Summer school

Economics is the choices people, communities, and government makes regarding the use of their limited resources. In our Economics class, we are making political cartoons to show how the Olympics are an important and unifying event or if they are a demonstration of our inequalities. We discussed the Olympics to see if the Olympics are a unifying event or are they just a demonstration of inequalities and economic waste. There is controversy behind the Olympics, a lot of people believe that the…

Every two years we get to experience an Olympic event which is often seen by countries who bid to hold them as a source of economic revenue. Yet, the past several Olympics due to cost overruns, bribes, and overall cost for an event that last three weeks is drawing attention. These are some of the benefits and potential pitfalls of holding such a major sporting event as the Olympics. Arguments “FOR” the Olympics Transportation Infrastructure Funding from local, state, or government entities can…

“I love the Olympic Games. The Olympics are an event that few can fathom but all can enjoy, and that's why athletes work our whole lives to put on the greatest show on earth.” -Johnny Weir. With the drop in profit ant the security of the athletes a big concern, a question is being asked. Is Pyeongchang really a good fit for the Olympics? The Olympics only happen every two years, let alone four years in between the Winter Olympics. One look at Pyeongchang and it is clear it is not suitable for…

For most, the Olympics celebrate lots of different countries coming together and playing different sports. How would It be if you never had the excitement of guessing and traveling to the olympics? Imagine not getting to guess, and travel, and have fun, not knowing where the next olympics will be. If the Olympics stay in one place you won't be able to guess and see the culture of different places. Too avoid this catastrophe the Olympics should move to different places. The IOC should not make a…

The 1896 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the I Olympiad, was the first international Olympic Games held in modern history. Organised by the International Olympic Committee; held in Athens, Greece, from the 6th to 15th of April 1896. The World Bank estimates Brazil’s economy will shrink 2.5 per cent this year, and while it is still struggling to pay off its World Cup bills, the government allocated 9.7 billion US dollars from the public and private sectors to fund the facilities…

Throughout history, societies around the world have been exposed to an assortment of governments, which has reflected on how that area has dealt with the internal and external issues that they are faced with. With that being said, the type of government that an area has greatly affects the way the Olympic games are run. The Olympics games are a series of different sports and events that are held every four years, and alternating every two years between the indoor and outdoor games. However, due…

Gatlinburg, Tennessee, located in the Great Smoky Mountains, is an ideal place for vacations. A small town, with around four thousand residents, Gatlinburg draws more than 11 million visitors a year. Some of the best things about Gatlinburg, Tennessee are the beautiful autumn sceneries, the delicious desserts to try, and the unlimited activities available. One of the most astonishing experiences is standing at an overlook and seeing mountains glazed with fall colors. Gatlinburg is home to…

London also convinced the committee members that it had the full support of the Government, sports world, the business community, and the British people. It is evident that from the IOC requirements there should be provisions of the government services together with safety and security. (Candidature Process). The UK governments support was a surety that all the services required from the government would be provided. The House of Common also confirmed that it would be supporting the London bid.…

Sharks swim faster because of their special skin. Through the learning of this, we created artificial human “shark skin” swimsuits to enhance our performance at water sports such as swimming. This innovation has not worked very effectively. According to the article, Shark Skin Boosts Swim Speed and Cuts Drag by Adrian Bishop it states, “Shark skin is coated in sharp scales, similar to teeth, called dermal denticles (or (placoid scales) that affect the flow of water to reduce drag and increase…

We just finished watching the Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang, Korea. I was inspired by watching people like Mikaela Shiffrin, Red Gerard, Sean White, and the United States Women’s Hockey Team represent our country and lead us to victory. I find it no small coincidence that we’ve been asked to examine Simon Kuper’s essay, where he asks the provocative question: “Why do we still watch the Olympics?” This article was published in the sports column of the Financial Times, and it was created for…