Robert’s column: A Portrait of the Artist as an Old Man
by ROBERT MIRANDA
“Life would be infinitely happier if we could only be born at the age of 80 and gradually approach 18.” –Mark Twain
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Focus: Half full or half empty?
by SARAH HANASHIRO & ROBERT MIRANDA
Often acknowledged as people who “see the glass half-full,” optimists and their positive emotions can undo the effects of stressful experiences, benefiting people’s mental and physical health.
Read moreRobert’s Column: Another American in Paris
by ROBERT MIRANDA
The Parisian waiter gave me a quizzical look and, then, after what seemed like an eternity (but was in reality only about three seconds), nodded.
Read moreArregui returns as new principal
by ROBERT MIRANDA
After serving for two years as principal of Macy Intermediate, Francisco Arregui has returned to Schurr High School as principal.
Read moreRising costs of higher education in the U.S
This fall, nearly 22 million students will attend some sort of higher education after high school, seeking to better their lives. What many of them may not realize is that the benefits of higher education—enrichment, possibilities of building a career—come with a very steep price; one that has almost exponentially trended upward.
Read moreOn Cursive Writing
While many may have written in cursive in the past, the new, digitally-dominated era we are living in has clearly changed the way we write, leading to the saddening decline of a treasured skill.
Read moreToddlers and Technology
Nearly half of all children under the age of 4 are using cell phones and iPads; however, current studies show that the risks of using these devices may be high in the long run.
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