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  Is Higher Education Worth the Price? By Denver Lo and Emma Hanlon             The path to success has always been to obtain a degree for a high paying career. It is embedded in the American culture that a degree is necessary for a good career, that is it the only path for success. Higher education is a good investment, investing in your education allows for a brighter future. In recent decades, we have seen an increase in tuition costs. There is a student debt crisis with students unable to repay their debts. This ongoing issue has many questions about if the investment in higher education worth the price.             Students must weigh the cost and return, if higher education is really beneficial to one’s career. The evolution of the job market has created many alternatives that does not require a degree. The burden of these alternative educations are often have l...

Fast Food: Government Regulation vs Personal Responsibilities By Denver Lo Tobacco companies encourage smoking and advertising personal choice while downplaying the deadly effects of tobacco. In modern times, fast food follows a similar pattern, marketing unhealthy food options. As tobacco causes lung issues and cancer, fast food causes obesity and heart problems. Is fast food the new tobacco? In the past, the government has regulated the tobacco industry, requiring warning labels and others restrictions to purchase tobacco products. Should the government play the same role in the fast-food industry or should it remain a matter of personal responsibility?                   Fast food much like big tobacco, has manipulative science, marketing, and politics to keep consumers hooked on processed food, introducing a new public health crisis. Obesity is a serious and common issue in the United States. 2 in...