Peer pressure

What influences play a role in the reasons why people choose to smoke cigarettes? Does family history, friends, peer pressure, advertising, celebrities, certain workplaces, social settings, drinking alcohol or curiosity factor into a person's choice for smoking cigarettes? Does boredom, rebellion, other drug uses or relationships contribute to a person's decision to smoke cigarettes?  Read More »

I don't know about you, but I happen to have long hair. Really long hair. So long that I can sit on it when I take it out my normal braid. And normally people ignore it until I take my hair down. Then they have start having things to say. First thing generally is: "Wow! You're hair is so long!". The second tends to be: "You should cut your hair for Lock of Love! It'll grow back."  Read More »

You must be wondering why I have begun this experiment.

Well, my main reason is that I want to understand how peer pressure affects High School students.  Read More »

In our society, everyone is constantly under pressure. Each person is constantly being reminded of what they “should” look like, how they “should” behave, what they “should” think, ect., ect.  Read More »

Banned Book Review #18
Written by LeslieQ.  Read More »

We've all been there at one point or another. Either one of your friends or someone sitting nearby in class has pulled out a cheat sheet for a test or quiz. It is obvious to you, but the teacher never seems oblivious to any actions they make. From writing on the desk, to putting the answers inside of your pen, I have heard and seen many ways to cheat. So, when that time comes the question is...  Read More »

My mom often points out how much I look like my best friend. We both have shoulder length hair, layered of course, and with bangs that hang over our eyes. Our only physical difference is that she is much taller than I am. I'm no longer surprised when people think we're sisters, because after hanging out with her for the past thirteen years of my life, I'd expect to look something like her.  Read More »

Have you ever gone to Starbucks and they ask if you want the skinny latte? Or asked the cashier at Dunkin Donuts for a muffin and they reply "Low fat?"? I always want to say, "What do you think I should have?" This happened to me one day and although it's not meant to be offensive, I felt self concious afterwards.  Read More »