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Changing the game. Video games actually are good for you, despite common misconceptions.

perspectives February 23, 2012

“Don’t play that; your brain will turn to mush.” “Why don’t you go read a book?” “I wish you would not play so many video games.” Most gamers have heard these lectures from their parents...

Pros and cons of a new program. Student-guided education is optimal, but only under the right conditions.

Pros and cons of a new program. Student-guided education is optimal, but only under the right conditions.

perspectives January 27, 2012

  Although the model for a gradual release of responsibility in teaching has existed since 1983, developed by psychologists Pearson and Gallagher, CHS has recently begun to adopt this program....

What makes greatness? Do current artists have the “it” factor that could propel them to a legendary status?

What makes greatness? Do current artists have the “it” factor that could propel them to a legendary status?

perspectives January 27, 2012

Think about the great music legends of the 1900s: The Beatles, Michael Jackson, Sinatra. Each of these individuals is a great artist, but  each had something more. Michael Jackson had his fashion and...

We need a Super Bowl Monday. The day after the Super Bowl should be a holiday.

We need a Super Bowl Monday. The day after the Super Bowl should be a holiday.

perspectives January 27, 2012

There’s no bigger sport in the United States than football, and there’s no bigger day in football than Super Bowl Sunday. I’ll admit that I’m not much of a football fan most days of the year,...

As some colleges drop the need for SATs and ACTs, benefits for students increase

perspectives January 27, 2012

As students from across the country prepare to take the SAT this Saturday, some colleges are reconsidering its traditional level of importance in the application process. In fact, a few universities, local...

Food beyond the numbers. Forget about the statistics on the nutrition label and choose food that’s actually good for you.

perspectives December 12, 2011

This month I had my first Odwalla juice, complete with a picture of brightly colored fruit and environmentally-friendly plastic. The nutrition label both stunned and somewhat disgusted me. It wasn’t...

Thanks a lot, Britney Spears. The music industry has  become increasingly artificial in the past decade.

Thanks a lot, Britney Spears. The music industry has become increasingly artificial in the past decade.

perspectives December 12, 2011

Let’s do a word-association exercise. Bieber: hair; Deadmau5: giant electronic mouse head; Chuck Norris: beard; Nicki Minaj: weird hairstyles. The state of our popular culture in modern times...

College debts may lessen, but students must still make sound financial decisions

perspectives December 12, 2011

Year after year, a new batch of seniors at this school make decisions for their post-high school plans. With such a multitude of successors, one would think the margin of error created in the process would...

Take ownership of your well-being. A lack of health  literacy holds back millions from the effective care  they need.

Take ownership of your well-being. A lack of health literacy holds back millions from the effective care they need.

perspectives December 12, 2011

I’ve never known much about my vision. From the day I proudly showed off my new glasses to my neighbors in second grade, I only knew that I was badly near-sighted and that my glasses made everything...

It’s not difficult to get involved for the holidays. This school’s Care to Share program is one way to do it.

It’s not difficult to get involved for the holidays. This school’s Care to Share program is one way to do it.

perspectives December 12, 2011

Reflect on holidays you have had the opportunity to spend with your family and friends. Think about the great food that’s been on your table and the memorable moments you have been blessed to have. These...

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perspectives November 18, 2011

The Evolution of Education

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