Are the songs getting boring? Is today’s music getting boring and sloppy? Maybe. Although it is fun to listen to, there are patterns in music, like ABAB, ABCA , or different combos. And most of today’s is AAAA, which is sad, the same thing over and over. It gets a little boring. Older MUSIC […]
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Falling off: The true advice of falling off a Horse, by Melody Kaye.
Is it worth it? Do you feel that getting hurt because of a horse is worth loving them? Did you know that on average 200 people a year get injured horse related? So many adults and children ride and fall off, sometimes they can be serious and others can be not so serious. How […]
Sharks: Why the big toothed beasts aren’t as bad as we think! By Sam Cahaly
Should You Be Scared? No! Most people are afraid of sharks but what most people don’t know is that sharks are not man eaters. Dangerous… NOT! “Sharks are not dangerous to humans,” says Claypit Hill student Eric Cahaly. ”They don’t think of us as food.” The chance of being attacked is twice less likely than […]
Dance: Is the fun activity worth the time and effort? by Madi Crozier
Are the late nights worth it? It is a typical day for Madi Crozier, a 6th grade student at Wayland Middle School. As soon as school is over, she heads straight to dance for 4 hours of classes. After, she rides home, quickly eats dinner, takes a shower, then does her homework until 9:45. Then […]
Skiing: The Ups and Downs of the Sport by Gavyn Davies
Injuries Injuries are the worst part of skiing, but is the broken and bruised body worth the rush you get from gliding in top of snow? Are injuries worth it? “Yes they are,” says expert skier Jack M. Staiti. He fell on a mogle field and hit his humerus on a rock that dislocated it. […]
The Truth about School Lunches by Aarushi Aggarwal
Do You Really Want To Eat Them? Why pack a lunch when you can get a perfectly good, healthy one at school? It saves time in the morning, some parents say. Other parents say its a waste of money and good food from home. Which side is right? This year school lunch trays have been […]
Chess by Liang Lu
Chess is a board game that with king, queen, rook, pawn, bishop, and knight. When you almost catch the king on the other side, which means if it doesn’t move and you can catch it, you need to say check. Chess also help your brain works very well. You need to remember all the moves […]
Buying or Renting a Second Home: Is it worth the money? by Owen Smith
Bigger and Better Most people have to shop or go to sports games on weekends but Sam Cahaly, brother of two, is getting ready to go kayaking, hiking or skiing. A second home can even sometimes be better than your other home. In your usual house you need everything necessary to live a happy […]
Traveling: What are the Pros and Cons by Angela Chi
Is Traveling Worth It? Or Not? Rachel Barker hops off the bus, into bustling, noisy Manhattan. There are people everywhere. A car speeds by her. She coughs, waving away the car exhaust. Eyes watering from the smoke, she’s takes out her camera. The shutter clicks, snapping a picture of the famous Empire State Building. Rachel […]
Swimming by Nikolai Ilyin
Pros And Cons Swimming is a popular sport that a lot of people enjoy. Some people do it because it is refreshing and it is good exercise. Other people do it to compete, while some swim in a pool, at a lake, or at the beach for fun. Many people like it, […]