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Brain-Related Injuries Due to Football

Yes, we all know about the sport of football and it’s popularity. But, do we know how bad it can be for one to make head-to-head contact. I played football for eight years of my life and I have seen concussions really affect people. One of my friends got hit so hard in the head that he ran off the field to the opposing team’s sideline! The coach had to tell him he was on the wrong side! Now, the sport of football should never go away. Many parents are not signing their kids up for football anymore due to the movie that came out called Concussion. I watched this film with my friends and as much as it shows hatred for the game, it serves a better purpose. The reason for the film is that players have to be more aware of the game they are playing.

What must we do?

There is more than just an issue in players. There is a serious problem in the coaching. Youth football is taught by fathers, and from experience, many dad’s can go way overboard with what they say and do to their athletes. Many youth football players have no idea what they are doing. It is essential that we teach them proper form and technique before they enter the field of play. I believe that every coach must become “Heads Up” certified before they can be eligible to coach football, even fathers.

I believe that this is a huge issue in today’s society. People are leaving the game before even learning how they can prevent such injuries. If individuals were more aware of the game and it’s possible effects, they would play knowing not to make head-to-head contact. The sport can not diminish from society, it must be learned about more.

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Showing Youth Players the Proper Way to Tackle

 

What does Steroids really do to a Human?

Who doesn’t want to be ripped? I mean come on gentleman, we all wish we looked like we were on steroids, without taking them. The reason why we don’t do it is because of it’s effects on the body. Although it can severely hurt your health, many individuals still use it. I have been a witness of people using steroids. No, it wasn’t a grown man, it was kids in my HIGH SCHOOL. Unfortunately, teenagers are using steroids at such a young age and it is certainly diminishing their health. From being around people who use it, it can make you go absolutely insane. Then I come to think of it, aren’t people insane just for using?

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The effects

-kidney problems, liver damage, shrinkage of testicles(in men), baldness, increased risk of prostate cancer, stunted growth(teenagers).

Forget about the looks, worry about your health

Some people may never listen to these effects, just because they want to get jacked. Individuals are forgetting about their own health, and proceeding to do steroids. Yes, looking good at the beach this summer may help you out socially, but is it worth the risk you are putting your body into? I strongly disagree with the usage of steroids. Not only is it cheating, but it can end one’s life. According to Health Research Funding, about 85% of teenagers don’t learn the effects of steroids in school. Have I? No. My high school faded away from the talk of steroids rather than attacking it. I believe, we must discuss this in all high schools before students become sophomores. After a student’s freshman year, they start to follow the older kids. For me and my friends, that’s when we started to develop into the kids that were having more “fun”. We must teach people about this topic so that they don’t get involved in it.

Dip MUST Be Better Than Cigarettes, Right?

When I came to Penn State, the first thing I wanted to do was make some new friends. Everyone says that when you go to college, meeting new people becomes so easy. On my first day here, I was alone for the whole day. I immediately questioned my college choice and wanted my old friends with me. The next day, everything changed. Before I knew it, I made so many new friends that I hope to stay by throughout my entire time here. The one weird thing I realized is that many kids here use smokeless tobacco (the students over 18  years of age of course). At my high school, the only tobacco I saw being used was cigarettes. It is something that I have never seen people use, and I am very interested in the answer to this question; are they better for you than the tobacco you can smoke?

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Photo of a can of smokeless tobacco

From the research I have done, it is almost certain that they are equal. Many people may believe, like me, that cigarettes are worse. In fact, they are equally addicting. Nicotine addiction depends on how much you use and how often. An individual can get hooked on cigarettes just as fast as they can with smokeless tobacco. It even says on can’s of dip “This is not a safe alternative to smoking cigarettes.” Jeez, people need to learn to read their products before they buy them.

Why must we put an end to this?

People are dying! Many people overlook the effects of cigarettes and smokeless tobacco. The last thing I want to witness is one of my friends get hospitalized due to an addiction they could never stop. According to Action On Smoking And Health, there are about 1.1 billion tobacco users in this world! Also, tobacco KILLS almost 50% of it’s users. How many deaths do you think happened in the 20th century due to tobacco related diseases? Well, there has been a recorded 100 million people. These numbers must decrease, and people need to start realizing the health effects of being addicted to nicotine. Our nation’s population is decreasing due to these products.

 

 

 

 

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Hate the game, NOT the player

Hey everyone!

My name is Matt Forrest.

I am from Pequannock, Nj. I am now here at Penn State because every kid from my hometown said this school was way better than Rutgers and I agree just after a week! Let me tell you, I hate science with a burning passion. It is constantly changing and it brings no interest to me. For example, I studied an animal cell for almost half a year in high school! I’m almost positive that every student in that class was becoming extremely bored, and so was I. Whenever I hear the words chemistry, biology, and physics I have a panic attack. Science is a subject that I really do not enjoy at all, and certainly don’t want to pursue a career in it.

Now, you may be asking why did I take this course then? Well, because of Andrew’s rating on ratemyprofessor.com. If you don’t believe me, go to his ratings, I posted the link below. I was scheduled for biology and after talking to many older students here, they suggested I enroll in Andrew’s class. He has a reputation for being a very interesting professor and I can already agree. His lectures include videos and pictures to keep you interested. I am a big fan of Andrew and how he takes on the role of being a great professor. I hate science, but love this class!

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http://www.ratemyprofessors.com/ShowRatings.jsp?tid=1657881