If you are interested in teaching someday, consider trying The Teacher Academy at Kent Career Technical center. One of the first things you will learn is how to lead a morning meeting. There are four parts to the morning meeting: greeting, share, activity, and, message. Each part has a designated purpose and reason, with the main goal being to create a good environment for learning and a safe classroom. Being in a circle for morning…
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On a brisk Friday afternoon, what are your plans? I suggest an excursion to the quaint lakeshore town of Holland, Michigan. Winter or summer, Downtown Holland provides a great evening. These tips and tricks are helpful when looking for something to do! Restaurants: The Curragh – An Irish Pub established in 2006 in Downtown Holland, The Curragh offers an eccentric atmosphere relaying an actual pub experience. Irish artifacts adorn the walls, creating a gallery of…
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There are many programs to explore at Kent Career Technical Center (KCTC). KCTC offers anything from mechatronics to Agriscience for Plants & Animals. A more recent addition to the program is the Teacher Academy. Teacher Academy is a program for those who are interested in teaching and being in the education field. It prepares you for a classroom setting, how to manage a classroom, and becoming a successful educator. I am a student of Teacher…
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The NFL playoffs are one of the most exciting times for fans and players alike. The league’s best compete yearly in a 14-team tournament, with the one seed receiving a bye in the first round. The stakes are high, with the intensity rates rising during this time of year. This year’s teams include the Philadelphia Eagles, San Francisco 49ers, Seattle Seahawks, Dallas Cowboys, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, New York Giants, Minnesota Vikings, Kansas City Chiefs, Buffalo…
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The industry keeps the engines of society turning and turning, literally. It doesn’t matter if you live in New York City, suburban Grand Rapids, or in the middle of nowhere. There is no escaping the power of industrial processes. Your food, gasoline, and clothes come from factories, but how does the public see the hidden world that keeps us alive? Around the world, countless production lines create massive amounts of items for us to use…
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Pets are an essential part of most people’s lives. Dogs in particular tend to be the most popular pet because of their devotion to their owners and their loveable spirit. Many students of Eastern have dogs of their own, each having their own distinct personality and quirks. Sophomore Audry Zawaki has a dog named Charlie. Charlie is a small dog that has black and white splotches. They aren’t sure what her breed is though. Charlie…
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This past year has been full of successful films. Minions: Rise of Gru, Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, and Top Gun: Maverick were a few of the many major hit films that came out in 2022. Each Box Office hit earned over $800 million USD, with Top Gun: Maverick surpassing $1.488 billion USD. Many more exciting films will be coming to theaters and streaming services in 2023, from Barbie to The Guardians of the Galaxy Vol.…
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The sunshine? Non-existent. The seasonal depression? Rampant. Michigan has been experiencing a particularly dark winter this year, with only one day with even partial sunshine this January. The upcoming weeks look similarly glum, with the 10-day forecast having absolutely zero days of sunshine. So many gloomy days can lead to students feeling lethargic, moody, sad, and, for some, depressed. As someone who loves the sun, I’ve been struggling with the extreme lack of vitamin D…
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Wrestling: the underdog of sports. I walked into the gym unsure of what was to come; was I going to be intrigued? Was I going to feel the rush of excitement like when watching a football game? I felt all of that and more. There never was a dull moment from steadfast techniques to pin their opponents to chanting bystanders in the crowd. The sport of wrestling will have fans’ blood boiling and ready to…
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Every third Monday of January, the United States acknowledges a holiday to remember the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Monday, January 16, marked the 28th anniversary of the national day of service. It is a day to remember not only to honor MLK but to recognize the unification obtained throughout the past years regarding racial injustice. One should always value the courage, truth, justice, compassion, and dignity that defined MLK, which…
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