Mrs. Mandel's Advanced Composition students write about what's meaningful to them, across disciplines, genres, and domains.
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...
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...
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...
America is known for its natural beauty, however for the past decades, our environment is being increasingly threatened by its own inhabitants-how ...
Apple and the FBI must work together in order to prevent future terrorism attacks.
My letter is about student loans, the cost of college, and why something needs to be done to reduce this expense.
Discussing controversies, stories, and facts about abortion and why people who are pro-choice are pro-choice.
Homelessness is a rising problem in today's society, and something needs to be done about the issue.
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?
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...
Bees are dying at a globally alarming rate.
How cyber crime is a major threat to United States security.
A parent's worst nightmare. Drugs. How can we stop it?
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 overwhelming emphasis on college has become a large aspect of our modern day society. The ever climbing prices of college tuition is affecting ...
What goes in the ocean goes in you, something has to be done before we drown in plastic.
Coral is dying- why we should care, and how we can help.
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...
Everyone knows anything Coldplay touches is sub-par, so why would you let their frontman organize a music festival?
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...
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 not so surprising truth of the threat of Global Climate Change.
Many animals face a harsh reality of abuse, mutilation, and unhealthy living conditions for the simple pleasure of human consumption.
"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...
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...
The U.S must focus on our own problems before we get ourselves involved in other countries issues.
We don't know them all, but we owe them all.
How gun control is irrelevant in the United States.
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...
I am writing to you as I am very concerned about the increasing cost of higher education.
Cut loose the animal abuse.
The new incoming of social media is becoming too influential on the younger generation and affecting their self and world values.
Planned Parenthood offers affordable quality health care to both men and women, therefore it should continue to be funded by the government.
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...
The requirement for meals in public schools need to be changed
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...
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...
