By Kristina Biel My name is Kristina Biel, and I have pretty basic origins. There’s a little bit of German in there and other stuff that I can’t currently remember. So now you’re probably wondering where I am going with this. Well, if we look back to the origins of humans, past the Homo Habilis and the Australopithecus, we get to the basics. Unicellular bacteria – that’s where … [Read more...]
Journal Writing Project: Why modern cartoons are gay
By Zenessa Anderson When you think of cartoons, you probably picture the “Looney Toons,” “Mickey Mouse,” or “Tom and Jerry.” These classics had an episodic structure that could be picked up at any episode. No matter what season the show was on, you would know everything you needed to to understand the plot. Some modern cartoons are like this as well, such as “The Amazing … [Read more...]
Journal Writing Project: Am I just a bad test taker?
By Abby Zutz I have recently found that in my classes, especially while I am online, I am doing really badly on tests and quizzes. I don’t know how I do so poorly on these tests when I do great throughout the chapter and don’t have a problem getting 100% on the assignments. Is it really possible that I just stink at taking tests? It turns out I am not the only one with this … [Read more...]
R-P coaching hire procedure creates problems
At the Monday, May 21 Rushford-Peterson School Board meeting, two items were pulled from the consent agenda for further consideration. One of these was the recommended hiring of a head girls basketball coach. Last month, a similar discussion occurred over the potential hiring of a head boys basketball coach. At that time, Board Director Julie Koop asked whether or not there was … [Read more...]
Journal Writing Project: College should not be free
College should not be free. College will never be free because someone will have to pay for it. Our government does not have enough money to fund college for everyone. If college was free to students, it would be a repeat of high school. There are plenty of resources for students who wish to attend college. Many business, organizations, and people offer generous scholarships. … [Read more...]
Journal Writing Project: The 2017 Senior Class Trip
Not too long ago, the Fillmore Central senior class was on their yearly trip out east. Being a senior myself, I also went on the trip. We had a fabulous time and got to see many great, and not so great, parts of our country. Our four locations were Chicago, Gettysburg, Washington, and New York City. On the first day, we boarded the buses at four in the morning! We got to … [Read more...]
Journal Writing Project: Benefits of modern medicine
Do you know anyone with Parkinson’s disease? Have you heard of the DBS surgery that helps Parkinson’s patients? Since lately I have been spending a lot of time in the hospital, it has helped me realize the wonders of modern medicine. The one type of modern medicine I have chosen to write about is the DBS surgery. DBS stands for Deep Brain Stimulation, which is for individuals … [Read more...]
Journal Writing Project: Yellowstone Supervolcano
Yellowstone is a national park located in the United States of Wyoming (96%), Montana(3%) and Idaho(1%). It is larger than Rhode Island and Delaware combined. It was established by the United States Congress and signed into law by President Ulysses S. Grant on March 1, 1872. The park is 63 miles north to south, and 54 miles west to east by air. The climate is greatly influenced … [Read more...]
Journal Writing Project: Different realities
There are a few ways in which one can go to a reality that isn’t the one she or he is in now, or at least that’s what it feels like. Movies and books can take you from one place to a different one in an instant. My favorite way to get out of the reality in which we live is books. Books are my favorite pastime and the easiest way for me to get sucked into a completely different … [Read more...]
Journal Writing Project: Waking nightmares: Sleep paralysis
One of the scariest nights I’ve ever had was a little over a year ago. I woke up, but not in a typical way. Despite being alone in my room, I heard a loud voice in my ear. There was also a loud ringing noise building up by the second. My eyes were closed and refused to open. A light seemed to flash behind them, showing blurred imprints of what could have been a face. A … [Read more...]