Tuesday, Issue June 14th, 8 2021 Panther Press The Digital Newspaper Don’t Squish! Rethink! - Protesting the Killing of Bugs ------------ Momina Khuram Have you ever killed a bug? Everyone probably has done this, but today I am objecting to killing bugs. “Why?” you may ask. Imagine all the bugs in the world disappeared. There would be no more adventure. No chirping birds. No buzzing bees. It would be sad, boring, and silent outside. There are so many species of bugs in the world. Each one is unique in its skills. The more we learn about bugs the more we learn about our earth. Just like humans and other animals, bugs deserve a life too. I believe you should never kill bugs. I believe that you should not kill insects when they are outside. Bugs belong outside. They have families or colonies in which they are a vital part. You do not want to destroy these systems by taking out one of the workers. Picture caption: Periodical cicada (Magicicada sp.). Photo: Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources - Forestry, Insects are not insignificant for people. Bugwood.org Bugs actually benefit humans as well. They pollinate crops that we need for food and pollinate beautiful flowers that we enjoy viewing. They also act as sanitation workers cleaning up our wastes. Despite their sometimes-creepy appearance, they are important to our environment. If you feel that you are in danger of being bitten or stung by an insect, walk or run away instead of killing it. Sometimes, people feel unsafe near bugs, so they decide to kill them immediately. If you are ever in this situation, take a moment to rethink your actions. Too many bugs have been Insects like inspecting their killed because they were in the wrong place surroundings. They may even fly at the wrong time. inside our houses. Next time that you see a bug inside, simply take a paper towel or tissue and gently pick up the bug. Make sure to place it on the ground outside in the grass or near a tree so it can find its way home. In conclusion, I believe that people should stop killing bugs. We need them for our ecosystem to be balanced. Keep bugs alive! Page 8 Page 6 Page 2 Tuesday, June 14th, 2021 Panther Press Issue #8 Swimming Spots to Splash Around This Summer! -----Marilyn Hernandez Summer is coming up soon! Have you 2. Kilgore Falls: There is a waterfall 5. Deep Creek Lake: Located in ever been bored at your local pool or located in Rocks State Park. This is Garrett County, this lake is a found it to be too chaotic for you to swim located in in Pylesville MD. It is beachy spot for dipping your toes in peace? Have you ever wanted to find arguably one of the best swimming in the water. It’s a perfect place new swimming spots to explore in Maryland? holes in Maryland and it’s not very for sunbathing near the calm far from Baltimore County! 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It is located in beach. Hart Miller Island is in Boonsboro, MD. Greenbrier State Middle River, so this option is not Park is known for crystal clear too far away. water, but this depends on the weather conditions. Also, if you visit, you will want to arrive early as 4. Frontier Town: This swimming spot it tends to be crowded during the is located in Berlin, MD. There is a busy season. Above: Hart Miller Island waterpark for swimming or, if you’re Below: Deep Creek Lake not in the mood for swimming, you can just simply relax in the lazy river. Additionally, this campground boasts a variety of things to do so check that out as well. Above: Greenbrier State Park Below: Kilgore Falls Below: Frontier Town Picture Caption: To make your document look professionally produced, Word provides header, footer, cover page, and text box designs that complement each other. Online Video, you can paste in the embed code for the video you want to add. 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