Since 1939, farmers across the world have been using pesticides, herbicides, and insecticides to protect their crops, increase their yield each year, and turn a profit. These pesticides are used on different kinds of plants, fruits, and vegetables. But within the last decade, an organic craze has swept the developed world. The question is: Is growing food organically better for the environment than growing food with pesticides? …
Youthful voice: “Grossly delicious”
Dinner is served, and sea cucumber is the main course. You’re probably not thinking, “Mmm, delicious!” because, at least on first sight, this reddish, slug-like sea creature just does not look appetizing. However, it is a popular dish in Chinese cuisine. Asia is where you can find some of the most exotic foods in the world, ranging from deep fried grasshoppers to Indonesian bats …
Youthful voice: “Alone, together, on a bus”
For the past two weeks, I have been riding on the King County Metro to and from the International District. I have never taken the bus by myself for such a long period of time, so I’ve had a lot of new experiences. From the first day, I started to notice some unspoken etiquette for riding public transit. There are minute differences in the customs — or habits, if you will — of riding the bus in the morning and riding it in the afternoon …
Youthful voice: “International District: a treasured location in Seattle”
The International District is easily recognizable by the tantalizing scents of dim sum, roasted pork, roasted duck, and structures of dragons throughout the area. This diversity of the area lend to its complex and rich landscape. Whether its unique businesses like the fortune cookie factory or the Danny Wu Garden, and small bubble tea and dim sum shops, all are interest points that makes this community special. …
Youthful voice: “The ID: A once proud neighborhood now in need of saving”
Those who go to the International District (ID) on a regular basis know that tourists have become a regular sight. The ID was one of the strongest Asian American communities in the United States and has always been on the forefront of advancing the rights of Asian Americans. Since the ID’s foundation in 1910, generations of different Asian ethnic groups have populated the area …
Youthful voice: “Spotlighting child trafficking in Ghana”
In the world today, about 27 million people are trafficked for prostitution and forced labor. According to recent studies in Ghana alone, about 20 percent of children are engaged in child labor, most of who are captured by Ghanaian fishermen coming from the North Atlantic Ocean. Recently, it was reported that girls from Ghana have been found in Russia living as prostitutes …
Youthful voice: “How to help combat global poverty”
Global poverty is on the rise because food prices are increasing. It is estimated that more than 100 million people may fall into poverty because of the food price increase. More than 3 billion people in the world live on less than $2.50 each day. And more than 22,000 children die every day due to not having enough money to buy food, and more than 200 million children are undernourished. Poverty affects more than 1 billion children in the world …
Youthful voice: “Pop culture equals globalization”
Popular culture is everywhere. Generally, it consists of music, fashion, mass media, Internet, and celebrities. Pop culture defines how we dress, how we interact, how we find entertainment, and how we spend our leisure time. It is life …
Youthful voice: “Interracial Relationships”
Loving someone in this world should not be affected by someone’s race or ethnicity. It should be affected by how the person truly feels about the other person or relationship. The amount of interracial relationships has been steadily increasing, but many relationships still involve couples of the same race or ethnicity …
Youthful voice: “Bullying in cyberspace”
If you walk into someone’s room, more than likely you will see someone on a laptop, computer, or cell phone. At this day and age, our generation is extremely attached to our technology. When asked to name five things teenagers can’t live without, they’d most likely answer: cell phones, iPods, and laptop. This might cause concern, but if they’re using the technology to entertain themselves, what’s the big deal? …