The Art Of Cherrleading By Heidi Savard

Cheerleading isn't only about throwing girls in the air or swinging pompoms. Its about team work, spirit. Its a passion where dance and gymnastics are combined and makes a difference in a life. Waiting to be caught is probably the most harsh feeling. Cheerleaders need to get to know each other, they are like family. They stick together, have each others back and need to trust one another. But sadly it's still not considered a sport.

 

I agree with the fact that cheerleading is a sport. Not only is it a sport but its takes guts and talent. Cheerleaders get thrown in the air and have to trust to b e caught. Football players runs a few yards while cheerleaders go through mental and physical pain while learning there cheers (learned from experience ). They have to meet requirements to cheer. it involves a lot of conditions, practicing and a lot of athletic abilities. Dance and gymnastics are considered sports but cheerleading consist of dancing and gymnastics, so why shouldn't it be considered a sport?

 Just because cheerleaders cheer for another sport doesn't mean it can't be a sport... There are several hours of work cheerleaders do to prepare for things like games or competitions. They need inspiration and creativity for all their cheers and everything. Cheerleading is under appreciated, in my opinion! Stretching and jumping is not only thing they do. They jump, tumble, stunt, compete, spirit, cheer...! I think cheerleaders risk a lot while practicing the sport because there are several ways they could get injured. Being in sport usually means that you are part of a team, and since cheerleading that's needs to interact 100% with their team mates... There is no possible way it can be refused as a sport. Overall cheerleaders put a lot of effort, hard work and dedication in what they do and think they deserve more credit for it!

There is no reason why cheerleading shouldn't be considered a sport. They have all the criteria as any other sports, they need to be fit, practice, etc. Its not fair for us and it s definitely not faire for them not to be called a sport... They work so hard and do amazing things. I would say with no doubts that cheerleading is a sport. Here is a video of cheerleading competitions

Twins and Names by Annie.C

Annoying things are all part of our daily life. There are some bothering things though that normally do not annoy certain people... My name is Annie and I have a twin named Florence. E-ve-ry single day someone mistakes me for my twin. At the end of my classes at school, usually it really starts to get on my nerves. It might not sound like a lot but it's very annoying. First of all we do not even look alike and people all have different opinions on how we look. Secondly, every time I get called " Florence", the person and myself always get very confused.

Firstly, Florence and I are not identical twins! The problem with people is that they seem to think that: our hair is the same, our face is the same, our height, style and even our laughs are identical for them! What annoys me the most though is that they believe that our attitudes are the same too. No not everyone is annoying like that but the majority of people are. Yet, our differences are right in front of them! My hair is brown hers are golden auburn, my eyes are blue hers are grey/green, I am also way taller than her. Our attitudes our completely different too. We're both funny girls, but Florence loves rude sports and arts like drawing and paint. I dislike arts but don't mind watching her draw with her skillful talent of comic drawings. I don't like rude sports but I'm in love running which she hates. So when people ask me :" Florence, why weren't you at your rugby practice last Monday?" Guess what? You guessed the wrong name. That's another thing also, people guess our names. I might as well write my name on a cardboard and glue it on my forehead.
 

The next thing that annoys me when people call me by the wrong name, is that it's not only them getting confused but also me! Every time someone calls me by the wrong name, I never turn around because obviously I think they're calling to someone else. They usually ask themselves what's wrong with me before coming over to ask if I'm deaf. Then, I'm just wondering why they are talking to me about my rugby game, before realizing they mean my sister. A girl was already scared by me and my twin by seeing the " same person" in a room that my twin had just left. Turns out that person was me. She told me she thought I was teleporting or something. For a second there I got very mixed up.

In conclusion, I get very annoyed and confused almost everytime someone calls me by m sister's name,Florence. Why? People don't seem to realized that we are not one bit alike from the bottom to the top. Also, the poor person that is unfortunate enough to call me or my sister by the wrong name ends up getting very confused ans so do I. Trust me there are some advantages on people getting mixed up with your names and appearances. We used to exchange places in class. There's unfortunaly some disadvantages too. Nexttime you see  twin and accidently call her by the wrong name, at least you can think of this blog and have a big laugh about it. Because yes, sometimes it can be  funny and surprising. Sometimes I joke about it and say:'' I'm lucky, I have a mirror following me everywhere I go!''.

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. 

Is ''Generation Y'' More Self-Centered Than Earlier Generations? By: Samantha Dion

    Is ''Generation Y'' More Self-Centered Then Earlier Generations?


      Did you ever notice that teenagers these days, also known as "Generation Y" are more selfish and self-centered than previous generations? People say that, these days, teenagers are more confident then before. A lot of college students love themselves even more than ever before. Most of today's young artists are more self-centered too .

       Today, people consider teenagers as being more confident, selfish, arrogant and have a negative attitude.(Remember that not all teenagers are like this, but most of them are). Some teenagers do a lot of risk taking things like using a lot of drugs and alcohol than before. which is bad for their health. Most teens are
 really ambitious, but they are less hard workers then in the previous generations due to the fact that they are lazy. These kinds of behaviors are even found in songs made by young artists. Now days singers use more often the words ' I ' and 'we' then 'us' and 'we'. The songs are mostly about one person, the singer. Based on http://www.pewinternet.org/Reports/2013/Teens-Social-Media-And-Privacy/Main-Report/Part-1.aspx, in 2012, over 81% of teenagers used social networks. The numbers just keep increasing and teenagers can be influenced more easily. Also Being a teenagers these days is harder due to all the online bullying which can make teens a lot more on guard when anyone tells them a simple joke or critic.


      Lastly, late adolescents and college students have a higher self esteem then before. Which may result as being arrogant. It is seen in a lot of teens. Students crave the attention, they would do anything to get it. They will also use anything to get more of it. According to http://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/raising-resilient-children-and-teens/201107/teens-need-know-positive-behavior-is-normal-and-exp, this crave for attention may be due to the fact that some teens have parents who don't give them enough, and they try to get it from somewhere else. The way a parent raises their children may affects them highly while being a kid, a teenager and as parents. It is also more easy to get more attention with social media.

   To conclude, a lot of teenagers today are being more arrogant and risk taking then before. Social media's and songs are more selfish and self-centered then before. Teenagers use too many different social medias, that it is more easy for them to get influenced by someone or something. Also, college students have a greater self-esteem then they use too. They want more and more attention and get a lot with media. They are born in a generation where electronics are everywhere and used for mostly everything people do.




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How Has Traveling Affected You? By Shayna Quessy

     Traveling has affected me in such way that it is now a part of me. How has traveling affected you? Traveling can affect you in good or bad ways by good or bad events. It made me want to travel more, helped and made me want to learn about other cultures and finally made me understand what life was all about.

    Traveling is a part of me. The first time I took the plane I was only a baby. Some time later when I could remember taking the plane and going to France, I was fascinated. Thinking that we live in a big city, a big town but it actually is so small ,for we live in such a big world. When I was young, I wanted to travel the whole world and see all that life could offer. Since then I dream of traveling, of going all over the world. The effects of taking the plane and going to France was huge; it made me want to travel and made me see the world in a whole different way. People sometimes ask you where would you want to go the most in the whole world? Well ,I, for one would have trouble answering that question, there are so many places you could go. This the way that travelling has affected me, the fact that I would have trouble choosing when you could go so many places.

   We are all different, different cultures, faith, traditions and such. Traveling has made me aware of the cultures in the world, the different traditions or the different kind of food. It has helped me learn that we all have our differences and that we aren't all that different at the same time. When I travel, I look forward to meeting new people or learning new things about the way of life for other people all around the world. Traveling has taught me that we all deserve the same rights no matter where we come from, it has inspired me to learn more about the cultures all around the world.

   Life, whats the point of life if we live to die and die to live? Well life is about taking chances, living your life to the fullest with many different experiences. We want to be free to run around wild and happy and to get the best memories ever.  Traveling is one thing i'll look back on when i'll be older. I'll look back when i'm older and wonder why I never went there, there or there. That's what traveling has taught me, it has taught me that the things you are most afraid to do are usually the most worthwile. I used to be scared to take the plane on my own, but now I know that I can live my experiences of my own and they will be the ones I will remember & cherish the most.

In conclusion, traveling can teach you many things only if you let it. Traveling can affect you in good or bad ways ,but I can only see the good ways it has affected me. Traveling has affected me by the way that I now want to travel more, that I now
 want to learn about different cultures and has helped me see what life was truley about.

Family...What is the Deal? By: Kaitlin Power

    From the day we are born, we have a family. People that give us unconditional love, but do these people change throughout our lives? Some days you feel like never talking to your family again, maybe they get annoying and you say you hate them, but let's face facts; without our family, we wouldn't go anywhere in life. Experts are saying that the definition of a family is changing, and that is true. So what is a family? 

    A family, can be anyone that supports you through your rough times. A family does not have to be a typical; mom, dad, and biological kids. Throughout the years and various situations, it has changed a lot. A family is no longer just a biological family, it could be who ever you love, whoever understands you the most and who is always there for you. Throughout the years, there has been a decline in marriage rate, which means that women or men are raising children by them selves. Women have a new found courage that takes away the need of having another support to raise a child. Also,  families also can be raised by same gender parents or by an adoptive parent. You are the one deciding who your family is, this should not be influenced by today's society.

 
     In conclusion, who is your family? Do they have an importance that no one can replace? They are whoever you love, how ever a family identifies Itself. A family is no longer; mom, dad, and biological children. It is whoever you love. Maybe your family is your group of friends, because they are there for you more than your biological family is. But just remember, that families are the friends that you can't get rid of.

  

Is Homework Worth It? By Thomas Canning

 In most, if not all schools, students are assigned homework. And you probably already know that the students don't like homework. Question is, is it actually worth it? In my opinion, I think that homework can be useless. Especially after a 6 hour school day. Teachers. Imagine this: you get home from school, the most horrid school day in a while. You're tired. You're exhausted. And you just want to go to bed. But you can't. You have hours of work to do. That's how students feel.

According to UVAToday, studies show that homework has little or no effect, but can also help to standardize grades. In my opinion, homework is a pain in the butt. But I also think that it can help us to memorize important elements that could show up in an exam or test. More statistics show that only 50% of parents think that homework is worthwhile. It might seem like a lot, but that means that the other half disagree with homework being worthwhile.

How ever, I do think that bringing technology to homework can make it more interesting for the student to work on. Take our school for an example. In the past three years that I've been here, we've been using more and more technology in our classes. Our school has done a very good job to introduce technology to students with online programs to remind them about upcoming events or homework to hand in.  

In conclusion, I think homework isn't really useful unless studying for an upcoming test or exam. Although I think that homework can sometimes be useless, I think there's a way for teachers to make it interesting. They just need to figure it out.