By Kevin Bryan Thanksgiving is a holiday that most people enjoy celebrating at home with family and friends. The first foods we often think of are a sumptuous oven-roasted turkey and the most beautifully seasoned mashed potatoes. Some may even think of …
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By Derek Dong From their conception, video games have been a heated point of contention between kids and their parents. Parents felt genuine concern when their children played into the early hours of the morning. Often times the children themselves wouldn’t even …
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By Serena Mao On Friday, November 2nd, photos circulated from an Idaho elementary school showing almost a dozen teachers, half of them dressed in costumes depicting typical Mexican stereotypes, and the other holding props of an apparent border wall. Those supposedly dressed …
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By Ajay Krishnan School is a necessary aspect of our lives, shaping the way we are with good and bad experiences. However, one of the most overlooked areas is also one of the most basic: classes. They are the majority of time …
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By Krystal Yang Senioritis. A word that modern high-schoolers like to toss around when they procrastinate on homework, show up late to class, or suddenly call in “sick” on Friday. As a senior myself, I often catch myself complaining about “senioritis” during …
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By Julie Broch Purdue Polytechnic High School is trying a new approach that aids autistic students in school and set them up to accomplish more in life. In a traditional school setting, autistic students often find themselves struggling, trying twice as hard …
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By Ajay Krishnan A problem that is perennial With no solution in a vial Every student, no matter how irked Is predisposed to homework Throw yourself into this muddle Without any team huddle Relinquish civility, unleash the savage No more …
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By Krystal Yang William Shakespeare, who also goes by the title “Bard of Avon”, is considered the greatest dramatist of all time. With a life shrouded in mystery (some even contest his very existence), people around the world only have his famous plays and …
Read More »A Beijing High School Student’s Take on Studying Abroad
Muzhi Liu Muzhi: Hi everyone. This is Muzhi Liu in RDFZ, the high school affiliated to the Renmin University of China. Today with me is a student at Tsinghua University. Hi, Johnson. Thanks for your time and willingness to be here …
Read More »Therapy Dogs in Schools
By Julie Broch Therapy dogs have been used in many schools throughout the nation to provide comfort and support to the students, as well as reduce stress. These dogs also make the students feel as though there is a bond between them, …
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