're being interviewed for a job with another person, both of you have the same qualifications, but one of you is a minority. Because of Affirmative Action the minority will be given the position.
Affirmative Action was signed into place in 1964 during the civil rights movement. Its purpose was to create equal opportunities for al Americans, precisely African Americans. At the time African Americans endured much descrimination. Today America still has the law of Affrimative Action in place, but it has become less neccesary as the years pass by. Many would argue that racism and predjudice is still very relevant, and I would agree. But one must understand that Affrimative Action does not serve the complete purpose it claims. For instance, look at it this way: they're are far more African Americans in America versus those who are Islamic. Yet Affirmative Action does not support religous minorities, only racial minorities.
I'm not arguing that those who are a minority under Affrimative Action do not deserve to have a law that seems to forever protect their rights. Although, I would think that most minorities would not truly want advantages that Affrimative Action can offer them. Affirmative Action does not prevent disrimination, it only gives those who are a minority an advantage in academic and work settings. So regarless if Affirmative Action is in place, it is illegal to discriminate a person a deliberatly not give them a job or provide them a college education because of their skin color. My point being, it is extremely demeaning to give a minority an advantage, because by doing this it's bascially an insult provoking the thaught that minorites cannot fulfill a successful life on their own.
Affirmative Action draws attention to skin color, as if it's the only determining factor in the scheme of one's life. For those who are a minority, and for those that are not, Affirmative Action is demeaning and unnecesary in modern society.
Affirmative Action was signed into place in 1964 during the civil rights movement. Its purpose was to create equal opportunities for al Americans, precisely African Americans. At the time African Americans endured much descrimination. Today America still has the law of Affrimative Action in place, but it has become less neccesary as the years pass by. Many would argue that racism and predjudice is still very relevant, and I would agree. But one must understand that Affrimative Action does not serve the complete purpose it claims. For instance, look at it this way: they're are far more African Americans in America versus those who are Islamic. Yet Affirmative Action does not support religous minorities, only racial minorities.
I'm not arguing that those who are a minority under Affrimative Action do not deserve to have a law that seems to forever protect their rights. Although, I would think that most minorities would not truly want advantages that Affrimative Action can offer them. Affirmative Action does not prevent disrimination, it only gives those who are a minority an advantage in academic and work settings. So regarless if Affirmative Action is in place, it is illegal to discriminate a person a deliberatly not give them a job or provide them a college education because of their skin color. My point being, it is extremely demeaning to give a minority an advantage, because by doing this it's bascially an insult provoking the thaught that minorites cannot fulfill a successful life on their own.
Affirmative Action draws attention to skin color, as if it's the only determining factor in the scheme of one's life. For those who are a minority, and for those that are not, Affirmative Action is demeaning and unnecesary in modern society.
Wednesday, March 18, 2009
Peer Edit: Nate
1. Is there a clear point of view?
Not quite, it's very well written but you don't include a solution or clear opinion. Steer away from writing a complaint without a solution.
2. Does the Op-Ed state the problem and solution simply?
No, and this could be a result from question #1.
3. Does the piece address the counter arguments?
No it does not, but there really isn't a counterargument with just statistics.
4. Is the Op-Ed interesting?
Yes it is. Good statistics.
5. Are the paragraphs organized logically?
Yes
6. Does each paragraph develop an idea to support the thesis?
Yes
7. Is the writing clear?
Yes
Not quite, it's very well written but you don't include a solution or clear opinion. Steer away from writing a complaint without a solution.
2. Does the Op-Ed state the problem and solution simply?
No, and this could be a result from question #1.
3. Does the piece address the counter arguments?
No it does not, but there really isn't a counterargument with just statistics.
4. Is the Op-Ed interesting?
Yes it is. Good statistics.
5. Are the paragraphs organized logically?
Yes
6. Does each paragraph develop an idea to support the thesis?
Yes
7. Is the writing clear?
Yes
Peer Edit: Jessica
1. Is there a clear point of view? (position)
Yes, but argue more as to why people should support your opinion.
2. Does the Op-Ed state the problem and solution simply?
This is one major aspect that the editorial lacks.
3. Does the piece address the counter arguments?
Your opinion includes the counter argument, but illustrate the actual counter argument as well.
4. Is the Op-Ed interesting?
Yes, it is very good because it is different from the majority of editorials concerning abortion.
5. Are the paragraphs organized logically?
Yes
6. Does each paragraph develop an idea to support the thesis?
Yes
7. Is the writing clear?
Yes
Yes, but argue more as to why people should support your opinion.
2. Does the Op-Ed state the problem and solution simply?
This is one major aspect that the editorial lacks.
3. Does the piece address the counter arguments?
Your opinion includes the counter argument, but illustrate the actual counter argument as well.
4. Is the Op-Ed interesting?
Yes, it is very good because it is different from the majority of editorials concerning abortion.
5. Are the paragraphs organized logically?
Yes
6. Does each paragraph develop an idea to support the thesis?
Yes
7. Is the writing clear?
Yes
Afirmative Action
Imagine yourself at a job interview with another interviewee in the room with you. Both of you have the same qualifications, yet the other person is a minority. After the interview takes place, you feel as if everything went perfect, and you know that your interview went much better than the other person's. A week later, you recieve a call informing you that you have not recieved the job. Two weeks later, you visit the company to see thatthe other person you interviewed with got the job. What could possibly be the reason for this situation? How did this happen? Well, it's most likely that the other person recieved the job because out of the two of you, they were the minority. Fair? No. Existent? Yes. The reason for this situation occured from Affirmative Action.
We all may not know exactly what purpose Affirmative Action serves, but look at it from this scenario. You're being interviewed for a job with another person, both of you have the same qualifications, but one of you is a minority. Because of Affirmative Action the minority will be given the position.
Affirmative Action was signed into place in 1964 when racial predjudice was very relevant. But today, there is no need for the program because the climate of society has changed. Affirmative Action is not only unfair towards non minorities, but demeaning towards minorities as well.
Affirmative Action doesn't fully serve the purpose it claims. Look at it this way; there's more African Americans in the united States than Islamic people. But, Affirmative Action does not support religous minorities.
We all may not know exactly what purpose Affirmative Action serves, but look at it from this scenario. You're being interviewed for a job with another person, both of you have the same qualifications, but one of you is a minority. Because of Affirmative Action the minority will be given the position.
Affirmative Action was signed into place in 1964 when racial predjudice was very relevant. But today, there is no need for the program because the climate of society has changed. Affirmative Action is not only unfair towards non minorities, but demeaning towards minorities as well.
Affirmative Action doesn't fully serve the purpose it claims. Look at it this way; there's more African Americans in the united States than Islamic people. But, Affirmative Action does not support religous minorities.
Monday, March 16, 2009
1. What is a problem/issue that our entire student body (our school, community, country, etc.) faces today?
-Students and adults are often given an unfair advantage or disadvantage due to affirmative action.
2. What is your view/position on the problem or situation?
-I believe that affirmative action should be eliminated from every aspect in society, mainly in academic and work settings.
3. What would you like to achieve with your editorial? (What is the desired result?)
-I would like to persuade others to stand up again affirmative action and learn to not tolerate how it has negatively affected them in ways they maybe would have not realized previous to reading my article.
4. How will you persuade your audience to adopt your viewpoint as theirs? List at least 4 persuasive points.
-affimative action gives other and ufair advantage
-affirmative action discriminates others and brings more attention to their ethnicity/gender
-affirmative action doesn't truly serve the purpose they claim (they don't support recognizing religion)
-affirmative action doesn't motivate people to perfom to their highest standards
5. How will you motivate your readership to action in your conclusion?
-basically just realize the flaws in aff. action and learn to not support the idea in the future.
6. How will your editorial serve a public purpose?
-It will draw attention to the flaws in aff. action and help others understand what aff. action actually is
-Students and adults are often given an unfair advantage or disadvantage due to affirmative action.
2. What is your view/position on the problem or situation?
-I believe that affirmative action should be eliminated from every aspect in society, mainly in academic and work settings.
3. What would you like to achieve with your editorial? (What is the desired result?)
-I would like to persuade others to stand up again affirmative action and learn to not tolerate how it has negatively affected them in ways they maybe would have not realized previous to reading my article.
4. How will you persuade your audience to adopt your viewpoint as theirs? List at least 4 persuasive points.
-affimative action gives other and ufair advantage
-affirmative action discriminates others and brings more attention to their ethnicity/gender
-affirmative action doesn't truly serve the purpose they claim (they don't support recognizing religion)
-affirmative action doesn't motivate people to perfom to their highest standards
5. How will you motivate your readership to action in your conclusion?
-basically just realize the flaws in aff. action and learn to not support the idea in the future.
6. How will your editorial serve a public purpose?
-It will draw attention to the flaws in aff. action and help others understand what aff. action actually is
Students who are Involved in their Community and School Earn Higher Grades
As most of us can assume, students at Eastview High School take the lead when it comes to academics. The average GPA of an Eastview student is 3.4, while the nationwide average is 2.98. One contributing factor to this statistic could be the fact that close to 100% of Eastview students are involved in a school activity in some shape or form. The participation in school activities correlate with performance of students in the academic aspect. The more a student becomes involved in their school, the more willing and able they are to earn higher grades.
Many believe that with responsibility, comes productiveness. When speaking with Junior Molly Gerths, she mentioned, "I notice that when I'm involved in track, and tend to do better in school." When I asked her why, she told me, "Because when my life becomes busy, I'm forced to be responsible which condemns me to do well in school."
Studies show that the core reason as to why student athletes earn higher grades is because responsibility is thrust upon them, helping them to realize what needs to be done in the classroom. When a student is held accountable to attain certain goals, especially in the extracurricular aspect, their mindset changes and they seem to understand the importance of succeeding in the schools.
It has also been found that many times athletic directors and club managers have a great influence on students. “It’s not just self motive that provokes student athletes to attain good grades, but demand from coaches as well,” states a fellow Eastview High School faculty member and coach. Many times students are prohibited from participating in a sport or activity of their grades are not up to par. This idea practically forces students to perform well academically.
Along with the idea that sports and activities put pressure on students to perform well, there is an underlying reason as to why student athletes tend to perform well in school. Anyone who plays a high school sport in the state of Minnesota knows the rules and regulations about substance abuse, or at least knows of them. Students who consume alcohol or drugs during, before, or after a sport season are ultimately punished during their respective athletic season. The state of Minnesota is notorious for doing their best to crackdown on athletes that use substances. Even suspicion of substance abuse will get athletes in trouble and possibly punished during the season.
So why is the concept of zero tolerance for substances relevant in the academic standpoint of an athlete’s career? Well as most could assume, why would a kid want to alter their athletic career by drinking? They wouldn’t. And as stated previously, students who are athletes tend to earn higher grades. Along with the grand idea that students who are chemically free are more alert and prone to perform well in any aspect, they also have a greater chance of participating in school activities which benefits their academic career as well.
But, many agree that students shouldn’t have to feel that athletics are the only way to get involved. And I myself could not agree more. “Getting involved in your community is one of the best ways to explore appreciation and gratitude for others,” exclaims Eastview student Laura Appleton. This statement could not be any truer. When a person develops compassion for others or a certain cause, they become compassionate about their own lives. Thus, when one cares about their life and the direction their future is heading, especially a child or teenager, they perform well in school, which is a huge aspect of their present life. And by taking control and caring about their life in the present, they develop goals and care about their future.
"It's all about prioritizing," says Junior Bailey Anderson. When you have a busy schedule, you have to put your priorities in order. And by doing so, kids realize what there priorities are in life, one being school work. Studies show that student athletes tend to have a higher GPA by .2 on average when compared to students who do not partake in school activities.
All in all, the larger picture of this idea is to get involved, and encourage others to do so as well. The more you become involved in your school or community, the greater appreciation you develop for your own life.
Many believe that with responsibility, comes productiveness. When speaking with Junior Molly Gerths, she mentioned, "I notice that when I'm involved in track, and tend to do better in school." When I asked her why, she told me, "Because when my life becomes busy, I'm forced to be responsible which condemns me to do well in school."
Studies show that the core reason as to why student athletes earn higher grades is because responsibility is thrust upon them, helping them to realize what needs to be done in the classroom. When a student is held accountable to attain certain goals, especially in the extracurricular aspect, their mindset changes and they seem to understand the importance of succeeding in the schools.
It has also been found that many times athletic directors and club managers have a great influence on students. “It’s not just self motive that provokes student athletes to attain good grades, but demand from coaches as well,” states a fellow Eastview High School faculty member and coach. Many times students are prohibited from participating in a sport or activity of their grades are not up to par. This idea practically forces students to perform well academically.
Along with the idea that sports and activities put pressure on students to perform well, there is an underlying reason as to why student athletes tend to perform well in school. Anyone who plays a high school sport in the state of Minnesota knows the rules and regulations about substance abuse, or at least knows of them. Students who consume alcohol or drugs during, before, or after a sport season are ultimately punished during their respective athletic season. The state of Minnesota is notorious for doing their best to crackdown on athletes that use substances. Even suspicion of substance abuse will get athletes in trouble and possibly punished during the season.
So why is the concept of zero tolerance for substances relevant in the academic standpoint of an athlete’s career? Well as most could assume, why would a kid want to alter their athletic career by drinking? They wouldn’t. And as stated previously, students who are athletes tend to earn higher grades. Along with the grand idea that students who are chemically free are more alert and prone to perform well in any aspect, they also have a greater chance of participating in school activities which benefits their academic career as well.
But, many agree that students shouldn’t have to feel that athletics are the only way to get involved. And I myself could not agree more. “Getting involved in your community is one of the best ways to explore appreciation and gratitude for others,” exclaims Eastview student Laura Appleton. This statement could not be any truer. When a person develops compassion for others or a certain cause, they become compassionate about their own lives. Thus, when one cares about their life and the direction their future is heading, especially a child or teenager, they perform well in school, which is a huge aspect of their present life. And by taking control and caring about their life in the present, they develop goals and care about their future.
"It's all about prioritizing," says Junior Bailey Anderson. When you have a busy schedule, you have to put your priorities in order. And by doing so, kids realize what there priorities are in life, one being school work. Studies show that student athletes tend to have a higher GPA by .2 on average when compared to students who do not partake in school activities.
All in all, the larger picture of this idea is to get involved, and encourage others to do so as well. The more you become involved in your school or community, the greater appreciation you develop for your own life.
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