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Free Adnan Syed!

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  When carefully listening to the “Serial” podcast, it became quickly evident that Adnan Syed is not guilty, in my opinion. I must thank Sarah Koenig for really doing some research into this case. Not only did she explain it quite well, but she also stayed fairly unbiased, and let me make my own assumptions. It seemed fishy from the start, from Adnan’s lawyer disregarding a witness and alibi, to the DNA that wasn’t tested.                                                                                                                   (Baltimore  magazine)      A key fact the original trial had not noted, was the fact Asia McCla...

Opportunities or Obstacles- is it worth taking grade 12 University level English for Post Secondary?

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       A s an Ontario high school student, attending university next year, I have witnessed the discourse regarding whether it should be mandatory to do Grade 12 university level English to attend University. Despite the fact that it is currently mandatory in all Ontario universities to have this credit, it is somehow still a debate. I am wholeheartedly grateful for this requirement. This is because I believe it is saving me ALOT of hassle, I would otherwise struggle with, without this prerequisite.     The Financials of U niversity   At this current moment, it is mandatory to complete Grade 12 university level English, OR something similar- for an example, an English test or course through the University. At  Dalhousie University , they charge 775$ to complete the English requirement course in lieu of the original credit (Grade 12 university level English). The price of university for a four-year degree is currently estimated at 96,00...