The Diversity Of Drinking
Jacob Kim, Staff Writer
April 22, 2019
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Over spring break, a high school student went on vacation to Mexico. The student, being from the United States, was able to drink in the central American country, as the legal age to consume alcohol is only 18. The student, who occasionally drinks alcohol in the states, said that the convenience of being...
What to Expect when Flunking Classes
Paul Heggen, Staff Writer
April 19, 2019
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Sometimes whether desired or not a person may wind up flunking a class. Counsler Julie Fulton says the flunk rate of classes are exceptionally high. Usually, when students flunk they come to her. What counselors do is offer advice, or simple little tricks to help students boost their grades. "Entering...
Suffering through sick days
Kaylee Ross, Staff Writer
April 17, 2019
Going to school sick is something many students face in order to keep up with grades and classes. Either parents tell them they have to go and push through the day or there may be an important upcoming test. Although grades are the main priority it is important to get rest in order for that nasty cough...
Rolling in the Dough
Caroline Christensen, Staff Writer
April 15, 2019
In these divisive times when it is seemingly impossible to reach a general consensus, the American people seem to agree on one thing...college is expensive. In Iowa, the average cost for a four-year public college is an average of $19,548, while a private college education costs $43,921. With tuitio...
Self Deprecating Humor’s Impact on Mental Health
Jenna Olson, Staff Writer
April 10, 2019
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Over the past few years, much of society’s humor has evolved so that it centers around jokes made at a person’s own expense. Self-deprecating humor is currently at the height of its popularity. Whether it be comedy routines, advertisements, memes, or everyday conversations, it is everywhere. But what even is ...
Rounding grades
Parker Anderson, Staff Writer
April 8, 2019
With the sudden switch to standards based grading, there is a lot of debate about rounding grades. If a student would get a seven out of eight on an assignment, it would give them a B+ in the class. For most students, they would just accept the 87.5% and move on, while everyone else would get tons of an...
