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When people think of their biggest accomplishment, they probably have positive memories surrounding it. They probably feel pride and successful. However when I think of my biggest accomplishment, I think of the days that lead up to it.  The week leading up to my proudest accomplishment was probably one of the most petrifying and emotional weeks of my life. It all started on the famous October blizzard. I had gotten home early from school that day due to the roads starting to be covered in snow. I was sitting in my room listening to music and putting clothes away. My dad came downstairs and laid on the couch to watch TV. He hadn't been feeling good that week, so he was taking the snow as a chance to take it easy.  My family was all relaxing and taking in the unexpected snow day. My dad had just finished up in the field earlier that day after battling breakdown after breakdown in the damp cold temperatures. He had a little bit of a fever, but nothing any of us were very worried ...

   Think about the food you ate in the last 24 hours. If you ate any chips, bread, cereal, pasta sauce, or tomatoes then it is possible you have eaten a GMO. If you ate any corn, potatoes, or rice, then you may have eaten a GMO. Did you know that 70 to 80 percent of foods in the United States have ingredients that have been genetically modified? From Pringles to papaya, grocery store shelves are stocked with GMOs. In fact, the cotton in your shirt is a GMO. Now you’re probably wondering “what is a GMO?” A GMO is a genetically modified organism engineered to influence food quality, production, and safety.  Through the history of GMOs we learn that they undergo a long approval process but are still subject to controversy.       Contrary to what many believe, GMOs have been around for millions of years. Without knowing, our ancestors used selective breeding and artificial selection to change an organism's genes in their everyday lives. According to Harvar...