Debates With Hibba

  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 ...

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...

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! ...

“Oh my god! I heard she got a boyfriend! Unbelievable, right?” “Eh… they aren’t a good couple.” “sLuMp g0d ¡” This is the stuff I hear when I go to school. Most of us hear this stuff (apart from the bottom one). Ships, dating, couples and all that lovey-dovey stuff is everywhere, in middle and high school. Here is a shout out to @andrew._.coyle for suggesting the idea! It’s been a long time since I’ve gotten a suggestion, so here you go! And stick till’ the end for a little poll, suggested by your friend, Andrew! But, there’s a pretty big debate between kids and adults on whether kids should date. Is it worth it? Usually, I would yeet myself onto the kids’ side for most debates. But for this argument, I’m going to have to agree with the adults. With a no. First of all, dating is a distraction from school. Dating just draws kids away from their studies. Teens become so indulged in their partner, they forget why they come to school! Girls put boys before th...

What do you call a sweet, creamy liquid that coats your tongue in goodness? It’s chocolate milk, over course! With its great taste and silky feel, and it’s soft milk taste, balanced perfectly with that rich chocolate taste, it grabs fans of all ages. But despite all that, this drink has been stirring up some controversy in schools. (I know, right?) So, that what’s lead me to this week’s blog: should chocolate milk be served in schools? After reading the intro, it should be clear what my opinion is: YES!!! To me, chocolate milk is the best thing since sliced bread. It’s like… a miracle on Earth. It fits everything the parent of any kid wants: it’s healthy, addictive, and low in sugar. (For me, it fits everything I need: tastiness, and chocolatiness.) But chocolate milk is not viewed by some as the angel from heaven me and many others see. Nutritionists, policymakers, health officials, and parents all worry that chocolate milk is just straight-up sugar in liquid form with the w...