After semester one, Howard County is planning on going back into the buildings using a hybrid model of learning. If you were unaware, the hybrid model proposed for Howard County is that students will be divided into two groups, labeled “A” and “B.”  The “A” group will be in the buildings on Mondays and Tuesdays doing synchronous work while the “B” group will go on … Continue reading Virtual Learning: Going Back

Pop culture has a huge impact on all of us, however, teenagers are the most susceptible to its influence. One’s adolescent years are a time for discovering values, morals, and most importantly: self-discovery. From fashion to music, the media never fails to push an unrealistic narrative for teens. Teens are just slightly older children still growing and developing with impressionable minds that the media targets … Continue reading Pop culture and its impact on teens: Brandy Melville

Growing up, we all watched shows from different channels geared towards children, such as Nickelodeon and Disney. But which is better? In addition, which of these two channels educates its viewers on the topic of equality between races?  The TV channel Nickelodeon first went by the name “Pinwheel.” It first aired on December 1, 1977, and later rebranded to what we know today as Nickelodeon … Continue reading Why is Nickelodeon better than most TV Networks?