The indispensable vacation

As the school year comes to an end and summer vacation begins, students prepare to wind down for the three months of summer before the next school year begins. Some people wonder if summer vacation is necessary. However, it is plain to see that summer vacation is a vital part of life as a student.  […]

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A novel I will remember tomorrow, and tomorrow, and tomorrow

“Tomorrow, and tomorrow, and tomorrow.” This is the start of the second sentence of Macbeth’s most famous soliloquy in William Shakespeare’s “Macbeth.” The soliloquy speaks on Macbeth’s own outlook on the future and on life itself after the death of Lady Macbeth. This is also the title of Gabrielle Zevin’s latest novel, encapsulating the theme […]

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Smartphones are beneficial for education

Whether in classrooms or at home, the general consensus seems to be that smartphones are distracting to students and take away from their education. Many people believe that smartphones distract students from completing schoolwork at home. However, smartphones can be highly beneficial for students, especially when used in the right ways.  Most students, especially those […]

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