Why ChatGPT Should Not be Banned in Schools By: Sophia Stafford In the 1970s, a new instrument faced opposition from parents and educators alike. They believed that if this instrument were used in schools, it would be detrimental to students’ understanding of the material, promote academic dishonesty, and foster reliance on technology. The contested instrument? A handheld […]
Category: Food for Thought
Mr. Tweet’s Twitter
Musk’s Mismanagement of Twitter By: Saanika Raina Elon Musk’s acquisition of Twitter has been followed by mass firings, the flouting of safety protocols, and the reinstatement of accounts of individuals and groups who promote hate speech. These actions are making Twitter a hotbed of misinformation and disinformation. Musk joined Twitter as a user in 2010 […]
Testing Testing
A defense of standardized tests in college admissions By: Daniel Kyte-Zable For many juniors at BB&N and similarly competitive high schools, the college process formally begins with one question – ACT or SAT? Since their inception in 1959 and 1926 respectively, the two tests have served as deciding factors in college admissions and as sources of dread for students, […]
The Idaho Murders: A Double Tragedy
Online sleuths cross the line of curiosity and insensitivity By: Charlotte Trodden Digital technology is undoubtedly the greatest accomplishment by mankind. Practically every aspect of daily life became less time consuming. Finding jobs became easier, shopping morphed into a strictly online event, and communication suddenly took mere seconds. However, when the internet allowed for the […]
School Lunch Reform
Christian Bateman // The real solution to feeding America’s youth is not what we expect // Providing K-12 students with access to nutritious meals should become a priority for educators in the United States. Though the CDC’s nutritional guidelines recommend 2-3 cups of vegetables per day as a primary source of nutrients, only 2% of […]
China’s Crypto Ban
Nico Bers // Environmental consequences could inspire new regulation of cryptocurrencies // On September 24, 2021, China completely banned all cryptocurrency-related transactions and activities, sending Bitcoin’s share price tumbling by $2,000. Although China banned cryptocurrency (crypto) trading in May 2019, some foreign transactions have continued since then. The Chinese government cracked down on crypto harshly […]
The Chinese Video Game Ban
David Min // A Threat to Personal Liberties and Freedom // Video games: to ban or not to ban? In late August, the Chinese government announced that minors will be restricted to playing video games three times a week—an hour on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday each. During the school week, video games will be strictly banned. […]
China’s #MeToo Movement
Caroline Roche // Chinese authorities must allow sexual abuse survivors to share their stories // Can China’s #MeToo movement overcome the obstacles posed by censorship of the media? The #MeToo movement is a social media phenomenon that went viral in the United States, sparking conversations about justice for sexual assault victims. The campaign originated in […]
AOC’s “Tax the Rich” Dress
Shane McCauley // Neither performative nor hypocritical // By attending the 2021 Met Gala in a dress emblazoned with the words “tax the rich,” Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (AOC) successfully furthered her agenda by spreading awareness about America’s flawed taxation policy. However, many progressives have criticized AOC from the left, insisting that the move stimulates no […]
The Dangers of Fast Fashion
Annie Stockwell // Is that $2.00 shirt really worth it? // Scrolling through Youtube, a user can easily access several videos titled “Huge Shein Haul” followed by expressive emojis. In one of the videos, a teenager jumps into the frame of the screen clutching oversized boxes filled with clothing. As she tears apart the plastic […]