The Schutz American School Students' Newspaper
Vol. II, Issue No. 6, June 2010

الخميس، 15 يناير 2009

An Unstoppable Addiction

TV Shows Play a Big Role in Schutz High School students’ Lives

Aly El Attal

TV shows have become part of many Schutz students’ everyday lives. After surveying the majority of the Schutz high-school students, it became clear that the most popular TV shows on campus are One Tree Hill, Prison Break, Gossip Girl, and Grey’s Anatomy (in that order). From what was observed, some Schutz high schoolers do not watch any TV shows, some watch one or two, and others watch over five shows, which could take up to four hours every week.

One Tree Hill tells the stories of several young men and women as they move from high school into the real world. Prison Break is about two brothers and their fellow inmates taking down a corrupt “company” within the government after escaping from prison. Gossip Girl describes the lives of Manhattan’s elite youngsters and a middle-class Brooklyn family struggling to adapt in the chaotic lives of the rich. Grey’s Anatomy revolves around the lives (personal and professional) of the doctors and interns at Seattle Grace Hospital.

Of these top-rated TV shows, Prison Break is considered an all-time favorite for current and past Schutz students. Michael Scofield’s witty and risky plans never fail to impress and baffle the viewers. Rafik Zaher, a senior, said, “my heart races in every episode because of the suspense and pressure the characters are put under.” Ingy Fahmy, a junior, added, “each TV show has its own world and it’s great being part of each one.”

Even though they are entertaining, TV shows can distract students from studying. Watching one or two episodes a week might not affect a student’s academic focus, but watching more than that could get in the way of studying. A student should watch as many TV shows as they would like, keeping in mind that they need to focus on their top priorities, namely education.

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