Implementing new interactive opportunities in the classroom, the Troy High School administration plans to provide Education ViewBoards for all teachers by October. In contrast to the old, original projectors, ViewBoards produced by ViewSonic are advanced touchscreen displays with whiteboards and sharing features. Teachers can write directly on the boards with the attached pens or their…
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Best College Application Resources
Typing “college application,” “scholarships,” and “college essay” into a search engine can provide one with so many results, yet very little advances into the college admissions journey. As a result, the large amounts of information often cause students to feel extremely overwhelmed and lost when starting college research. Taking this into consideration, I have narrowed…
Hobbies Picked Up by Students to Destress
As in-person school has finally started, students have become even more stressed out,. To combat this, many are relying on hobbies that serve as moral boosts in their daily lives. Although many hobbies vary in time and effort, they are all significant to individuals because they serve as the only source of happiness. However, all…
Demon Slayer: The Art Within The Demon
Demon Slayer is a historical action manga that recently concluded on May 18, 2020. The story follows a young man named Tanjiro Kamado who starts to hunt demons after they kill his family and turn his sister into a demon. Since the start of Tanjiro’s adventure, Demon Slayer has received an anime adaptation, a movie…
Traveling to Peru Amidst a Global Pandemic
I stood and took in the picturesque view of the ancient Incan ruins that are Machu Picchu. With sky-high, lush green mountains, and clouds hovering in the background, these surrounding qualities gave proper justice to the architectural brilliance and historical-importance of the Inca citadel. In August of 2021, my family and I had the opportunity…
[EDITORS COLUMN] An Ardent Appreciation for Art
Art can be found in our everyday lives, but it’s rare to find such a large array of art displays in one space. Orange County hosts two prominent art festivals every year: the Festival of the Arts and the Sawdust Festival. Although the events differ, both promise to present visitors with an astonishing collection of…
From Paper to iPad
Art is a field that takes practice and time. Though I have been drawing since preschool, I have stuck to pencil and paper. After an accumulation of inspiration from art classes, Youtube videos, and Instagram posts, I decided to explore a new type of medium?digital art. Over several months, I used an illustration app called…
How Has COVID-19 Affected the Lives of the Competitive Dance Community?
No matter how big or small, it is an absolute fact that COVID-19 has impacted the lives of everyone around the world. Whether it is wearing masks everywhere we go, or having a completely different lifestyle after this pandemic, everyone has their own adjustments they need to make in order to adapt to this new…
Gen Z: Navigating In-Person School
“This is an unprecedented era.” “The world is going through trying times.” These cliches are starting to try people’s patience. More than saying overused, shallow phrases attempting to bring comfort, students transitioning into in-person schools need genuine, heartfelt care. After a year of remote desolation, Gen Z has never been more isolated. The American Psychological…
U.S. Air Force Academy’s Acceptance Day for ’25 Cadets
As one of the five military academies of the nation, the United States Air Force Academy, is a highly prestigious source of world-class education and military training. Students who aim to enter USAFA must be of high academic achievement and have great physical stamina. This year’s appointees of the class of 2025 first underwent their…