Y’know, we get it. School can be a rough, busy time, especially if you’re juggling a job and extracurriculars with a full courseload. Here are some time management tips from a seasoned multitasker that might make things a bit easier: 1. Organization is key Yeah, there isn’t really a way to get around this. The […]
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In school, I didn’t understand why one student got 90% and another student got 50%, even though I knew that they both knew the content very well (and were reciting it to me from first to fifth period). These differences in scores can be blamed largely on understanding context. Context refers to why, where, and […]
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Sometimes when you’re studying, it can be a bit hard to concentrate with lots of background noise or even with none at all. Sometimes a song is the only solution. If you’re like me, and you tend to be more focused while listening to music, then I have the perfect life of songs for you […]
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As the last days of November have drawn to a close, we finally begin our countdown to Christmas. On every street corner, glittering lights are strung amongst tinsel and bells. In every household, Christmas trees bear their glorious ornaments. All through the town, the sounds of Christmas can be heard. Along with the anticipation of a […]
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There’s no doubt that a number of you have started school or are even well into school already. For those of you out there who are confused because your school doesn’t start until later, congratulations. You’re lucky, and I envy you. I started school last week — the dreaded, infamous junior year — and it’s already been pretty […]
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As you’ve probably noticed, we’re nearing the end of AP and IB testing season. Maybe it was your teachers reminding you to study incessantly, the fact that you’ve had it marked on your calendar for months, or the telltale sign of countless students hauling around their Barron’s or Princeton Review books constantly that tipped you […]
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Well…this is a bit awkward. When my dear editor asked me to write an article about senioritis, I sat staring at the email for a good couple of minutes before I started laughing; I then went downstairs and told my mom, and she started laughing, too: “They want you to write about senioritis? You?!” Because, […]
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i. If it’s 2 A.M. and you’re trying to study for that algebra test you have tomorrow, but there is a lump in your throat from the tears you’re trying to stop, give yourself a break. Your mental health was, is, and will always be more important than a few extra marks on a test. […]
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It’s that time again. The school year is upon us, and whether you welcome the shifting afternoon light and the chance to return to a scholarly routine or curse the first day of school like a case of the stomach flu, it’s coming friends. So, let’s get this rig moving in the right direction. To make […]
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