Welcome to the Topic of the Week!
Each week, we will post a news feed including many news articles relating to a specific topic, as well as questions to help stimulate thought and discussion on those topics. Keep in mind, these are meant to be a starting point. The editors at ProU encourage you to research these topics beyond the news articles we give you here.
If you have any questions about this feature, or would like to have a feed yourself, please e-mail us at news[at]progressiveu.org.
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mvenus929's Cultural Topic of the Week:
Questions to Consider:
1) Suicide is an important topic here on ProgressiveU. How do you feel about someone who commits suicide?
2) Why do you think people commit suicide?
3) What can be done to prevent suicide?
Fanaile Essence's History of Today
Questions to Consider:
1) What are some of the most traumatic Natural Disasters in history? How did civilizations handle them?
2) As a society, are we equippened to handle a natural disaster? Why or why not?
Fallon's Legal Issue of the Week
Questions to Consider:
1) Do you believe Manson is responsible for even more homicides than originally charged?
2) Why are serial murders and cult leaders such a source of fascination to the public? Why is the cult mentality such a fascination?
3) Is there a way to prevent such people from gathering a following or is it not up to society or the legal system to decide? Should steps be taken or should it be left alone?
kablock's Health and Environmental Issue of the Week
Questions to Consider:
1) There have been many foods, drugs, supplements, etc that have claimed to reduce the chances of you getting cancer. Do you think that any of these are feasible? Is there really anything we can do to prevent cancer, in your opinion?
2) Why do you think cancer is so difficult to find a cure for? Are there any bright spots on the horizon for a potential cure? What about genetic engineering? Could that be a potential source for a cure?
3) Do you know anyone who has suffered from cancer? How has the experience changed thier life? How has it changed your life?
Guest Columnist - Mr. Warbanks
http://www.wjla.com/news/stories/0608/532058.html
Questions:
1) What is your initial reaction to the case, after fully reading through it?
2) Do you think formal charges will be brought up against any guards?
3) What are your feelings on vigilante justice?
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Also, below are some feeds updated with some frequency with random topics of interest. Check them out if you're interested.
