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    When you think of social media apps, what comes to mind? If you are over fifty, you most likely will say Facebook. If you are in your twenties to thirties, you might say Instagram. If you are in your teen years, Snapchat might be what you say-that, or TikTok. In 2011, the amazing selfie based app, Snapchat was created. For those who do not know what snapchat is, it is basically when you can send pictures or videos, which are called "snaps", to people. However, these "snaps" disappear once you have viewed them, unless the "snap" is saved to chat. Snapchat became popular because of of this unique feature. However, this is not the only thing that is unique about the app. Just like Instagram and Facebook, you are able to post on your Snapchat "story". However, the post eventually goes away after twenty-four hours. On the app you are able to create and customize a character called a Bitmoji. This Bitmoji is a way to express yourself without actual...

       Laci Peterson was a women from Modesto, California. Friends described Laci as an outgoing, very likable person who you instantly wanted to be friends with. Laci was very popular throughout her community and was always very friendly. However, not everyone felt the same way about her. At just twenty-seven years old, Laci was murdered. Her body was dumped like garbage hoping no one would ever find her, and to make matters worse, she was eight months pregnant. Who did this? What was the motive? Who could do this to an expectant mother?     Laci Peterson was reported missing on December 24, 2002 by her husband, Scott Peterson. That morning, Scott decided to go fishing while Laci went to walk their dog McKenzie. When Scott returned home from his fishing trip, he found McKenzie roaming around in their front yard with her leash still on dragging on the ground and no Laci. Scott called around to friends and family asking if they have seen or spoken to Laci. W...

    45. That's how many school shootings there have been so far this year in the United States. Why is this number constantly increasing? Why are these massacres becoming more and more frequent? How can we prevent and reduce these incidents from happening? Schools all over the U.S. have their own way of trying stop shootings from happening at their school. Whether that be having a school resource officer on school grounds at all times, monthly "code red" drills, or making clear backpacks mandatory for students, every school has a way they think will keep their school the safest in any given situation. One of the most controversial ways to prevent of a gunman from entering school buildings is to install metal detectors in the school. Metal detectors are used everywhere, airports, hospitals, prisons, courthouses, concerts, sport games, etc. They prevent people from bringing in weapons that could harm people. So why aren't they used in school? Let's talk about it.   ...