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Evan McMahan wrote a new post

Sat, 11 Nov 2017 20:28:58 -0500

1.1 Self-Direction: Identify and Pursue Questions.
I believe that I got a 3 for the 1.1 Self Direction target. The first part of the target reads “I can present my findings in a pitch to my course […]

Evan McMahan commented on the post, Why I'm Tackling My Topic, and My Golden Circle

Mon, 23 Oct 2017 02:18:16 -0400

Hi Katherine! That Peaks and Valley’s club sounds like an amazing idea, and is just the sort of change that I believe should be implemented. That idea of both adults and children creating a net that supports […]

Evan McMahan commented on the post, Why I'm Tackling My Topic, and My Golden Circle

Mon, 23 Oct 2017 02:14:46 -0400

Hi Colleen. Let me clarify on what I mean by “positively impact a friend in needs life.” I think that kids should go to adults, or as my school puts it “a trusted adult”. However I think that a lot of the time a […]

Evan McMahan commented on the post, #4 Mapping it Out

Mon, 23 Oct 2017 02:05:02 -0400

Hi Katherine, I’m not sure where I heard it but I think it’s Vermont law to educate about depression and harassment, though I’d have to look into that. I do wonder what the law is, and if it is in place, how much […]

Evan McMahan commented on the post, #4 Mapping it Out

Mon, 23 Oct 2017 02:03:00 -0400

Hi Colleen. To answer your questions about the solutions and education, let me clarify my map a bit because it’s not very clear. I do agree that education is the main solution, and my ideas on that are under the […]

Evan McMahan commented on the post, #3 Talk About It

Mon, 23 Oct 2017 01:56:34 -0400

Thanks Katherine! I agree with your assessment of my statistics, and I too have many questions about the reasons they are what they are. I hope answering these questions will help me with this topic. Thanks, Evan!

Evan McMahan commented on the post, #3 Talk About It

Mon, 23 Oct 2017 01:54:49 -0400

Hi Phaedra and Colleen! One of the big takeaways that I got from both of your comments was about guidance counselors. Phaedra, I too have had very poor experiences with the guidance counselor at my school. The […]

Evan McMahan commented on the post, #2 What are People Assuming?

Mon, 23 Oct 2017 01:48:09 -0400

Hi Phaedra! I think your comment really adds a great perspective on this issue. I think their are a lot of subcultures that impact this topic, and taking them into account is very helpful for exploring his topic. […]

Evan McMahan commented on the post, #2 What are People Assuming?

Mon, 23 Oct 2017 01:43:21 -0400

Hi Katherine, thanks for your comment! I can’t speak for other schools, but my school is very lacking in the topic in my opinion. The education focuses more on self-help that many people suffering from depression, […]

Evan McMahan commented on the post, #2 What are People Assuming?

Mon, 23 Oct 2017 01:37:18 -0400

Hi Colleen, you’re response helped me a lot with my topic. I think focusing on education is the best way to tackle this issue, and by explaining and identifying the science behind depression, some kids might […]

Evan McMahan wrote a new post

Mon, 16 Oct 2017 03:28:13 -0400

I think the biggest and most obvious takeaway from Simon Sinek’s Ted Talk “How great leaders inspire action” is “People don’t buy what you do, they buy why you do it.” This phrase is repeated numerous times […]

Evan McMahan commented on the post, #3 Digging Into Food Justice

Mon, 09 Oct 2017 02:51:31 -0400

Hi Katherine!
Wow, I found it incredible that you are taking a topic and are redefining it to show what really matters in that issue. I personally thought it gave a huge boost to your argument, and really helped […]

Evan McMahan commented on the post, #3 What's The Story?

Mon, 09 Oct 2017 02:39:29 -0400

Hi Phaedra!
I found your post really interesting. It’s really informative, and I like how you’re showing how evident this issue is, not just nationwide, but all the way down to your school. I think you really […]

Evan McMahan wrote a new post

Mon, 09 Oct 2017 00:34:16 -0400

Sorry if this is a bit blurry I’ll put in a couple close ups.

Evan McMahan wrote a new post

Mon, 02 Oct 2017 02:05:48 -0400

For my third blog post I started really digging into the numbers and statistics about my issue, the stigmas about youth depression and suicide. What I found about my topic, and the broader topic of youth […]

Evan McMahan commented on the post, #1 Katherine Actually Writes

Mon, 25 Sep 2017 02:52:11 -0400

Hi Katherine! I found it really cool how you acknowledged a flaw and view this program as a way to help you overcome said flaw, and improve your writing. I love how ready you are to face the issues that you care […]

Evan McMahan commented on the post, #1 Lesbionage

Mon, 25 Sep 2017 02:47:07 -0400

Hi Phaedra! I Loved your first post, your self-confidence and drive to help solve problems, as well as improve how well other’s can solve problems is amazing. Your post was sweet, simple, and short, but conveyed a […]

Evan McMahan wrote a new post

Mon, 25 Sep 2017 00:06:19 -0400

For my topic I finally decided on the stigmas against youth who struggle with depression. This is a topic that very recently came into the mainstream and is now being addressed as one of our nation’s most […]

Evan McMahan wrote a new post

Fri, 15 Sep 2017 17:25:07 -0400

I am here because, I am hoping to learn skills that you can’t learn sitting down in a classroom at school. I am hoping to learn how to improve how I think about presentation, writing, and being more persuasive and […]

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