In celebration of the 35th anniversary of the Legend of Zelda franchise, Nintendo announced that they will release a Nintendo Switch remake for classic Zelda games, including “Wind Waker,” “Twilight Princess,” and “Skyward Sword HD.” With “The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening” already released into a Nintendo Switch remake on Sept. 20, 2019, fans of the Zelda franchise have been...
Research Suggests That Getting Expelled is the First Step to Becoming a Millionaire
Dropping out of school appears to be the single best way to become a millionaire, as exhibited by Steve Jobs, Mark Zuckerberg, and Bill Gates. With 18.6 million millionaires residing within the US and 20 million students attending college each year, the statistics are striking; the ratio of graduates to millionaires is simply pathetic. Principles and headmasters across the globe...
Buff Mice Help Astronauts
Dr. Se-Jin Lee and Emily Germain-Lee’s muscle-enhanced mice offer encouraging results for the future of astronauts pursuing lengthy space voyages, as reported by a US News article. Astronauts serve as vessels of exploration, unveiling the unknown and uncovering discoveries that sculpt human knowledge through space travel, allowing one to experience the unforgiving emptiness and fulfillment of the universe vicariously. Because...
The Blooming History of Cherry Blossoms in Korea
Times pass and seasons change. As the once-naked trees escape the winter, the blossoming trees reveal their true beauty. The petite, delicate buds blooming into soft cherry blossoms and the rays of sunshine melting frozen streams tell us that spring has officially arrived. The majority of the people I know are pleased with this transition—everyone except my grandpa. The arrival...
The History and Future of Cr#p
Whether you’re four years old or forty, everybody loves potty humor. And why not? Humans are weird. We turn food into energy, sure, but along the way our bodies sure make some unpleasant byproducts. Benjamin Franklin himself once wrote to the Royal Academy in England a letter to complain about one of the better known byproducts: It is universally well...
A Brief History of Saturday Morning Cartoons
In elementary school when you woke up on a Saturday morning, you would come downstairs for breakfast and then, for the average American kid, sit down and watch Saturday morning cartoons. There was usually nothing educational about these shows, but they were always entertaining. From Looney Tunes to Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles to the Smurfs, these cartoons captivated thousands of...
Tips on How to Avoid Fast Fashion
Who doesn’t love to shop? Clothing is a necessity, but many people shop in excess, me included. Although it is very tempting to splurge on a great deal, its important to learn the benefits of shopping ethically and staying away from fast fashion. Some easy ways to avoid fast fashion are to shop locally, read into the details of the...
Bright Lights Are Not Always The Brightest Idea
Gigantic and bright fluorescent lights are found throughout the classrooms, hallways, bathrooms, cafeteria, gym, library, offices, and practically every room at Dartmouth High School. Occasionally, students, faculty, and staff members are affected by the light transmitted by the fluorescent lights on a daily basis. Are these overly bright lights affecting student learning, attitude, and work ethic? At DHS there has...
Where is the Line Between Disciplining Students and Over-Punishing Them?
For centuries, a Catholic education has often been viewed as a coveted symbol of faith and regard. Sacred Heart Academy strives to meet and excel past the standards of Catholic values, as well as the school mission statement, which explains the determination to “promote the growth of the whole person in a caring environment that encourages personal integrity, compassion, justice...
The World of General Aviation
When most people think of aviation, they envision big jetliners landing at Logan airport after their 8-hour journey across the Atlantic or their 6-hour journey across the country. These airplanes exist within the modern commercial-airline network, which is truly remarkable in its ability to transport you to almost every corner of the globe (pre-Covid). Spending summer afternoons at Castle Island...