Monthly Archives: May 2020

Keep Your Hands Off Our Kids! (Editorial-Charlie Schuldt)

24 inches in length, 3 inches wide, and ½ of an inch thick. These are the measurements of the wooden paddle that the Pickens County Board of Education recommended in 2015 to beat children who misbehaved in school. Historically corporal punishment was used to keep prisoners and slaves in line. Nowadays, it is used to … Continue reading Keep Your Hands Off Our Kids! (Editorial-Charlie Schuldt)

Does life exist or has it existed on another planet

Does life Exist or has it existed on another planet. The question has been around for millions of years: are we alone in this big universe? Nasa’s early planet finding missions, such as Kepler,  K2, or the James Webb Space Telescope, could yield bare bones evidence of the potentially habitable worlds. I believe that life … Continue reading Does life exist or has it existed on another planet

Should Parents Be More Supportive of Their Child’s Mental Health?

Mental health is very important, especially in kids. At times, it’s not that noticeable if a child is feeling depressed or stressed out. “Ever having been diagnosed with either anxiety or depression” among children aged 6–17 years increased from 5.4% in 2003 to 8% in 2007 and to 8.4% in 2011–2012.4” stated by the Centers … Continue reading Should Parents Be More Supportive of Their Child’s Mental Health?