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New Year, New Books

Post Published January 23, 2018 by Sarah Cymrot

There is a certain joy that comes from a pile of new books waiting to be read, especially going into the new year. Whether they are on the shelf at a library or bookstore or sitting on the shelf at ho...
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Jesse James’s Catch That Wasn’t a Catch

Post Published December 28, 2017 by Leo T. Smith

On Sunday, December 17th, the Pittsburgh Steelers played the New England Patriots in a crucial AFC showdown to help determine the top seed for the playoffs.
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The Basics of Animation: Walk Cycle

Post Published December 26, 2017 by Dylan Gibson

Animation is a complicated activity. It may look easy enough, but it’s actually not all that simple. It takes many steps to create even the most simple of animations.
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Traditions and Monkey Bread

Post Published December 20, 2017 by Sarah Cymrot

As the day fades into the night on Christmas Eve, flour and laughter fills the kitchen. Hands reach over hands, kneading the soft dough, then rolling, rolling, rolling into balls for the next day.
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Books vs. Video Games

Post Published December 4, 2017 by Lukas Cooke

Books are in many ways a different universe. They lead to imagination and adventure more than any other object or activity. Some might argue that this isn’t true.
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Nature in Fiji: an Awe-Filling Experience

Post Published November 30, 2017 by Lukas Cooke

In November of 2016, my family and I traveled to the island of Vanua Levu, Fiji. We stayed at a place called Koro Sun Resort. Each day the resort had certain events going on that one could sign up for...
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Sewing: Felt Christmas Ornament Tutorial

Post Published November 29, 2017 by Jessica Crocker

These hand sewn ornaments are easy to make and make great gifts. I cut the shapes out free-hand for mine, but there are plenty of free templates on the internet if you prefer.
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Technology Review: LittleBits

Post Published November 29, 2017 by Savannah Ugo

Have you ever wanted to invent something but had no idea where to start? What if there was an electronic platform that was easy to use, complex, expansive, and visually pleasing all at the same time...
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Alice Waters, Pottery on the Hill, and people who are the best at what they do

Post Published November 27, 2017 by Sarah Cymrot

The lamps glowed and the audience sat, anticipating, as Alice Waters made her way up to the stage. She sat down, and the crowd of forty went silent. As she started to talk in her quiet calm voice, the...
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Being on the Debate Team

Post Published November 26, 2017 by Lucy Regnier Kline

On the day of my first debate competition, nerves bounced around in my gut. I was scared that I would stumble over words or freeze up when being interrogated about what my speech said.
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