As first semester comes to an end, many students struggle to reach or maintain their 4.0 GPAs. But to what..
The obsession with brand names
Trivializing real issues with memes
The presence of Americanization within the popular film industry
Exaggeration of “goals” in media
How does our sheltered environment affect us?
Sadie Hawkins dance breaks gender norms
The benefits of choosing whom you work with
How to better shape your life
Balancing health and academic success
PDA: A touchy school subject
Why we fear rejection and how it benefits us
Thoughts on raising the legal driving age
Differences between American and foreign education
Online assignments over break
Comparing the education of two different generations
Parental Guidance
Dishonesty in club advertising
The GPA craze
Why is “skinny” a compliment?
Creativity assignments in modern classroom: Pro vs. Con
Gossip: The Scoop
Now trending: What makes new viral trends so successful?
The need for a mix of in-class and take-home essays
Securing a suitable schedule in AP and IB
Guide and inside look on course selection
The whole world is in our hands
An educational balancing act
Same subject, different approaches
The dissolution of language sensitivity
Breaking the stigma of self-love
Pros and cons of dating in high school
The right, the wrong and the ethical
The problems of class participation
Connecting characters
Pros and cons of self studying for the SAT
The Failures in Trump Filters
Stereotypes Down South
Misconceptions vs. Reality: Waking up later for school
Four Types of Parenting Styles
The need for sleep
Teenagers and warranted labeling
The Effectiveness of School Campaigns
Negative Effects of Lowering Standards
The Pros and Cons of Top College Resources
Teachers and the character they build
Pro: Planning ahead for the future
Pros and cons of popular teaching methods
COMIC STRIP: The pros and cons of standardized tests
Editorial: Walk the walk
Better to meet online or in real life
Political correctness
Teaching with new resources
The long term benefits of IB
Has Technology Become More Than Just a Supplement?
Con: Planning for the future
The requirements of future success
Grow from competition
Counselors and College
Social media, paving the way for politics
Opinion
Articles
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PRO: Another rubric from your English teacher. Another Schaffer-style essay you have to write. Doesn’t sound too fun, does it?..
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The Ice Bucket Challenge spread throughout the country, with people nominating each other and donating various sums of money. More..
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Uber, your always-available and dependable ride home from school, is no longer an option for after-school transportation. Walnut’s school administration..
Fridays: Universally recognized as “too many tests for a single day” day or “last day before the weekend” day. It..
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