Is Artificial Intelligence Taking Over Jobs?
Everywhere you turn today, there is some unbelievable technological advancement. In our everyday lives, we hear or experience things about autonomous vehicles, smart factories, warehouse robots, Alexa,...
View ArticleDo You Consider The Use of a Cell Phone at School to Be an Interruption or an...
Where is your phone right now? Maybe in your pocket or your hand. Have you ever felt ignored by your friend because of a phone? Or maybe you texted your friend on social media but never talked...
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Opinion: Pitching A Portfolio
Go to Google and search “student opinion on GPA,” and the first couple of results will likely be a news article reporting some high school students’ thoughts on the grade point average (GPA) system, an...
View ArticleKeep the Magic of Christmas for Children
It’s a snowy Christmas morning. When you get downstairs, the first thing you find is a pile of presents, beautifully wrapped underneath your Christmas tree. It’s the first Christmas when you know the...
View ArticleA Race Towards Justice
Walking on a college/school campus should never be something that a student dreads to do. Unfortunately, the flaws in today’s society make student life a lot more difficult than it ideally should be....
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Traditional Vs. Digital: The Battle of the Arts
Times are changing, and technology plays an important role in advancements and innovations. With technology on the rise, the number of users of digital art is also escalating. Digital art is defined as...
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Winter Break is Broken
Instead of being home today, I’m writing this article. This year, students will spend a total of 12 days away from school from Dec. 21 to Jan. 1, with eight of those days being weekdays. At first...
View ArticleBuzzFeed: A Symbol Of Bad Journalism
It goes without saying that today’s world revolves around the internet. So much so that the vast majority of stored information comes from the World Wide Web (www in link format). It also goes without...
View ArticleA Love Letter to the Fangirl — Pop Culture’s Favorite Punchline
You’ve seen the pictures: grainy, black-and-white shots of teenage girls crying, flailing their arms, and fighting against steel barricades as police attempt, in vain, to hold them off. They’re...
View ArticleE-hall Passes Make a Rocky Road for Students and Teachers
Certain policies allow Rock Ridge High School to have a less tight grip on their students than other high schools in the county. For example, some schools like Loudoun Valley High School don’t allow...
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Over-diagnosis in Mental Health Disorders Leads to Limited Mindsets
Though a stigma still exists, awareness around mental health has been raised, especially with younger generations getting vocal about such topics on social media to rid the pre-existing view of its...
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A Simple Solution for School: Student Workplace Environment
School, am I right? The motivation it takes to drag yourself out of bed and finish schoolwork is insane, but what if I tell you that the secret to finishing everything in time is in your very room:...
View ArticleIs Social Media Dangerous To Society?
In the world of technology, social media has revolutionized our communication. Nowadays, people communicate on Facebook, X (formerly known as Twitter), Instagram, and other social media apps. Social...
View ArticleAnother Swift Win for the 2023 TIME Magazine Person of the Year
Even people who aren’t fans know Taylor Swift because of her hit songs like “Anti Hero”, at least one of her exes, and her massive reputation as a globally famous songwriter and singer. Everyone has...
View ArticleRoommate Speed Dating: College in the Digital Age
Hi! My name is _____ and I’m from Northern Virginia just outside of Washington D.C. I am 100% committed to _____ and I’m planning on majoring in ___. I love hanging out with my friends, hiking, and...
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Death to the Death Penalty
The Killing On Jan. 25, Alabama executed Kenneth Eugene Smith using pure nitrogen gas, marking the first time the method had ever been used worldwide. He was 58 years old, hired by debt-ridden...
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The Art of Gift Giving
To give or not to give, that is the question! As cliche as it sounds, there is nothing more rewarding than a smile when giving someone something to show appreciation and love. Gift-giving is one of...
View ArticleRounding up: Right or Wrong?
There is no feeling more awkward than rejecting a donation plea from your local McDonald’s, or Hollister, or Macy’s… or seemingly anywhere nowadays. The reasons why people reject rounding up to the...
View ArticleSuperstitions Found To Affect Mental Health
At some point, everyone believes in something that to others may seem dumb. From tossing salt over your shoulder for good luck, to cursing yourself with bad luck by opening an umbrella inside, these...
View ArticleThe Controversy That Is Artificial Intelligence Development in 2024
In the past few years, Artificial Intelligence has stepped up its game dramatically, and as a result, gained tremendous traction amongst the general public. The tipping point of public interest came...
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