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= = = **10.19.2011- Malden Wordle:** =



Q- Why would students who have so much in common have such varied opinions on Malden? A- Well for starters, not everyone was raised, or has grown up in the same part of Malden. Some parts are nicer than others. If you live in a neighborhood with a lot of crime and violence, there are good chances you could have been one to contribute the word dangerous, dirty, bad, or violence. But on the other hand, if you have been raised in one of the nicer parts of Malden, you may have contributed the word stable, active, wonderful, great, etc. Another reason for such varied opinions on Malden is that some people are more negative than others. Many people are known to have a very negative outlook on things in general, so they may only see, or really take in the negative aspects of our city, even though every city has both negatives and positives to it. Some people may not have much to say towards the city because they've recently moved here, or possibly even recently moved to this state. Others may just not care about it and chose a word like good, bad, ugly, or normal, or even just "place". Your culture and religion may also affect your view of Malden, because there may not be a church or temple for your specific beliefs. Personally, my favorite word on the list to describe Malden would be diverse, which can mean both positive and negative things depending on how you look at it. Regardless of having a lot in common with someone, the more alike your background is with another, the more similar their opinion and view on Malden will be.

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