Are Viruses Alive?

In Chapter 2 we're going to learn the basiccharacteristics of all living things, however scientists disagree one whether Viruses do or do not have those characteristics. Here's Super Enzyme Justice League's opinion.

Test Tube 101 has a slightly different take.

Here DNews explains how viruses don't just piggy back on living cellls, but how they also steal from life.

So what do you think? Are viruses alive?