Opinion

Best Halloween candy

Throughout my many years of trick-or-treating and dressing up on Halloween, the annual trading of candy between my siblings would commence soon after we went up and down the block asking for candy. While we dumped our buckets and sorted every piece, I would be the first one to trade. Typically, I kept my Twix, […]

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How to stay motivated in college

College is a place where, at times, it can be hard to stay positive, focused, and motivated throughout the whole school year. Often, many students may struggle with the adjustment of a brand new place, a brand new schedule, and just the course load in general. This causes them to feel overwhelmed and stressed and […]

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My outlook on MLB playoffs

With the Major League Baseball Postseason officially underway, we saw some early upsets in the Wild Card Round, and can potentially see some again in the ALDS, which is ongoing throughout this week.In the Wild Card Round, the Detroit Tigers, Kansas City Royals, and The New York Mets (all three underdogs) upset their respective opponents. […]

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QB change for NY Giants?

With Week 4 in the books for the New York Giants after a mournful loss to the Dallas Cowboys on Thursday Night Football, the Giants have a ten day gap between their next game in Seattle when they take on the Seahawks. After losing this week by a final score of 20-15, with the offense […]

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Is the phone ban in classrooms worth it?

The phone ban in classrooms has both pros and cons. First, removing phones can promote learning without distractions. With students paying more attention, test scores could soar, and information could be easily absorbed. Another pro is the socialization aspect. Teens are developing and maturing and require socialization to thrive. At this stage, it is important […]