Why bother learning?

“You learn something new every day.” Isn’t that a phrase you’ve often heard, both in sarcasm and in belief? No matter the case, it’s true. Whether you believe that what you learned was worth the time or effort, if you’ll likely forget the next day, is based on your opinion. By looking at something called…

6 tips for better test-taking

Tests are challenging. They are stressful, and as we move up in grades, much harder and much riskier. Only a certain amount of time is given for tests, so it’s best to use the time efficiently. From my 12 or so years of taking tests, I’ve only recently begun developing tips for myself on how to…

The throwaway epidemic

In the past few decades, humans have taken to a more sedentary lifestyle. This has not only lead to the over consumption of disposable items around the household, but has also had an impact on the amount of waste we produce. We have substituted products such as cloth diapers, plates, utensils, and more for their…