Here’s What I Think: Standardized Tests
November 14, 2019
“Stop. Put your pencil down and close the test booklet.” The infamous words that we all know too well. Whether it be the ACT, SAT, or one of the standardized tests many of us took as middle schoolers, that phrase is said at the end of each section when time is complete. There are many flaws involved...
Here’s What I Think: Toilet Seats
October 13, 2019
It was a gloomy Wednesday morning. I had just finished my first Statistics test, and I was not feeling good about it. The cramps in my stomach weren’t helping me out either. All I wanted was to go to the restroom and relaxingly use one of the stalls. I walk in, sit down, and immediately spring up…...
Sleeping on the Job: Why Chaminade Should Change its Start Time
Ryan Bradley
October 9, 2019
One of the ubiquitous problems that affects most school communities is the issue of school start times. At Chaminade, our school day officially begins at 7:45 AM. Unfortunately, this early start time almost guarantees that many students will not get the recommended number of hours of sleep each night. ...