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A Scholarly Split: In-Person Or Virtual?

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  As COVID-19 continues its rampage across the globe, all but essential businesses were thrown off schedule: including schools. With the help of masks, vaccines, and a lockdown, schools have been able to fully reopen back in-person for the 2021 to 2022 school year, but not before finishing the remaining half of the 2019-2020 and the majority of the 2020-2021 school year virtually. With the Omicron variant making its way across America, many predict schools will be returning to virtual- which begs the question: what is better for the students? In-person or virtual? Welcome back, dear debaters! It is I, your friendly neighborhood debate-blogger, Hibba! Long time no see, right? Well, I’d love to explain my long-time hiatus, but I’ll save that for a blog update. But I’m back (hopefully for good!), and while I’m not promising weekly posts, I can try to get a blog every month or so. Now, without further ado- let’s get started! I think this debate is a super controversial one! I think it depe
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Ourategrous Opinions: Email Vs. Direct Mail?

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  “Mom.” “Mom!” “MOMMM!!!” “What Hibba?! I just got into the bathroom!” “The bank sent you a mail asking you whether you want to get your billing s-s-stat-stat-stay-stayt-” “-Statments.” “Yeah, whatever those thingies are called, in paper mail or email. Can we do email? Can I have your email password?” “What- no! Now let me go to the bathroom!” Hello everybody! It’s your friendly neighborhood debater, Hibba, and welcome back to my blog. Yeah, I know what you're thinking: Oh wow, she  really was an annoying 8-year old ,and you know what? I couldn’t agree anymore!  Via www.giphy.com Anyways, today’s topic- assuming you didn’t read the title- is email versus mail! In my personal opinion, I think direct mail, or snail mail as some of you prefer to call it, is much better than it’s electronic counterpart. While it might seem strange for me to say that, just keep reading- and you’ll soon understand why.  Reason #1: Mail is much more legitimate. You can go wherever you want, but they can
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The Real Fight: Are Children Being Sexualized?

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Oh. My. God. Forget cute, she’s drop-dead gorgeous. She’s the girl of your dreams. How come you’ve never seen her at school? She lives nearby anyway. You quickly add her on Snap, and start stalking her on Insta, scrolling through pic through pic. You’re considering sending her DM, but your eye falls on her bio- and your jaw drops. Because this perfect girl is only twelve! Hey guys! It’s Hibba, back with another debate. Ever since the COVID-19 outbreak, I’ve had plenty of time on my hands. So, I’ve put that time to good use, to bring you, another new topic! It’s not exactly Saturday, but at this point, who cares? The topic I have chosen is....drumroll, please…: Are kids being sexualized? This issue has been fought over for a while now, by the kids who are supposedly being “sexualized”, and the parents of those kids. With all the time I had, I decided it was appropriate to add my opinion on this pressing problem. In my opinion: yes. And no, you're not gett
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The Real Food Fight: Is Eating Meat Ethical?

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The media says a lot of stuff. Like, a lot. You may have recently seen the rising trend in veganism. Being vegetarian is one thing, but veganism is on a whole other level. Respect to anyone who is vegan- I go crazy without my dinosaur-shaped chicken nuggets, dude! People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, or simply PETA, is well-known animal rights group that supports vegetarianism and veganism. And, here’s the thing: they are literally stronger than the government. They know every single little animal-related thing. They’ve got eyes everywhere! Heck, they might be watching you through the camera on your phone. So you’re wearing a fur coat this winter, I see, you animal-killer! they must be commenting from their HQ. Or maybe even: Well, well, Ashely, thought you could get away with those mink eyelashes? Not today! With all the pro-plant-based-lifestyle articles, have you ever given a moment to actually think: “Is eating meat ethical?” Well, folks, that’s why I’m here!
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