(Pixabay) While structured classes may seem effective at improving test scores and maintaining order, they harm students’ long-term learning and development. This debate is even more relevant as Houston has recently shifted to a new educational system based on strict schedules and curriculums. Houston’s new strict schooling model, although it seems effective at boosting schools’…

(Flickr) Robert F. Kennedy Jr., long known for his outspoken views on vaccines and public health, has faced intense scrutiny in Senate hearings following his nomination by President Trump to lead the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). While Kennedy has attempted to reframe his positions in a more moderate light, his history of…

(Wikimedia) Super Bowl LIX is set as we will see the Philadelphia Eagles facing up against the reigning Super Bowl champs, Kansas City Chiefs. The two will meet in New Orleans on Sunday, February 9, in the Caesars Superdome. Now we take a look at the key players and strategies for the two respective teams.…

(Wikimedia) Here’s a look at what’s been going on in sports: The Ohio State Buckeyes are National Champions once again following a dominant win over Notre Dame– their first championship since 2014. The game began with a 10-minute Notre Dame drive resulting in a touchdown, but the Buckeyes bounced back, scoring 21 straight unanswered. They…

Flickr The debate over women serving in the U.S. military, particularly in combat roles, has long been contentious. While many argue that women have proven their capability to meet the demands of these positions, others believe that their inclusion could potentially disrupt military effectiveness. At its core, this debate speaks to larger societal questions about…

 (@columbusacademy Instagram) Columbus Academy canceled classes on Tuesday, January 21, because of the freezing temperatures ranging from a low of 5 to a high of 14 degrees Fahrenheit. Students loved that they had an extra day of break following MLK Jr. Day, and I was glad to sleep in after watching Ohio State win the…

Flickr Since last week, new developments involving TikTok’s future in the U.S. have arisen. After the 12-hour shutdown on Sunday, January 19, the 75 day temporary extension is currently underway. Attention has turned to potential buyers who could tsecure the app’s future for its 170 million American users. Surfaced as possible buyers include billionaires Frank…

(Wikimedia) Here’s a look at what’s been happening in sports this week: The divisional round in the NFL has just wrapped up, so we looked at who punched their ticket into the Conference Championship games. The 1 seeded Kansas City Chiefs hosted the Houston Texans at Arrowhead Stadium in frigid temperatures this weekend as the…

Flickr TikTok is more than just an app. It’s a creative outlet, a way to connect, and for some a livelihood. But its future in the United States is in jeopardy. The U.S. government was scheduled to ban TikTok on January 19 because it parent company, ByteDance, shares its data with the Chinese government that…

Just before New Year’s Eve, California Insurance Commissioner, Ricardo Lara, unveiled a new regulation intended to tackle the growing difficulties homeowners face in securing coverage and to establish a more resilient insurance market. While the announcement was hailed as a “landmark” move, its significance was quickly overshadowed by a series of devastating wildfires—beginning with the…