Haylyn L

The Internet Is Dangerous by Haylyn L.

Did you know that 15% of children between 10 and 17 years old have had a stranger contact them online? This is one of the reasons why some parents have restrictions. Most people think that it's 1 in a hundred 100 chances that something could happen to them on the internet, but in reality it's actually 1 out 10.

As Moani was scrolling through instagram, she stumbled upon a girl in her class post. It was a picture of everybody but Moani had a weird face. In the comments the girl who posted it said, “Someone looks awkward… @moani lol”. Moani never thought anything of it, although she was a bit offended because nobody thought of it as a joke. This is one example of how someone can write or poste something bad or dishonest on the internet. Twenty-four percent of teens and young adults said that someone has written something about them online that wasn't true (Gilkerson).

“ We can't ever forget that the internet is just a utility. The exciting platforms are software applications that are very, very simple”(cuban).  In other words, we have to remember that the internet was most likely made to make our lives easier and as a tool for us. Today people, specifically teens and older, have used the internet in ways that make their lives harder.

Did you know 20% of teens say their peers are “mostly unkind” to each other on social networks (Gilkerson) This can affect teens not only physically but emotionally. When these kinds of things happen, it can lead to suicide, depression, and more.

Although some might say that the internet is a way to make friends and meet new people. Some people will agree. However, social media users can still make friends. When people stay true to themselves and do not put out too much information social media can be a fun thing ("Internet Safety 101")

In conclusion, if you put out too much personal information about yourself or commit some kind of bullying, the internet can be a dangerous place for you. If you do these things, you can become a victim to a bully or someone could stalk you on the web. The next time you think of putting your whole name on a website, think back to the1 out of 100 and remember, it's actually 1 out of 10.

Kahiwa

Ice Cream Makes People Happy! By Kahiwa

     “I love dessert. All kinds. But there’s something about ice cream that makes me happy. I am perplexed by the endless supply of constantly growing flavor options. And I am always in the mood for sprinkles and a sugar cone” - Rachel Nichols. More ice cream in the house can make everyone happy. Ice cream makes people feel excited. It is also less unhealthy compared to desserts like candy. Lastly, it makes people feel better because it helps with stress.

      Who doesn’t get excited about eating ice cream? An American actress and model says “ice cream makes me happy”. If an American actress and model is excited about ice cream than other people should be excited too. Studies show that the cold stuff lights up your brain or the center in your brain that makes you feel happy (Mcglone). Imagine what it would be like to be happy everyday.

      Ice cream doesn’t only make people excited, it is also healthier than candy. It has 2 grams of protein whereas many popular candies have zero. Ice cream is also better than drinking milk because one half of a cup of vanilla ice cream provides 137 kilocalories of energy, which is probably twice the amount of one half cup of whole milk. Ice cream is also really rich in carbohydrates, which makes it a really good energy dense food (Marie).

     Ice cream makes people feel better and de-stresses them too. This is because they feel relaxed and don’t want to do anything else. In the article "Two Food Comparisons" it states that there are 201 calories in ice cream, which is 133 calories less than how many calories candy usually has. Ice cream also has 3.52 grams of protein and candy usually has zero. And, protein is really good for people (Two Food Comparison).

   Some people might argue that ice cream isn’t good for you, and or it makes you get cavities. However, ice cream has protein and protein is really good for you. It also is way better than drinking milk because it has 137 kilocalories in half of a cup, which is twice the amount of half a cup of whole milk.

  If people don’t eat ice cream, they may never get rid of stress. Additionally, they miss out on relaxation and some of the health benefits. Why aren’t people going out and getting ice cream? Go and get that ice cream right NOW!