Distractions during the school day
By Chase Porter Staff Writer While analyzing a normal school of mine I realize that I am distracted from what I am actually supposed to be doing the majority of the time. Just think fellow classmates, what really distracts you while your at school? What do I consider to be the biggest distraction during my school day you ask? I’d have to say its definitely my phone. I never thought I’d say this but my phone is almost apart of me now and I’m sure that’s true for almost everyone with a smart phone. These phones aren’t just great for playing games, such as Fruit Ninja, my personal favorite, but with the incorporation of group…
Our virtually reality
Erica Rohde Staff Writer “You don’t actually believe that we’ve become slaves to technology yet, do you?” I was curious at what the substitute teacher was asking and I felt a little misunderstood. There was no way that I was contradicting what I had spent my entire life believing in. “We already are.” The sub had walked in with typed out lessons and handouts on technology of the 21st century and how, one day, we will have robots simulating people and you won’t be able to differentiate between the two. As I sat in class, I disagreed with his opinion and almost every point he made. It was more than just a disagreement. His accusations…
iPhones proving useful for many students
by Caitlin Conner Following CISD’s new policy change regarding laptop computers in the classroom and cell phones during passing periods, the allowance of phones during class hours may not be an unattainable dream much longer. Many students at CHS believe that using cell phones, more accurately iPhones is extremely beneficial in the classroom. “I think that using phones is actually really helpful because you can look up things much easier rather than having to go to a computer,” junior Ryan Williams said. “Instead of taking the entire class to the computer lab, people can just pull out their phones and Google something really quickly.” Several classrooms, including senior Meredith McDonald’s economics class, are already allowing…