I agree with YuQi Zhang when she writes about how one’s choice of words can completely change the way something is perceived in “The Power of Words.” When people see the news, myself included, we tend to believe that everything reporters say must be true. We forget that even they can be biased, and it’s horrifying to see how much the truth can be changed with just a couple of words. Nobody deserves to be wronged because of falsehoods, especially two students whose lives were lost.

This essay has really struck a chord with me. Before, I didn’t pay much attention to word choice. I blindly believed most things I heard. Thanks to YuQi, that has changed. The power words hold needs to be used cautiously, and we must be aware that there are those who seek to manipulate the truth.
Best of luck to you, YuQi. I thank you for being someone who will report the news truthfully, especially for tragedies like these.