Month: October 2025

The Pressure to Conform

BY SUMMER CRANDALL Middle school wasn’t just a tough time for me, it was awkward for almost everyone. Back then, individuality seemed nearly impossible. Everyone wanted to fit in, follow the latest trends, and never go against what their friends said.  Conformity ruled our hallways, and standing out […]

AI and the Classroom

BY SUMMER CRANDALL Peers in the classroom jumping to different tabs on their Chromebooks as the teacher paces the room while they’re hiding screens afraid to be caught cheating. Then you think, “How did Timmy get an A+ on the writing assignment?” Artificial intelligence tools like ChatGPT, Grammarly, […]