Transparency Item: The Perspectives section of the Graphic is comprised of articles based on opinion. This is the opinion and perspective of the writer.Grade inflation is “undeniable,” according to The National Association of Scholars.Grade inflation can be misleading to students. It gives many students the false impression that they have mastered a subject when in … [Read more...] about Opinion: Grade Inflation has Unexpected Benefits
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Opinion: Assignments Should Be Due During Working Hours
Transparency Item: The Perspectives section of the Graphic is comprised of articles based on opinion. This is the opinion and perspective of the writer. Since returning to school after COVID, I have submitted many of my assignments online.An extensive amount of unique deadlines have followed from this development, including the infamous 11:59 p.m. deadline.In high school, I was … [Read more...] about Opinion: Assignments Should Be Due During Working Hours
Opinion: Euphoria Isn’t for Everyone, and It Doesn’t Have To Be
Art by Carson Vandermade The phenomenal HBO series "Euphoria" has made it to the mainstream media — but it’s been out since 2019, so can it really be that niche? Everyone is watching it now, and with the help of TikTok, the show’s popularity has exploded since the season two premiere in January.Despite premiering in the summer of 2019 and ending its pilot … [Read more...] about Opinion: Euphoria Isn’t for Everyone, and It Doesn’t Have To Be
Weekend Watch: Baran Erim
First-year Baran Erim recommends his favorite movie, “Superbad” (2007) because of its uncommon humor. Written by Seth Rogan and Even Goldberg, the high school themed movie stars Michael Cera and Jonah Hill. “A lot of people don't notice but 'Superbad' is like a very sad and relatable movie,” Erim said. "At its core, it's a story about two best friends losing each … [Read more...] about Weekend Watch: Baran Erim
Gretchen Batcheller Launches Into Art
Photo courtesy of Gretchen Batcheller (top left) Painting has always been a major part of Art Professor Gretchen Batcheller's life. She said it was a way to connect with family — especially her grandmother who taught art classes for adults in her studio — and a place to ground herself. "I painted one of my first paintings with her in watercolor," Batcheller said. "I … [Read more...] about Gretchen Batcheller Launches Into Art
