The Skills Gap: Are We Learning the Right Things?
The moment we accept our high school diploma, we accept a promise: that we are ready for the world. Yet, lately, I think the most important lessons are the ones we end up [...]
OPINION
Why headphones could benefit students
Don’t you sometimes wish you could block the noises around you in the classroom? Well, that’s where headphones come in. Many students struggle during classes because they [...]
The Psychology of Influence: How Ads and Propaganda Shape Our Choices
Every day we see ads, posters, and videos trying to make us think or act in a certain way, sometimes without even realizing it. Companies and organizations use psychology to [...]
President Trump signs executive orders in the first week of office
As of January twentieth, this year, Donald Trump has been back into office. He has made himself onto hundreds and even thousands of news headlines about his decisions as of [...]
The Double-Edged Sword of Sports Betting
While most people are against gambling other have made millions or more off of gambling. Sports betting has surged in popularity, especially since the legalization movement [...]
Does “too much homework” affect student mental health negatively?
What exactly defines “too much homework”? In reality there’s no real answer to the question above so I’ll tell you what I think. Feel free to disagree, as you most [...]
Why is junior year so important?
Junior year is important because that’s when college admissions officers begin to take a close look at your academic record. Your grades and performance in your junior year [...]
Why is spring break so important?
Why is spring break so important? You may be wondering as well. Spring Break is at the end of March. It allows “students can get a bit of reprieve from hectic school [...]
The importance of reading
When was the last time you’ve read a book? Was it yesterday, earlier today, or was it when you opened this article? Well, I can’t answer for you, but I can give you [...]
We want field trips
As little kids, our best memories were the cool and fun field trips we went on in elementary school. As we move up in our schooling, field trips are not as common. Although [...]