How mock elections confuse children and shape our future

By: Ian J. Smith In 2012 schools nationwide hosted mock elections to find out whom their students would pick for president.  The point of these is to shed light on a younger perspective and make students feel like they are part of the political action.  While they may feel more politically responsible, these mock elections force children to choose a party and candidate when they … Continue reading How mock elections confuse children and shape our future

Quidditch comes to life

By: Hannah Fogus Quidditch, the high-flying game made popular by the Harry Potter series, has become a popular past time across college campuses throughout the United States and the world. Broomsticks are used, but don’t have the magical powers to make the players take flight. Eighty college quidditch teams recently took part in the World Cup 8 of 2016 on April 11-12 in Rock Hill, … Continue reading Quidditch comes to life