For those of you with a sweet tooth, there’s some bad news coming. New federal guidelines forbid snacks that don’t meet certain health criteria until 30 minutes after the final bell. So say goodbye to that decadent after-school brownie. And if you’re waiting for an excuse to indulge, don’t anticipateContinue Reading
There is a lot you can learn about a country when you spend ten days with someone who has had a completely different upbringing in a foreign culture. This summer I participated in a cultural exchange program called High School Diplomats, where I was paired with a roommate from Japan whoContinue Reading
Strolling down the isles of stores or scrolling down a the page of a site that sells Halloween costumes for girls is both comical and horrifying. Now, I’m not even fazed when I see companies tack on “sexy” and take off fabric to what before used to be considered aContinue Reading
You’re sitting in the back of your English classroom, gnawing on the end of your pencil and staring down at a few scattered sheets of lined paper. The pressure is immense, and as your teacher says “begin,” your heart races. You scramble to jot down an outline as quickly asContinue Reading
The 2012 smash summer hit The Avengers featured a superhero team consisting of Captain America, Iron Man, Thor, Hulk, Hawkeye and Black Widow. While four of the six characters have been featured in spin-off solo movies, the team’s only female member, Black Widow, has been an exception. This example isContinue Reading
Members of our generation, known as Millennials, have lots of opportunities that previous generations didn’t. Growing up surrounded by revolutionary technology has made us tech-savvy as well as highly educated. Being involved in social media has connected us closely with the people around us. The Millennial generation is one ofContinue Reading
Early in his book Outliers, Malcolm Gladwell presents statistics about hockey players. Those born near birthday cutoff dates are older—and therefore bigger—and have a better chance of getting picked for more elite teams. The same basic principle applies for students attending school and their academics. Children born a month beforeContinue Reading
As a student at Marshall High School, I think that it is very important that students learn how to use modern technology. With the fast, ever-changing world, it is very important to be able to stay current and to keep up with the latest technology. In today’s world it isContinue Reading
I’m a senior, hoping to go to prom with my friends and a date this year, but due to multiple miscalculations and a whole lot of pride, it’s not looking likely that I’ll be able to have the experience I expected. While parents write angry emails back and forth withContinue Reading
The National Education Association recommends a class size of 15 students, especially in the early years of education. However, according to the U.S. Department of Education, the average U.S. class size in 2010 was 25 students. To many, this situation seems like an obvious disadvantage to the students in the largerContinue Reading
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