By Chloe Miller This year, Lanesboro Public Schools has introduced a new food service, Taher, into the kitchen to serve all K-12 students. This food service offers a meal for both breakfast and lunch every day. Each breakfast consists of two choices of a main course. One of the main course options remains the same throughout the whole month, being a choice of cereal with … [Read more...]
Journal Writing Project How AI is Destroying Human Connection and Creativity and How to Stop It
By Hayden St. Mary With technology continuing to develop, Artificial Intelligence, commonly known as AI, is becoming more frequently used and updated. AI consists of computers and programs that can replicate human thinking. It is used in thousands of ways ranging from generating art to driving cars. With how major AI is becoming, the question being asked is, “Is all this … [Read more...]
Journal Writing Project – How Important is Art in Education?
By Alleen Erchoff-Costet During your high school experience, have you ever taken art classes? How important do you think those classes were for your future? Education in the arts is key for develop-ment of students’ minds, promoting critical thinking, creativity, problem-solving skills, self-expression, and a better understanding of the world, which is essential for … [Read more...]
Journal Writing Project – Remembering Those From Years Long Past
By Sarah Schneekloth Remembering history is important, but what is more important is remembering those that made that history possible. The National Park Service currently has 31 national war memorials. The newest one, completed on September 19 , 2024, is called “A Soldier’s Journey” and commemorates the soldiers and civilians who fought and helped in World War I. “A … [Read more...]
Journal Writing Project – The Importance of Animals
By Zoey Bosco In my personal life, animals and pets are very special to me. Currently, I have two dogs and two kittens. My first dog is a female; her name is Nahla and she is two years old. My second dog is also a female; her name is Brandy, and she is five months old. My two kittens are twins: one of them is named Cami and the other is named Kiki. My four pets are very … [Read more...]
Journal Writing Project – The Importance of Freedom of Speech
By Davian Koren Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the government for a redress of grievances. (1st Amendment of the U.S. Constitution.) Meaning of Freedom of Speech Freedom of … [Read more...]
Journal Writing Project – The Impact Global Warming Has on Hurricane Intensity
By Ben Udstuen Global warming has become a much more pressing issue over time. It is responsible for the planet’s climate changing and changing weather patterns. The most impactful of these weather changes is an increase in the intensity and frequency of hurricanes. Hurricanes are becoming more alarming because of global warming due to the rising of ocean temperatures, … [Read more...]
Journal Writing Project – The Buzz About Honeybees
By Ruby Ramaker Honeybees are critical to our environment and us. Their population is fading. Honey bees pollinate flowers, fruit, seeds and vegetables. If they go extinct, then these plants will go extinct, and so on. Our world needs them to function. For example, we plant a seed that grows and turns into an apple tree. The apple tree starts to flower and the honeybees come … [Read more...]
Journal Writing Project Constellation Energy Launches New Nuclear Power Plant: Powering Jobs and Carbon Free Energy
By Isaac Vick On September 20, 2024, Constellation Energy announced a historic agreement that aims to transform the clean energy landscape while restoring vital jobs in Pennsylvania. In partnership with Microsoft, the company signed its largest power purchase agreement (PPA) to date to launch the Crane Clean Energy Center (CCEC), marking the reactivation of the Unit 1 … [Read more...]
Journal Writing Project Unlocking the Future Through Nuclear Fusion
By Sylas Flatin The quest for harnessing nuclear fusion as a clean and virtually limitless energy source has been a scientific ambition for decades. Recent breakthroughs in nuclear fusion research have brought us closer than ever to unlocking the immense potential of this transformative technology. Nuclear fusion, the process that powers the sun, involves fusing light atomic … [Read more...]