Voice in Opinion

First opinion link

I specifically liked this piece because it had to do with a topic that I care about which is pro-gun control, I also chose it because it seemed intriguing  in the way that the author makes the claim about Nancy Pelosi not fighting enough for the restriction of guns. The writer, Ladd Everitt did a good job at convincing the reader that the Democrats were failing to progress with gun control. To make this piece better the writer could’ve given more in depth examples of how the Democrats have attempted and failed in previous years to restrict guns before all the mass shootings. The voice in this piece is very pessimistic because the author is saying Nancy Pelosi is doing a horrible job as a Democratic and he gives off a vibe as if gun control will never get solved. What makes  this piece unique compared to others is that the author is a pro-gun control activist and we can only assume he has Democratic views so he is bashing Nancy Pelosi for not fighting for this cause, this to me proves that he isn’t biased because he will speak his voice for what he believes in even if it means going against his own political party.

Second Opinion Link

I chose this piece because the topic on immigration is a very important topic to me and right now the U.S. is trying to figure out what to do with the caravan. To support their opinion The Editorial Board , USA TODAY has provided their claim saying that the anti-trafficking law helps fuel caravan and has also included the opposing view. To make their point better the writer could’ve extended on how the U.S. needs to solve this problem effectively without harming anyone. The voice in this piece is very critical because it’s a tense and very controversial situation. What I think makes this piece unique is that it includes an opposing view so that the reader can get both sides of the story and be more informed on  the caravan and how the Trump administration is deciding to handle it.

Girl’s Varsity Basketball

The girl’s varsity basketball team is preparing  at Francis Howell North for their upcoming season . Their coach Dawn Hahn has been preparing her team for a while now and is excited to start the new 2018-19 season with her newly recruited members.

Hahn oversaw tryouts for three days. During tryouts Hahn implemented various warm-ups to test the girl’s strengths such as starting preseason workouts by lifting weights, testing speed and agility and “the necessary evil” sprints and runs on the track.

“ I love my kids to play sports in season , it prevents injury,” Hahn Said. ”For me preparation never stops , as a player If I was ready x,y, z , as a coach I have to make sure they have the tools they need.”

This season the girl’s basketball team is looking to improve their performance,  Hahn points out the flaws from the previous seasons to work up from those mistakes.

“Four last seasons have been inconsistency from preparation , work ethic, everything is scattered,” Hahn said. “There needs to be a culture change , have a culture to buy into, so that it’s supportive.”

As the season gets closer Coach Hahn also admits to her struggles during the games and how she needs to be prepared as much as the girls do.

“The floor is different , the place of the game, as a coach I struggle with the speed of the game , you’re thinking about the end of the game because you have different girl’s it takes time,” Hahn said. “ Big decisions always come in game day , figuring out how to assemble your goals.”

Knowing how to take a loss is as important as knowing how to take a win and coach Hahn makes sure that her players are prepared for those moments.

“ I’ve spent a lot more time this year talking about life with two times a week conversations and how to handle disappointment, I ask a lot of questions , it’s like a player has as assessment and the game is a test,” Hahn said. “ The best and the worst part is that you get your grade back automatically.”

For the senior girls in the team Hahn hopes that they enjoy it and make the best of it because it will be their last one.

“Our seniors and our leaders feel like they can make a really special year , a completely different year and attitude,” Hahn said. Seven seniors are leaving the program and I hope they are better people because of it.”