Hi Riley!

A big part of what I’m thinking about right now is the importance of choices. Teenagers are going to be adults very soon, and they are going to be responsible for themselves, and giving them the tools […]

Hi Olympia!
I agree, parents probably don’t want their kids being told weed is harmless. The cultural contexts that our parents have for marijuana and that our generation has for it are very different and inform […]

Hi Melissa!

That study was very interesting, I thought the idea that teenagers are as good as evaluating risk as adults, but more likely to ignore risks added a new layer to this issue. I’m advocating for a […]

Hi Olympia,
I like how clearly you lay out your priorities for this issue going forward. Obviously I also think this is an issue that merits investigation, especially as how it ties into education, law […]

Hi Riley,
I like how you’ve organized your thoughts, it seems like you really know where you’re going. You lay out your plans for change and your reasons for doing it, I wish I was that well thought out! Looking […]

Yes! You summed up my focus better than I have managed to. In my research I haven’t found a ton on transparency in drug education, but I have found one group that looks promising, and I’m excited to see what else I can find.

Hi Olympia,
Sorry the solar panel investigation went nowhere, hitting a dead end like that is always a buzzkill, but I’m glad you’ve found a new topic that you are interested in. The ramifications of legalizing […]

Hi Riley,
I totally get feeling stuck. There are so many issues out there that inspire passion/need addressing, and it’s hard not to get overwhelmed by the choices. I’m always wondering if I’m on the right track. […]

Hi Riley!
It seems like your idea is already coming together really well, and you have a specific issue to focus on. This definitely seems like an issue that can only benefit from increased awareness and […]

Hi Olympia!
I like the way you start with your own thought process on this issue, it’s really illuminating as to the angle you are taking on this issue. The different opinions are great, they really flesh out the […]

Hi Olympia,

It looks to you, Riley, and I will be in a group together. I’m really looking forward to the year ahead, I think this course is going to be really great. I agree that there are a lot of social […]

Hi Riley!

As I’m sure you know, we are in a group along with Olympia. After reading this post, I’m excited to work with you in the coming weeks and get to know you better. I think it’s really cool that you want […]