The Economic Impact of A.I. Will Be Significant
The fall out from A.I. taking over people’s jobs will be difficult to overcome. But is the trouble inevitable? Continue reading The Economic Impact of A.I. Will Be Significant
Category: Commentary
An Average AP Exam
An AP English language and composition student writes a note of commiseration to his fellow test-takers. Continue reading An Average AP Exam
Central’s Summer of 2023
The countdown is on! What are your plans for the summer break? Pine Needle writers Amelia Schaefbauer and Kylie Meier got the inside scoop on what the students and staff are planning to fill their summer days with. Continue reading Central’s Summer of 2023
Testing For What?
A student’s views on test-taking and the stress it causes. Continue reading Testing For What?
Everything You Touch Is Already Sold
Remember when your parents told you you if you didn’t work hard and stay in school you’d be living in a cardboard box under a bridge? Well… Continue reading Everything You Touch Is Already Sold
Modern Architecture is Ugly
“Stop making everything grey.” This is your sign to paint your bedroom walls with color and culture, like you’ve always wanted. Continue reading Modern Architecture is Ugly
Chronically Online: The Fatal Diagnosis
When was the last time you took a walk through the park? Continue reading Chronically Online: The Fatal Diagnosis
Why Smile
How many times a day do you smile? Continue reading Why Smile
ATTENTION!! Crisis in Public Schools
How many baby carrots did you step on walking into school this morning? Continue reading ATTENTION!! Crisis in Public Schools
Critical Criticism Of Modern Autotuned Mumble Rap
“Back in my day we had REAL music” Is the new generation of rap music harmful to its younger audience? Continue reading Critical Criticism Of Modern Autotuned Mumble Rap
The Virtues of Being Poor
Growing up rich might be nice, but there are virtues only growing up poor can provide. Continue reading The Virtues of Being Poor
B Is for Bad
To a raging perfectionist, not quite perfect is as good as failure. Continue reading B Is for Bad
He Said No
The man who hurt my mom and me for years said no. He didn’t want to see me, as if I was the problem. Continue reading He Said No
The Bass Player Is the Essential Underdog
Only the most die hard music fans can name the bass players, but what would rock bands be without them? Continue reading The Bass Player Is the Essential Underdog
It’s Not Due Yet: An Anatomy of a Procrastinator
Procrastination gets a bad rap. Some of it is deserved, but if so many people do it, it must have its perks. Continue reading It’s Not Due Yet: An Anatomy of a Procrastinator
Changing My Look
Why do people dress the way they do? If they don’t like it, why not change it? If only it were that easy. Continue reading Changing My Look
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