Transparency Item: The Perspectives section of the Graphic is comprised of articles based on opinion. This is the opinion and perspective of the writer. American film and television, especially that which is geared at young people, works its way into everyday discussion at a remarkable pace. Phrases like “XOXO Gossip Girl” and the “thirteenth reason” … [Read more...] about Opinion: The Coming-of-Age Genre Needs a Change
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Opinion: Rant: Remove No-Laptop Policies
Transparency Item: The Perspectives section of the Graphic is comprised of articles based on opinion. This is the opinion and perspective of the writer. I’d like to think I’m a good student. I don’t just try to get good grades, I try to understand the content too, especially if it is a particularly fascinating subject. However, my attention is rarely able to be purely fixed … [Read more...] about Opinion: Rant: Remove No-Laptop Policies
This Generation Needs a ‘Goldilocks’ Approach to COVID-19
From barren grocery stores to reckless spring breakers, it seems teens and adults are reacting incorrectly to COVID-19. Adolescents and adults either seem to overreact to the pandemic or treat it as if it's another version of the flu or common cold. America needs to find its own "Goldilocks" approach to COVID-19 by finding a middle ground in handling this pandemic. Many people … [Read more...] about This Generation Needs a ‘Goldilocks’ Approach to COVID-19
Mandatory Attendance Needs To Stop
Graphic by Nate BartonTo me, syllabus day is important for two reasons. First is to claim a territorial dibs on whatever desk I deem worthy and second is to find out how many days of class I can miss without hurting my grade. Jokes aside, mandatory attendance is a form of coddling that I find patronizing and unnecessary. Students should be expected to actually go to school … [Read more...] about Mandatory Attendance Needs To Stop
