A lockdown recently occurred on campus. Although it was revealed that no one was injured, the lockdown demonstrated the need for more cautious behavior during these situations. Whenever a lockdown is happening, a bell will ring in a distinct pattern…
Sometimes I feel like I am not allowed to speak my thoughts. Excitement and pride that would usually follow after an achievement or just a genuinely good day only last for seconds. The spiraling thoughts in my head never seem…
Students nowadays are accustomed to using the Internet to research information for assignments or projects, but when they come to school, they are restricted from using certain educational websites due to the school’s WiFi restrictions. These excessive restrictions prohibit students…
Former lieutenant governor of California as well as former mayor of San Francisco, Gavin Newsom, has stepped up to act as California’s new governor in the recent gubernatorial elections. After a proper and formal election involving all of California’s counties,…
When group projects are not designed in a way that stimulates meaningful teamwork, they essentially serve no purpose. Although teachers assign them hoping that projects will encourage collaboration, it is easy for them to go wrong. When it comes to…
Although the school is mandated by state law to provide “comprehensive sexual health education and HIV prevention education,” it is insufficient in its implementation of the program. Sex education that is comprehensive and medically accurate is essential to students’ understanding…
Nobody is born complete. The experiences we encounter throughout our lives are what shape our form and breathe life into our identities. Invariably, everyone has an inner demon they must confront in their childhood that ultimately shifts the current of…
Teachers may leave in the middle of the year if they chance upon a better job or have to attend to other more important duties. In the end, this undermines the learning experience for students. When a teacher leaves during…
While extra credit is seemingly beneficial to all, it is actually a gigantic slap in the face to teachers and students. When it is offered exclusively to students who are doing poorly, teachers create special opportunities for only a portion…
One of the primary goals of a student is to do well in high school so that they may leave with knowledge that will help them in the future. This would be an ideal situation; however, students nowadays are too…