Kaoru Murai
Central Stampede
Portage Central HS
1st Place
Division 2, News Writing
Alternative Story Form
Questions
Q1: When you think of America, what three words come to mind?
Q2: Do you believe peaceful protest has the ability to make meaningful change? Why?
Q3: Have you ever felt discriminated against in the community you are living in?
Q4: Do you feel that the world is currently a safe place? How about the United States?
William Chung
Senior, 17
Liberal Views
A1: Liberty, Freedom, and Patriotism.
A2: I do. It’s a way for people to get their voice out, and just to show that they feel a certain way, and that’s effective.
A3: No.
A4: No. I just think that there’s a lot of conflict going on, there’s
a lot of foreign governments that don’t believe in the same values as us. And they think that it’s okay to invade other countries and kill innocent people. But the US is safe.
Austin Coll
Sophomore, 15
Conservative Views
A1: Freedom, Liberty, and Opportunity
A2: Yes, you can show your opinion, and you can show how the issue really affects yourself and other people. It’s morally wrong to use violence.
A3: No.
A4: Yeah, and it’s safe here, too.
Maite Olivares,
Freshman, 14
Mexico Native
A1: Diversity, War, Oil
A2: Of course, because they are a way to make the government know the posture of the citizens about a situation, also they can influence other people’s opinions.
A3: Yes, being a girl in a sexist society isn’t fun.
A4: No, I know Mexico is an insecure country, but I wouldn’t feel safer anywhere while Trump is the President of the United States.
Noura Warsi
Sophomore, 15
Muslim Background
A1: Freedom, Democracy and Personal Choice.
A2: I do. I believe that when people voice their opinions, the government will give the people what they want, and that will change the way of things.
A3: I don’t, I feel that people are very respectful, especially because of the head scarf I’m wearing. Everyone’s been very respectful.
A4: Yes, and yes.