A Room with a Use

submitted by David - Some people like to have areas in their home that are designated for certain things only.  They may have an exercise room, or a home office, etc...what is your opinion on designating a single use for a room?

School's Out for Summer (Almost)

submitted by TedBlake - Summer is almost here and school is almost over.  Most of us say that we can't wait for school to be over because we don't like it.  But, we all have to like something about school.  What was your favorite part of school this year and why?

The Classics

submitted by Andy - Classic novels are a controversial subject, especially for students.  Some think the classics are dull and out of touch, while others feel they are great and a journey into the past.  What is your opinion and don't forget to SEW it up.

A Philosophical Question

submitted by ItsLidia - Why are we here?

Putting off Til Tomorrow...

submitted by Abby - Procrastination.  The fifteen letter word that eats us all.  We all try to avoid it, but it always shows up in the end.  Do you think you are a procrastinator?  If so, when do you procrastinate most?  For what reason?  What do you do when you procrastinate?

Songs or Poems

submitted by Nick - Which do you think has a greater effect on people, music or poetry?

Right Around the Corner

submitted by Brittany - What are your thoughts on high school?  Do you feel prepared for it?  What are you most worried about?  Most excited for?

If I Could Change the Past...

submitted by Rachel - If you could go back in time and change one historical event, what would it be?  Why?  How do you think that change would affect the world today?

May Books of the Month

Mrs. Lever's Picks:
Green Angel by Alice Hoffman
Deadline by Chris Crutcher
Mr. Horvath's Picks:
Speak by Laurie Halse Anderson
Leviathan by Scott Westerfeld
Partner Pick:
The Book Thief by Markus Zusak
Jockey Hollow Book Club Pick:
Between Shades of Gray by Ruta Septys
Classic Picks:
In Our Time by Ernest Hemingway
Complete Short Stories by Graham Greene
Author to Know:

At the Drive-In

submitted by Anna M - On June 6, 1933 the first drive-in movie theatre opened in New Jersey.  Have you ever veen to a drive-in, would you go to one?  How do you think the experience would be different than the movie theatres we go to right now?

Grow Up Peter Pan

submitted by Kim - We all look back fondly on the simplicity of our lives when we were really little.  I also remember how much I looked forward to getting older.  It is strange that now we wish for those early childhood days.  Would you give up all of your new freedoms for the simple fun life you had when you were little?

Classic or SOOO Yesterday?

submitted by No-nickname Jessica C. - Many of us have tried to read a "classic" novel and hated it.  Some people say it is because the language and writing is hard to comprehend.  Other people say that it is hard to relate to the characters because their lives are so different from ours.  Have you tried a classic?  What do you think?  Will you try to read one in the future?

Bad Weather

submitted by Matt S. - Recently, tornadoes ravaged the southern states.  Hundreds are dead and thousands more have lost everything.  It is a good time for us to reflect on how lucky we are when things in our lives are stable and safe.  Think about your life.  What do you appreciate most?  What are you most thankful for?

The End is Near

submitted by Emily - 8th grade is quickly coming to an end, but it feels like it just got started.  What is your opinion about this year?  Did it go by fast or slow for you?  Was this a good year overall?