The history of the death penalty, otherwise known as capital punishment, may trace back as early as colonial times during the 1600’s in the United States, according to Carol Dwankowski’s “The Death Penalty in the USA – A Short History,” and has become an eternally controversial debate ever since. But what exactly is capital punishment? According to Merriam-Webster, an American company that publishes reference books, … Continue reading Capital Punishment: Is it Right?

     Oakland Mills High School is the home of the Scorpions and is known for its diversity. Those belonging to a large variety of ethnicities, backgrounds, and cultures can be found in this school. In addition to these very important aspects of identity, one can also be defined by their sex. In the school setting, many have been in academic environments where their peer … Continue reading CoEd or Single-Sex Education?

     Students who miss 10% of school, or about 18 days throughout the year, negatively affects a student’s academic performance. Whether the absence is excused or unexcused, absence has an impact on student performance in school. Snow days are not necessarily affecting how students perform; there are students who do not show up even when there is little to no snow on the ground … Continue reading How are Snow Days Affecting Students’ Performance in School?