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Mia Scott

Mia Scott, Opinion Writer

Opinion writer Mia Scott is in her second year writing for the Zephyr. Although writing is her favorite thing to do, you might catch her playing guitar, reading or re watching the same TV shows. Her dog, Marvel, is the best dog, and you can’t tell her otherwise. To win her heart, take her to the beach and get her fish tacos.

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Safeguard your mental health: Coping with COVID-19

Mia Scott, Opinion Writer April 25, 2020

With a pandemic spreading rapidly around the globe, social distancing has become our new normal as our government puts us in quarantine to fight the virus. As doctors and politicians urge us to stay home...

A student seeks guidance from counselor David Small. There are numerous resources at the disposal of students at West Forsyth.

We need to talk about therapy

Mia Scott, Opinion Writer November 14, 2019

“I don't need a counselor, I'm not crazy.” This is something I often hear when the subject of therapy is brought up. People tend to think therapy is only necessary when you have problems like schizophrenia...

Common "activism" posts as seen on Instagram. These kinds of posts do not inspire change.

More than Just a Post: Take activism further

Mia Scott, Opinion Writer September 10, 2019

The burning Amazon Rainforest, the Sudan massacre and the burning of Notre Dame have all gained much coverage from social media, but attention isn’t everything, especially when it comes to the pertinent...

Why are people not keen on vaccines?

The needles and band-aids that are often associated with the doctor’s office as well spell fear for kids, but to a new group of people these shots can be seen as evil to an adult as well. Eighteen states...

Testing grades since day one: Why do exams count for so much?

Mia Scott, Opinion Writer December 18, 2018

Stress. Study. Drink coffee. Repeat. Hours and hours spent studying for benchmarks, tests, PSATs and quizzes. A few all nighters here and there just for one grade. Each week every student has at least...

Generation Z has zero patience

Tyson Edwards, Mia Scott, Olivia Pratapas, and Kelly Kendall December 16, 2018

When you think of Generation Z, what do you think of? Our hard working attitude? Our crazy fashion trends? Or do you think of the tragic flaw in our personalities: our impatience? You may not want to believe...

The Last Straw: Here’s why plastic straws should be banned

Mia Scott, Opinion Writer December 6, 2018

The straw: a seemingly harmless tool found in your drink that is a weapon to sea life. Straws come in the form of a plastic cylinder, one of the most structurally sound geometric shapes. This is because...

This Year’s Chapter: Teens aren’t reading anymore

Mia Scott, Opinion Writer November 18, 2018

The classics: “Harry Potter,” “The Hunger Games,” “Divergent” and countless other great teenage page-turners. These books have been read and reread by teens so much so that they are simply...

Creepin’ It Real: How old is too old to trick or treat?

Mia Scott, Opinion Writer October 24, 2018

I confidently marched up to the spookily decorated house waiting for the spoils of Halloween. With a 6-year-old ladybug in front of me, I patiently waited as the adult dumped the candy into her pumpkin...

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