Mrs. Mandel's Advanced Composition students write about what's meaningful to them, across disciplines, genres, and domains.
A parent's worst nightmare. Drugs. How can we stop it?
The gender wage gap is an issue that has plagued our society - and we need to fix it today. In order to achieve full equality, men and women must h...
My letter is about student loans, the cost of college, and why something needs to be done to reduce this expense.
Many animals face a harsh reality of abuse, mutilation, and unhealthy living conditions for the simple pleasure of human consumption.
Homelessness is a rising problem in today's society, and something needs to be done about the issue.
Cut loose the animal abuse.
We don't know them all, but we owe them all.
Everyone knows anything Coldplay touches is sub-par, so why would you let their frontman organize a music festival?
There is controversy over whether or not women should be allowed to get an abortion. The power of a woman to have complete control over her body is...
How gun control is irrelevant in the United States.
"If the bee disappeared off the surface of the globe then man would only have four years of life left. No more bees, no more pollination, no more p...
Planned Parenthood offers affordable quality health care to both men and women, therefore it should continue to be funded by the government.
Bees are dying at a globally alarming rate.
I am writing to you as I am very concerned about the increasing cost of higher education.
For every thousand reported rapes in the United States, only six rapists actually spend time in prison. In many of these cases, the victims are bla...
The overwhelming emphasis on college has become a large aspect of our modern day society. The ever climbing prices of college tuition is affecting ...
Renewable energy is the future of our world and our nation has not done enough to institute them. However, it is not too late, together we can work...
The not so surprising truth of the threat of Global Climate Change.
The U.S must focus on our own problems before we get ourselves involved in other countries issues.
Across our nation education is not equal, whether it is the content taught or the student populations themselves. By creating an amendment to our C...
America is known for its natural beauty, however for the past decades, our environment is being increasingly threatened by its own inhabitants-how ...
Hunger in America has become a timeless issue that effects too many citizens. It's a problem withers away at our people and needs to be addressed w...
With all of the gun violence in our country, we need to step up and fight against the tragedies and violence that have been plaguing the United Sta...
Abortion should stay legal in the United States. Why would the leader of the free world make a decision that would oppress the women of our nation?
The gender wage gap is a longstanding issue for women all over the country. Women are still being paid less than men. We're supposed to live in a c...
Coral is dying- why we should care, and how we can help.
The requirement for meals in public schools need to be changed
The school dress code needs to be changed in order to apply equally to both genders.
The United States must take action to end terrorism's threat on the lives of Americans.
The increasing abundance of refugees has led to an immigration crisis in the United States. We should call to attention the safety and security of ...
The new incoming of social media is becoming too influential on the younger generation and affecting their self and world values.
How cyber crime is a major threat to United States security.
Many leftist politicians want to take away our right to bear arms in an attempt to end gun violence. This won't work. The second amendment is gua...
What goes in the ocean goes in you, something has to be done before we drown in plastic.
Discussing controversies, stories, and facts about abortion and why people who are pro-choice are pro-choice.
My letter is about how presidents should have a 6 instead of 4 year term but only be allowed to run once. If a president runs for two terms then th...
Apple and the FBI must work together in order to prevent future terrorism attacks.
The United States of America is no longer a model economy for other nations, we need to make steps to ensure our people have jobs and well paying j...