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Homework: Good or Bad?

In a very subjective blog post, a student is going to talk about their opinion on homework. Homework is always a controversial topic from the eyes of students, parents, and teachers. All three parties seems to have a different take on the topic. Time to dive into the popular positions from all the different viewpoints and figure out what the real deal on homework is. ·         Students: Spoiler alert here: students hate homework. It’s not even one of those low-level hates, where it’s more of an annoyance than a dislike; it is a full blown hatred comparable to few other things that could be going on in a student’s life. The fact that students have to go to school for (typically) 8 hours a day, just to have multiple hours of extra work for home piled up after that, is just unfathomable to people from the ages of about 10-22. It has been reported that homework adds unnecessary stress; some schools have even gone as far as to eliminate homework from their district ...

Youth Homelessness in Detroit

It’s obvious homelessness in Detroit has been a problem for decades now. Not even just Detroit, almost every major city in the United States has a homelessness problem. It’s possible that Detroit’s homeless problems seems more prevalent because it has a smaller downtown area, causing the city's homeless population to appear more prevalent and condensed. However, one problem that is very prevalent in Detroit that may not seem so in other big cities is youth homelessness.  The demographic of homeless youth in Detroit hit a staggering number in 2017, according to  this article  by the Michigan Chronicle. In the article, it states that, "On any given day 5,000 Detroiters are embroiled in a daily struggle to survive the ravages of poverty and homelessness, and approximately 25 percent of that population falls between the ages of 18 to 24." The main question about Detroit's youth homeless problem is, "Why s homeless youth the fastest growing demographic of Detroit...

Homelessness on Mother's Day

DETROIT, MI, May 13, 2019 – With Mother’s Day passing, we want to celebrate all the mothers – including those who are homeless. When we think about homelessness, we generally think about those who are not financially stable or face food insecurity. Unfortunately, we sometimes forget about rare cases, such as the feelings that homeless mothers may face on Mother’s Day. . Life is hard enough for women facing these circumstances. They have to deal with the pressure of providing for themselves and their families. They may struggle with maintaining things such as feminine products, safety, health care, and child care. This combination of daily hardships is a lot to take in, in itself. Even though times may be hard, these women continue to fight for survival the best they can. We honor every mother this Mother’s Day. Mother’s Day was Sunday, May 12, 2019. We honor every mother for all of their hard work and sacrifices. All mothers deserve to be celebrated, regardless of their...
DETROIT, MI, May 3, 2019 – On Thursday, May 2nd and Friday, May 3rd, Wayne State University held their commencement ceremonies at the Fox Theatre. The graduates deserved every moment of celebration for earning their degrees. Long, sleepless nights of studying have finally paid off. Your undergraduate journey has finally come to a close. We hope that you’ve taken something away from your experience as a Warrior in and out of the classroom. This year’s commencement ceremonies honored over 4,000 students receiving their diplomas! We are extremely proud of each and every student and congratulate you as you join over 260,000 other members of the Alumni Association. The HIGH Program would like to send a special congratulations to all of the 2019 graduates of Wayne State University! Continue to Go HIGHer as you enter the real world and take the next step toward your future! Thank you for being Warrior Strong.