Recently, I wrote an op-ed on why some students are reluctant to share their ideas candidly. I suggested potential solutions to the problem, namely outlets for expressions such as Socratic Seminars and class discussions. This time, I’d like to talk about another form of expression that students should take advantage of if they can — joining, or contributing to, Theogony.
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Students Shy Away From Discussions. Why That’s a Problem and What We Could Do To Fix It.
To Andrew Orzel, it seems like years since anyone in his government and economics classes expressed conservative ideas. That is concerning — given the diverse nature of the ACHS student body, one would expect a wide range of ideas discussed in a classroom setting.
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For Students, Inflation is an Ever-Growing but Addressable Problem
4 years ago, the United States had an annual inflation rate of just 1.9%. In 2022, that number has soared to 8.5%. These aren't just abstract numbers; everyday, students are noticing worrying effects of this financial situation.
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Teachers Take Side Jobs to Offset Low Pay
Imagine ordering an Uber after a late night out with friends and seeing your teacher pull up. While the situation seems unlikely, many teachers work side jobs to make a living. Teachers are some of the hardest working members of society, so why are they underpaid? Forty Alexandria City High School teachers participated in a survey about teacher pay and side jobs, and the results were illuminating.
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Brightside By The Lumineers- Album Review
On January 14, 2022, The Lumineers came out with their newest album “BRIGHTSIDE.” This is their fourth studio album. The Lumineers is a band of two; Wesley Schultz (lead vocals, guitar) and Jeremiah Fraites (drums, percussion, piano). The Lumineers new album consists of nine new songs: BRIGHTSIDE, A.M. RADIO, WHERE WE ARE, BIRTHDAY, BIG SHOT, NEVER REALLY MINE, ROLLERCOASTER, REMINGTON, and REPRISE. In total, the album is 30 minutes long.
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What Does It Mean To Separate The Political And The Personal?
Explore the past through music and who knows what you'll discover. Maybe a bridge to the present.
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Serendipity: Worth The Read?
Even though I’ve never been a fan of short stories, I decided to give Serendipity a try. With stories by well-known authors such as Sandhya Menon, Abigail Hing Wen, and Anna-Marie Mclemore, I was looking forward to reading stories from some of my favorite authors as well as discovering new ones as well.
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State Bird of the Old Dominion: Another Opinion
In 1950, the northern cardinal (Cardinalis cardinalis) was established as the state bird of Virginia. With its vivid red color and tufted head, the cardinal is instantly recognizable and it is easy to see why Virginia would pick a bird that stands out among other garden-variety fowl. Since its establishment, the cardinal has become a beloved figure not only for its stunning plumage but also as a symbol of Virginia state pride. So if all of this is true, why should Virginia change its state bird?
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Students’ Opinions on the Thanksgiving Break Extension
On Friday, October 29, it was announced that Thanksgiving break would be extended to a full week November 22 through 26, instead of just the 24 through the 26. It was cited that the break was lengthened to give students and staff a mental health break.
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Del Ray: The Muffin Saga
As muffin consumers, we pride ourselves on understanding the ins and outs of muffinery. Each place we visited was rated on a scale from 1 to 10 in three different categories, the highest ranking being a 30 and the lowest a 0. Texture, taste, and density were the three categories under evaluation. Though we went for muffins, the atmosphere and pricing were also part of our concern about the perfect Del Ray muffin.
