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Review: Stressed? Take a break in ‘Stardew Valley’
“Stardew Valley” is a relaxing simulation game that allows you to create your own farm, learn how to live off the land and befriend the local community.
Roaming Reporter: What did students think about the format of AP tests this year?
The spring 2021 Advanced Placement tests were set to take in person, if possible, and online. College Board administered standard three-hour-long exams. In the spring, students shared what they thought of this year's AP tests to look like this year. Considering the...
Opinion: End the grading system in K-12 schools
Dating back to 2,500 years ago in Ancient Greece, grades were never once used. Yet, it still spawned the greatest thinkers and writers of all time. Instead of applying grades, they used formative assessment to evaluate if a pupil understood the material being taught....
Opinion: School grades are overrated
Educated people throughout history like Thomas Jefferson, Aristotle and many others were not given “grades” in school. Now, in a world where college acceptance rates are shrinking, good grades are more vital than ever. What used to be a major accomplishment is now a...
Opinion: Electronics are bad for children and teens
Your clock has just turned 9 p.m. You know your parents are going to come back home soon and you still have to do your homework, but this series is just so good and you really just want to finish this episode. You have been watching this series on your electronic...
Opinion: Taxation for the purpose of redistribution is just
It's October 2020 and 14-year-old Kyah made her bed for the night: a blanket folded on the floor in the shape of a mattress. When morning comes, she’ll fold the blanket back up and repeat the process, living out of only what she can fit in a packed bag because “at...
Column: COVID-19 Windows — My experience with distance learning and the pandemic
COVID-19 has boxed me in. The walls of my house enclose me most hours, and I am grateful for windows. During quarantine, I have the opportunity to see, hear, and feel — to think outside of myself. And during this challenging time, I can make a difference. Due to the...
Opinion: The importance of fair monitoring in athletics
No matter where you live, or where you come from, athletics is something that everyone has either watched or been a part of. Many people fall in love with the sports they play and choose to become professional athletes. Just as there are those who choose to be...
Opinion: Many students faced difficulties taking the 2020 AP exams
As the 2019-2020 College Board testing season officially ends in a couple weeks with the release of the make-up AP exams, this year was without a doubt an unforgettable experience for many. For starters, almost more than half of the second semester was held online to...
