Justifiable Lies by Joshua R.

Are you one to think white lies are just as bad as lying? Well you're wrong, there's a reason why they are called white lies. White lies are beneficial for ones social life and to the others around that person. Many think white lies are just as bad as normal lies, but are they really that bad? You can use them to spare someone's feelings, or to avoid saying the ugly truth that could haunt them forever. Also, they are used to act politely. Avoid hurting a persons feelings and lie.

Everybody uses white lies on a daily basis,  mainly to avoid hurting ones feelings. Would you tell your best friend he/she is no good at their passion and tell him/her to just give up and move on? Or would you support them and help them become better? Naturally, anybody would prefer to support their friend because it is only respectful compared to saying the harsh truth. White lies are often way more respectful because the truth can hurt. Spare the persons feelings and make white lies.

The truth may not be the best thing to say if you want to be nice to someone or to avoid trouble. For example: you don't tell a kid that Santa isn't real. By doing that you will burst their bubble and make them cry. A white lie can preserve a kids innocence. What if your child caught you doing "naughty things" you wouldn't go through the whole explanation, instead you would lie to preserve their innocence and to avoid causing more problems.The truth is painful sometimes, so it is only normal to use a white lie.

A white lie can also act as a social grace, for instance: when you're eating at someone else's place. If you don't like their food no one would say "I hate it." Instead, one would say "It's delicious" just to be polite and to please the host. It is only more polite and respectful to lie to them their hurting their feelings because you don't want to lie. So do you still believe while lies are just not worth it?

In conclusion, while lies are actually a polite way to express ourselves and to avoid problems the truth would bring. You might still think white lies are horrible but I guarantee you, use them more often than you think.

Social Networks Are Not as Safe as You Think by: Samantha Dion

   Anyone who owns a computer or any other electronic device may become dependent of it. Our modern society has too much trust in the internet when the truth is, it isn't as safe as we think it is. We are now using the internet  to communicate with others which isn't a bad thing but it becomes a problem to many when speaking online is easier then talking to a person face to face. Also, we are using computers and the internet research information and do shopping a lot faster then usual.

     Our society is too dependent on computers because more and more people from all over the world use social media' and networks to communicate at any hour of the day. Many people rely on this way of communication because they describe it as easier and have more self confidence talking through a computer then having to say what they need to in front of a person. Talking to people online can create a dependence to computers and cause a person to stay online for many hours in the day and at night. 

   Secondly, online shopping may be a faster way to buy products online but is it the best? The online shopping industry is continuously increasing in profit and popularity because people feel it is an easier and faster way to buy things from all over the world. Online shopping may be fun and fast but occasionally the things you buy can simply not be what you aspect. Some online shoppers who give their credit card numbers on online forum's our to create an account can be taken away more money than they think. People are becoming so addicted to the technology they stop thinking about the down side of it.

   Lastly, our society is too dependent  on computers because they have been an essential part of our lives. Peoples' bank accounts and other personal data is found on the internet. If ever a network you are on with personal information is hacked or crashes many different people could have access to your information without you knowing. They could also take money from your bank account. They have become an inportant part of our lives and we use social networks everyday, even at school or for business. Students are often asked to do task on the internet or print and write papers on certain websites.


   To conclude, our society has become to dependent on computers because they are part of our everyday life. We also you them to interact with people at any hour of the day or night. Online shoppers think its a easier and faster way to buy thing but really isn't as safe as they think. We have become so dependent of them we refuse to see the bad sides of the social networks.

A Fashion Tip By: Jennifer St-Pierre

Do you think fashion is important? Most of you like fashion more than anything in the world, but fashion should have less importance for people. Fashion is just a way of spending your money and it can effect teenagers around you. It's less important than other things, like a shelter or a bill too. Fashion can sometimes give the wrong impression on some teenagers.

Some people around us are so into fashion they don't realize that they are spending all their money and it can effect them more than they think. Imagine that you bought three shirts and two pairs of jeans who are on the top of the fashion line. It costs you more than 500 dollars (depending the kind). You use your collage money that you were saving for later. You expected to go to collage, but since you spent your money you have trouble paying your collage and you can't go just because of  the fashion clothes you bought.When you think about it, you don't want to end up in your parent's basement your whole life.

Fashion clothes and normal clothes the same, but some people don't think that. some teenagers judge other teenagers on what they wear. For example, if you see a teen on the street wearing clothes that was in fashion 5 years ago, would you judge? A lot of teenagers judge people by their looks and that leads to bullying. Some students wear fashion clothes to look cool, but it can give the wrong impression. You might hate the clothes and you want to wear something that you'd like instead, to be like the others that get bullied or judge, to be yourself. Fashion clothes and normal clothes are not different, it is just a way to have popularity and to have less chance of getting bullied.

There is a lot of fashion clothes that cost a lot of money. There is a big difference in fashion prices and normal prices. They might have sales, but it's still a lot of money. Sometimes it in not the same quality, your style of clothing is the best. You don't have to worry about the design or the fabric that is used, if you buy normal clothes it's easier.

In conclusion do you think fashion is important to you? remember that fashion can effect you teens, students, other and young adults. Between fashion clothes and normal clothes there is a big difference. Remember before spending your money on fashion articles remember to think about your future, if it is really important for you and make sure to always be yourself.

NHL Players Should Be Allowed To Go To The 2018 Winter Olympics by : Gabriel Pearson

Why would the NHL player, which are the best in the world, not allowed to go to the 2018 Winter Olympics? NHL player should be allowed to play in he 2018 Winter Olympics because they are the best players in the world and, if they want to they should be allowed to go and play.the problem is that the nhl doesn't want them to go because in the 2014 Winter Olympics there has been to much injuries. For my opinion they should be allowed to go because this is their jobs and that they are the best players in the world and that the Olympics purpose is that they invite the best players to compete against each other. If they want to go they should be allowed to go it is the players decision.

NHL player should be allowed to go because they participate to this event since 1998 so why wouldn't they go again. For my opinion it is not the coach or the NHL decision it is the player to decide if he goes or not. 

The NHL players are the best players in the world so why wouldn't they go to this kind of event. The Olympics are supposed it invite the best athletes from around the world and the NHL are the best hockey players in the world and if they don't invite NHL player not many people will want to listen to the hockey at the Olympics.

 Lastly, the NHL players should be allowed to go because it is thier choice and not the NHL choice but the players choice. If the player wants to go he should be allowed to go it is his choice and if he gets injured well it is his responsability to avoid it.

To conclude, for my opinion the NHL players should be allowed to go to the 2018 winter olympics because they are the best players in the world. They should go because they have participated to this event since 1998 and that it is now became a tratition and that they should be allowed to go because it is thier choice if they want to go.

Beauty Within Tattoos by: Amanda C

People all around the world have different tattoos which mean different things. The only time people really don't like what they see, is when the tattoos or piercings are on adolescents and they think it is only because it is a trend; which it isn't. If you are reading this and you do think tattoos and piercings are a trend and not a means of self-expression, then keep on reading because you might change your mind after all. At the same time, if you do think they are a means of self-expression, then you too should keep reading as this might deepen your opinion on self-expressive tattoos and piercings. Most people who have tattoos and piercings have them because it is a way for them to show who they are, not because of a trend. Tattoos and piercings are a way for people to express themselves and not just a trend because it is their choice to do it; no one can force another person to have a tattoo or a piercing because they are meaningful, because they are meaningful to that person and lastly, because it is not in the intent to rebel; they signify their personal identity and shows part of who they are and what they are about.

Firstly, people that we see in streets with tattoos and piercings usually have them because it is meaningful to them. Having tattoos and piercings is something that only you can control. You decide where to put it, why you want it and if you really do want one. If you really want a tattoo or a piercing, do it for you and you only, because it will stay there forever. Except for piercings; you may end up having a scar and some people may also get infections. People who write people's name on their body in tattoo only because they love that person is over the top; but you can't judge someone like that. They do whatever they want with their body, whether you like it or not. In this case, the tattoos people choose to put on themselves are self-expressive and not just a trend because no one in the world, neither your family nor your friends, can control you in having or not having a tattoo. You and you only are the boss of your body.

Secondly, tattoos and piercings help people show who they are and their personality because those tattoos and piercings people decide to put on themselves should be significant and meaningful to them in any way, shape or form. You can't judge a person for what you see because those tattoos and piercings either represent a period in their life they overcame, their personality, or for piercings, something they like and have always wanted. “Tattoos are like stories - they're symbolic of the important moments in your life“(Pamela Anderson). This is a really good example of what someone said that represents the statement that we shouldn't judge someone because of those things because they may represent a moment in their life for example, a loss.

Lastly, the reason why tattoos and piercings are not a trend but a way to express yourself is because people decide to have tattoos not in the intent to rebel or copy others. People decide to have a tattoo because they either like it or because it means something deep to them. The types of things people do to their bodies for example, tattoos and piercings and sometimes permanent, so better not put something just to copy others because you will regret it a lot depending on what you put. They signify their personal identity and shows part of who they are and what they are they about; not to copy others and do something that is not you and you only. The Frederick-Recascino research has proved exactly that... which is that people do not get piercings and tattoos because of peer-pressure but because it is a way for them to reflect an aspect of who they are and their identity.

To conclude, people who have tattoos and piercings have them for self-expression, not for trends and thinking they will look cool after. They are a means of expression because it is their choice to do it and no one can oblige another person to have a tattoo or a piercing, because they are meaningful to that person and finally, because it is not in the intent to rebel. They signify their personal identity and shows part of who they are and what they are about. If you really think about it, not many people would actually put a tattoo on their body that means absolutely nothing just to be cool.

Athletes Deserve Their Money by: David T.

    They are your idols, they shape the way you grow up. They are paid millions a year to entertain and play the sport that they love. Professional athletes aren't overpaid, they deserve the money they get. They work hard to get where they want to be. Their jobs are not easy. Their job involves a certain risk, injuries are common in almost every kind of sport. They are paid to entertain an audience. People pay big money to go watch them, their is no reason for them to make a small amount of money. Professional athletes are paid a fair amount for what they actually do.

   Firstly, looking at a professional hockey player or a professional football player, what may come to mind is money. Our generation tries to find ways to make money easily because we are too lazy to work hard. Professional athletes are a proof of the complete opposite. They make a large amount of money but they give so much work into it. They work 6-7 days a week to reach the goal they most want in life. They want to reach the top. They are the most hard working people you may ever meet. It take's a lot of concentration and will power to achieve a goal that is as hard as becoming a professional athlete. There is no such thing as sitting on a couch for a professional athlete, they are always working hard because that's what their job is all about.

   Secondly, if your look at football or hockey, they are sports that involve contact, checking and hitting the opponent. They involve great risk. Every play they make in football or every time they are on the ice during hockey, they may be injured. A hard check, tackle or both could end a career or even a life in extreme cases. Since athletes are paid so much, they are sure to have money when their career is done or when their physical state won't allow them to go anywhere further. The amount of money they make ensures that they can live all their life without having to work. The risk of playing football is high, one hit and you can break an arm, a leg and can have permanent damage to your brain. If they wouldn't have that much money, less people would play, they don't want to risk their life because of one tackle. They are paid high due to the amount of risk involved.

   Thirdly, the cost fans pay to go see them play is high, therefore they make a lot of money and can pay their players more. As an example, in the NFL the lowest ticket price is 109$ to go see the Cleveland Browns. This cost is already petty high. The highest price is the Chicago Bears with an average of 446$ per ticket. With the amount of people going to see every game, no wonder the players are payed so high. The team had the money for it. Athletes are paid a lot of money but don't need to play long. NFL teams have so much money, they put it in the right place for them to have good players playing for them and that they stay there all their career.

   In conclusion, professional athletes are not paid too much for the job they are doing. They work hard to get where they want to get in life as a professional athlete. Any minute while doing their job, they can be injured and can end their career, it take's only one hit. The players are paid to do their job and make the people in the audience happy and entertained. Looking back, they all connect together. They work hard to go far, their job involves risk, passing through that they have money for the rest of their lives.

Equality: A Necessity. By: Kaitlin P

       

        Would you help out your neighbour if they had a problem? Why is it any different when it comes to our neighbouring poor countries? Wealthy nations should be required to share wealth among poor nations. It is not normal that just last year, on average, 27 billion dollars in food was wasted in Canada. while other countries like the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda hardly have any food to eat at all. Not only is this unfair, but it is wrong. First of all, every country has different resources, why not share? Secondly, helping out can result in peace all around the world, and lastly, helping the less fortunate is a humanitarian activity that could benefit everyone.

       

          First of all, each country has different natural or man made resources. For example, in Canada, some natural resources are lumber, meat, fish, oil and electricity. In the United States, some resources may include timber, natural gas, petroleum and metals. Countries who may be lacking in proper housing, could definitely benefit from these two rich countries' timber exports. 

          Secondly, helping other countries could result in peace around the world. One natural resource that is likely the source of conflict between countries, is the scarce amount of fresh water left. Canada possesses 20% of the whole worlds fresh water. Yes, of course we could keep this amount, but instead of keeping it to ourselves, we could trade it to poorer countries, for other resources that they have. This would be a smart idea that might end the water wars. We all live on the same earth, why not share our wealth with others. 

            Lastly, helping is a humanitarian activity. Travel is the only thing that you buy that can make you richer. Instead of staying at a 5 star resort, you could help build schools in Kenya or plant trees in Costa Rica. By helping this way, you will not only be helping others, but also yourself. 

             In conclusion, everyone should make an effort to help out, whoever they are. Sharing wealth among poorer countries is good for everyone. Every country can give a little of their left over resources, Sharing wealth could result in peace around the world, and lastly, because helping can benefit both parties involved. Think about it, if someone falls, would you just watch them fail, or help them get back up? Why should this be any different if a country's economy falls. Equality, a necessity. 

Think Before Telling The Truth By: Tristan.S

  "Lying is just a beautiful thing that is ruined by the truth" ( Neil-Patrick Harrison ). Lying is considered a bad thing. I don't think lying is a bad thing. "A little white lie" meaning should we be able to lie without being judge. In many ways people should be able to lie. To protect someone, to stay out of trouble or just to avoid being hurting someone.

First of all, even if it's a friend,family a boy or a girlfriend you have to admit, sometimes you lie. Let's say your girlfriend just bought a new shirt. You think it's too short or too tight. You wouldn't tell her because you're scared that she's going to react badly. You're trying to protect her from being sad or protect yourself from being in trouble. It is okay to lie to protect someone.

Second of all, in school you are taught to tell the truth when you did something wrong. They said you would be in less trouble. But for example if you failed an exam and you don't want your parents to ground you, well you'll lie to stay out of trouble. If someone is trying to get you in trouble you will naturally lie because telling the truth will get you in less trouble but lying will get you in no trouble at all.

If someone might get physically or mentally hurt by something, you will lie. For example, if little George cheated on little katy he would lie to her about so she wouldn't get hurt emotionaly, She may find out but the right thing to do is to break up first. She would be less hurt if she learns when shes over him. P.S: im not promoting cheating.

In conclusion, lying is considered a bad thing. Yes, it does hurt when people find out but it could protect someone from pain, help you stay out of trouble and could avoid  hurting someone. So next time, think before telling the truth.

The Price You Have to Pay -By: Clara-Jane R.

Would you rather pay $15 or $70 for a t-shirt? Both shirts, despite the obvious price difference, are exactly the same; the only difference that is one a brand name and the other isn't. North Americans spend $200 billion every year for clothes and shoes. Buying either a $20 hoodie or a $50 hoodie can be washed as many times and the damage is the same. Brand name clothes are not worth the price. Brand names aren't worth the price because often people are paying for the logo, not the material. Also, non-brand shorts can be worn as many times and it doesn't matter who designed the clothes.

Firstly, often when buying brand named clothing, it is not the material you are paying for, but for the logo. The clothing can be made at the exact same place as clothes bought from Walmart for example, but it will be much more expensive since there is a brand logo on the front. It can be a very small logo but it still makes a big difference. People believe that making a fashion statement all comes down to if your purse is Prada or not. That five letter name can make all the difference in how people believe others see them. It shouldn't matter to others what brand name others wear, what matter's is if you feel good in what you wear. Not only are people only paying for the logo but non-brand shirts can be worn as many times.

Secondly, clothing that is not from a brand can be worn as many times as brand clothes. Studies have shown that some non-brand clothes can be washed as many times and amount to the same level of damage even though the price paid was very different. Why would someone want to pay more if it is to be worn as many times as if you paid less? Sometimes, people just get tired of wearing it and its high value is gone. Studies have demonstrated that washing brand and non-brand clothes the same number of times amount to very similar results. It also shouldn't matter who made the clothes.

Finally, it does not matter who designed your clothes. The aspect that should matter should not be who made it but who is wearing it. It should be you who defines yourself and your clothes, not the other way around. Whoever designed the pair of jeans, they can look exactly the same as another pair which is from a brand. Other people should not judge others on who designed their sneakers, even if it is not from a brand it does not mean the person is from a lower class. Buying brand name clothes is not necessarily needed for this purpose. Some find it useless to have to pay much more for something and they are right. Wanting to buy brand clothes once in a while is not a crime, but buying it over and over is unnecessary.

In conclusion, buying brand name clothes isn't worth it. First of all, because it is not the material you are paying for but for the logo on the item of clothing. Also, non-brand shirts can be worn as many times and it shouldn't be an issue of who designed them. The real question is, what price are you willing to pay?

Women Got Their Place in Society by Aurélie.V

    In our daily lives many of the higher jobs are occupied by men. Many jobs like lawyers, doctors and even politicians leave only a small place for women in those higher jobs. Even if most of the higher jobs are done by men, the government should not reserve a certain percentage for women. By trying to make a place for women in the higher jobs to make both genders equal it could only create trouble to many jobs since a certain percentage is reserved for women than if they miss workers in those jobs they can't use men to fill the place if the percentage of women is not filled. There should not be a minimum percentage of women in the higher jobs since it's not gender that counts but professionalism, women can still have a place in those jobs and many women are still famous leaders.

     First of all, to get a job the employers will not look at gender since it is not important compared to professionalism. If you are a man or a women trying to apply for a new job, the first thing the employer will look at is how professional you are. They won't choose depending of your gender since it would create inequality in both genders. Many higher jobs may be held by men but if no women apply for the jobs, it is pretty sure that they will be missing workers in that job if the percentage of women is not complete. It could create a problem on how much employees work for the employer and they may miss workers in those jobs. Often women reserve more time for their children and to do the domestic work in their house. Women usually want to spend more time taking care of their family then working to bring money back home like men do. The Government should not keep a certain percentage of higher jobs for women.

     Second of all, women can still get a place in the higher jobs. Higher jobs are not reserved for men only. Many women do work in jobs such as lawyers, doctors or polititians, women are just not as common as men in the higher jobs. It is way more common now to see a woman apply for a higher jobs, before women used to stay home and take care of their house and children since women were were not accepted in any kind of job, it wasn't see well. If the family didn't have enough money to make their family live they would send their oldest boys to work since women where not accepted. Women should not have a place reserved in higher jobs since in society now women can get any jobs they want since they now have the right to work and have the same rights as men.

                               

     Last of all, even if a certain percentage of higher jobs are not reserved for women many women are still famous in society today. An example of this is Marie Curie, she is one of those women who is still well remembered in society since she was working in physics and chemistry. She was also working on the first research on radioactivity and she was the first female to win a Nobel Price and the first women to be a teacher at the University of Paris. Before it was really hard for a woman to get a job in society since women didn't have rights compared to men. It shows that everything is possible if you really want it. Women now have way more rights then they used to and they don't need a certain percentage of the higher jobs to be kept to them since today everyone can get a job equally.

Marie Curie.          

In conclusion, the governement should not reserved a certain percentage of higher jobs for women since it is not gender that counts but professionalism, women still have a place in those jobs and many women are still famous leaders just like Marie Curie. Women can have a place in higher jobs without passing a law to reserve them a place. Women are able to get a higher jobs just like men without having a precentage reserved for them, they should not be underestimated.

                                                                                                  

Fashion is Just a Trend By Shayna Q.

  It's been said that; If the world was blind who would you impress? Teenagers shouldn't take fashion so seriously. People see fashion as beauty, industries see it as money and teenagers see it as popularity. Though is it really? Fashion has taken too much place in today's world; it's a problem. Firstly, fashion isn't what defines us, it's a extremely bad for the environment and fashion only makes people spend their money.

  Fashion doesn't define people, it's only a trend that people see as beauty. Yes, we like to buy clothing and dress fancy, but fashion isn't important. What defines us is the choices we make, not the clothing we wear. There are people who don't have shoes on their feet nor the possibility of an education. Look at us who believe that fashion is what defines us. Instead of buying clothing we could be helping someone in the world, but we cannot since we spend all our money on fashion clothing items. Things that have no value. We don't see the beauty of the world because we think that true beauty is in fashion and that's foolish. The universe won't survive forever. Even Albert Einstein believed this when he mentionned his doubts concerning the universe's time frame and the long lasting reign of human stupidity. He was right, we're so shallow in not taking a stand for the people who don't even have what we forget to be greatful for.

  No matter what you think, yes, fashion is bad for the environment. Everyday citizens buy or see something that they'll save up their money for. Honestly, if you're going to buy something, buy something useful and reusable. Do you even  know the impact it has on the world, the environment?Well, we all know the famous saying; Everyday is Earth day, do we respect it? No. Fashion is only consumption and waste, all the clothing who are considered "off season" get thrown out to the trash and end up in the landfill. Who knows how many times they were worn before being considered rubbish? No matter what you think fashion does more bad than good. Tumblr brings some proof to this claim with its multiple mottos insisting people to explore the ruins of volcanoes, to enjoy the sensation of bark on a tree and how money shouldn't be spent on things that have no value in life. 

  Fashion shouldn't be called self expression anymore, it's just a trend. You should have other things to fill your time than buying clothing. Fashion changes so much that it's hard to pin it down into one style. The fact that it changes so much makes you always "fashionably late" or a "fashion-avant garde"; either way you will always be buying more clothing. Even if you have more than enough when your mind sees something it wants, it's not going to stop taunting you to buy it until you do.

  In conclusion, fashion has taken to much place in today's world. People shouldn't take fashion so seriously because it's only a trend. Fashion doesn't define us. It's also bad for the environment and it simply makes us spend our money. Fashion is bright, loud and screams what society wants it to say. You don't have to be bright and loud, you simply have to be who you are.

Computers,Not What Most People Think By Nicolas Marek

Computers, something most of us use everyday, but are we really that. Dependent on them.? The problem with computers is that people use them too much. This makes people think we cannot work without them. This is impossible because computers are easily replaced, they are not madetory for us to live life, and they are simply a tool, not a way to get food, electricity or travel.

People cannot be dependent on computers, first of all, computers are a very easy to replace. For a tool, people have always found a way to do things easier and one day we will probably find something better than computers, just like people did in the past we will always find something better. For entertainment purposes, there are millions of other ways to entertain yourself, for example you can hang out with friends, you can do a sport or they can go help other people, there are millions of ways to do something. for people who have online jobs, most of these people are great at selling things, writing and entertaining people. These are all things that pay a lot and that could easily get another job. With this we know that computers can be easily replaced by other things.

Computers are not mandatory to live life. computers even if they make life very easy are not mandatory. they do not allow us to get better tools or a better way of transportation, computers can help in the blueprints or model of these things but do not require computers. for example if we take a look at a lot of the inventions we have, a lot of them were not invented after computers were invented, like the car, the drill, the train, the airplane,etc. yes, a lot of these were modified and now have a lot more electronics and are easier, safer and overall better but the model and original design was built before computers and therefore computers have nothing to do with these inventions. Computers are not mandatory for us also because of what was stated before, that we can find something else to replace them not like certain things that are irreplaceable.

We are not dependent on computers. the third and last reason is, that computers are simply a tool, not a way to heal someone, a way to get electricity or even transportation they are and will always be one of the best tools we have, but like all tools, we will always find a better tool. computers are great, but always replaceable like i stated before making it so that it is impossible that we are dependent on them if we can replace them easily.

In conclusion, computers even if they are great and made so many jobs, we are not dependent on them for the simple reasons of, they are easily replaced, they are not important in life and that they are not much more than a great tool. they also are not very dependable pm for these reasons. The only question we can ask ourselves now is, what would really happen if computers were removed would be all go in despair, or would we make something better, only the future can determine that