By Leah Himlie Hello everyone! I will start by saying that this is my last scheduled article through the project. Since I am a senior, I will not be coming back next year. Thank you to everyone who has read my articles through the past two years. I have received many nice comments and words of encouragement, and knowing how many people I have touched makes me smile. I like … [Read more...]
Journal Writing Project The impact of COVID-19 on students and educators
By Kaycie Bellrichard Do you know a student or teacher who has been impacted by the Coronavirus? This pandemic has made an impact on the world, especially on those with major milestones coming up in their lives. Because of the coronavirus, many schools have been closed and school-sponsored activities have been cancelled or postponed. Both students and educators are facing a … [Read more...]
Journal Writing Project Procrastination…it’s complicated
By Makayla Braaten Have you ever gotten an assignment and noticed yourself putting it off for a long while? Do you find yourself becoming stressed because you’re losing time? Are you thirsty? See what I did there, I distracted you. Procrastination is the act of delaying or postponing something. There’s many reasons why people procrastinate, whether that be forgetfulness, … [Read more...]
Journal Writing Project There’s more to us than a test score
By Alison Freese Should students only get noticed by a test score? In order for a student to get into most colleges they have to take the ACT test and get above a 25. Some students are very smart and do very well in school, but struggle when it comes to tests. Could there be an alternative to big tests that make up what college you get into? Some students who get bad … [Read more...]
Journal Writing Project Do violent video games have an effect on our youth?
Viral videos around the internet have displayed many young children and adults’ rage after playing violent video games. You may see videos where the parent comes into the room and tells them to put the game away for a bit and the child throws the controller to the ground or even calls the parents derogatory slurs. Obviously, this has become so much of an issue that 45% of … [Read more...]