Where’s the coverage?
Alicia Silvers, Staff Writer
Graphic courtesy of Matt Stromlund
Everyday, countless articles are posted online and never receive the attention they deserve. Everyone could use some insight on the latest news in religion, international affairs, political decisions and the small acts of kindness in the world. Here is a list of four articles that flew under the radar this week.
These 6 Kids Are Doing Amazing Things For Their Communities
This is a story of six children around the United States that made a big difference in the lives of others. One story is of a then six-year-old Ella Tryon, who started a campaign, “Help Me Color a Rainbow,” that collects crayons from across the U.S. to benefit young patients who are hospitalized. Another 8-year-old, Jaylen Arnold, created “Jaylen’s Challenge” to raise awareness against school bullying. These children deserve some attention. It’s always refreshing to see some good in the world.
Deputies searching for missing teen in Greenville County
Kaden Mabe (15) went missing at 11:15 p.m. at 103 Stanley Dr. on Oct. 20, 2017. She is described as a white female, with long blonde hair and 5-foot-5 and 125 pounds. Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Mabe is asked to call 911 immediately. Missing teenagers are always a priority, so it’s important they get the attention they deserve.
Greenville festival to teach religious acceptance and understanding
The Youth Interfaith Greenville organization held a festival Oct. 21, 2017 to teach others about different religions and acceptance. Founder and Director Roann Abdeladl said she started Youth Interfaith Greenville because she wanted to educate others about Islam to eliminate fear or misunderstanding among her classmates.
Trump’s DACA decision incites actions and angles from variety of individuals.
Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) is an American immigration policy that allowed some individuals who entered the country as minors, and had either entered or remained in the country illegally to receive a renewable two-year period of deferred action from the deportation and to be eligible for a work permit. Tucker Carlson, conservative commentator for Fox News, said DACA cannot continue because it is illegal, that people who are illegally in the United States are supposed to leave, and since DACA is illegal that the President is obliged to discontinue it. In support of DACA, Nancy Pelosi, Democratic representative from California stated, “We owe these dreamers for their patriotism, their courage, their optimism… but it’s about America, too, the fight is for who we are as a country. [Dreamers] are the manifestation of that fight right now.”
