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The Power of Students

  • Nick Luhring
  • Mar 6, 2018
  • 2 min read

After the Parkland shooting, much attention was rightfully given to students who had a lot to say. After all, the nature of school shootings involves students the most! These shootings tend to be former or current students taking out their anger on classmates and teachers, with the majority of victims being the students themselves. Common sense gun reform to help reduce the number of fatalities is growing ever more popular on the grassroots level, with students organizing and helping to create better scenarios and more open debate.


The most recent news along these lines has been from the Baltimore City Pubic School system, in which this morning, a large group of students from various schools got together to walk out of their classes in protest. Their demands are point and specific: enact a "red flag law" that would make it possible for the judiciary to seize guns from individuals who are deemed a risk to themselves and others, and to enact legislation to reduce the amount of high-capacity gun magazines.


Given the students' ability to clearly state their demands, to clearly protest in a peaceful way (they have also developed a code of conduct for fellow protesters), and to follow through with their plans, there is a high likelihood that they will be received well.


Another issue, of course, is more mental health resources in schools, which will serve as a preventative measure against gun violence. This, as I have argued before, is one of the most important aspects of fighting off gun violence. As mental illness risks increase in the age of smart phones, it is ever more important to invest in the Social and Emotional health of our youth.

 
 
 

19 Comments


John Kelly
John Kelly
4 days ago

I read the post about the power of students and it really showed how young people can shape change when they speak up and learn skills that matter in real life. Last term when I was buried in numbers I used online Statistics class videos to help me understand data and finish my research without stress, and that taught me that patience and asking for help can make big goals feel reachable.

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james william
james william
5 days ago

Fantastic read! It’s exciting to see how Tesla Dubai is influencing the shift toward clean energy solutions.

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Robert Klain
Robert Klain
Jan 30

It’s inspiring to see students channel their fear and frustration into organized, peaceful action with clear and practical demands. When young people create their own code of conduct and focus on specific policy ideas like red flag laws, they show a level of responsibility that strengthens the entire debate around gun safety. Many students today are already under intense academic pressure some even feel tempted to search for things like take my online exam service just to keep up, yet they are still finding time to advocate for safer schools and communities. That kind of civic engagement deserves to be taken seriously by lawmakers and the public alike.

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Johnpeter John
Johnpeter John
Nov 04, 2025

“The Power of Students” truly highlights how capable and influential students can be when they’re supported in the right way. Every learner has the potential to create impact, but sometimes academic pressure makes it hard to keep up. I remember when I had multiple assignments due in university, and I needed timely help. That’s when I found Affordable Assignments, which offered amazing support through their Psychology Assignment Writing Service. It really helped me manage my workload efficiently and maintain high-quality academic results.

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Mona Spiers
Mona Spiers
Oct 24, 2025

I read the blog about the power of students, and it really made me think about the impact we can have when we come together. As take my online course for me users, we often face challenges in our learning journey. This story serves as a reminder that with determination and support, we can overcome obstacles and achieve our goals.

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