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Discussions rise over a four-day school week for students

Thursday, February 8, 2024 - 11:13

There is a current Pennsylvania debate on whether a four-day school week has positive effects on students. According to CBS News, nearly 900 districts nationwide have already adopted this new concept, but is it the best idea? Traditionally, schools have had five days a week to align everyone onto the same schedule. More commonly, kids would help their families with farming when they weren’t in school which made up the entire school calendar. This is why summer break was invented, being used for different seasons of agriculture. A lot of debaters argue that this system is outdated and needs to be changed. The idea of cutting the week down to four days has caused a lot of discussion and debate. Some people believe that a four-day school week is beneficial, while others believe that there is no reason to change traditional policies.

March Matinee Film

Thursday, February 8, 2024 - 10:10

Sunday Matinee: Words & Film Series at Hughes Library Join us for the upcoming installment of the Words & Film Series at the Hughes Library! Event Details: Date: Sunday, March 4th Time: 2:00 PM Location: Edinger Community Room, Hughes Library Featured Film: “Are you there God? It’s me, Margaret.” Starring Rachel McAdams, Abby Rider Fortson, and Kathy Bates, this film delves into the introspective journey of an eleven-year-old named Margaret. Her relocation to a new town becomes a catalyst for contemplating life’s intricacies, friendship dynamics, and the nuances of adolescence. Supported by her mother and grandmother, both navigating their own paths in this new environment, the three characters explore questions of identity and the pursuit of meaning.

“The Hunger Games: Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes” review

Thursday, February 8, 2024 - 09:41

You’re probably familiar with the “Hunger Games” franchise. The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes (2023) was the latest piece to this. In my opinion, it was one of the best movies of the “Hunger Games” franchise. This movie is a prequel to all the other “Hunger Games” movies, a wildly popular dystopian series that started in 2012. In this movie, the 10th Hunger Games is taking place. The once-rich Snow family has been living in poverty due to unfortunate circumstances. Coralinus Snow has made it his goal to bring his family back to their former glory. He and other students at his academy become mentors in the 10th game to win the Plinth Prize. This goes well until he falls in love with Lucy Grey Baird, a tribute for the game. He breaks many rules, risking his chance of winning if he is caught. The outcome of the 10th game and his actions will affect his future.