Settling into school days without phones, New Roads faculty and students share their thoughts on the updated policy.  With the new phone ban in place, New Roads students are adjusting to school without their usual screens. One student explains that the policy has made it easier to stay focused during class, a sentiment being echoed from the faculty’s perspectives, while some say it leaves them disconnected from the world.  In a previous Jaguardain article on the phone ban, pu

A story often overlooked is brought to the forefront.   For students, the first day of school is a busy one, with them being all caught up in trying to find their classes and reconnect with their friends. But, as people rarely ask, what is the first day of school like for the teachers? In late August, the highlighters and notebooks fly off the shelves in every store as students unenthusiastically prepare for their return to school. On the other hand are the teachers, reminisc

Every spring, thousands of high school students take AP exams. Why don’t we?  AP, or Advanced Placement classes, have been around for decades. Operated by the College Board (who also operate the SAT), they are generally considered the highest possible level of classes a student can take, and most can count as college credit, providing you score well on the test. The curriculum, the exact same in every school it is taught, is all in preparation for the national exam taken at t

The people of New Roads share their thoughts on the school-wide in-class phone ban. This school year, New Roads has introduced a major...

Why and how do we form opinions on this seemingly useless argument? Subconsciously, colors can affect our thoughts and provoke certain emotions. That ability is often illustrated in marketing and how companies use colors to bring out an intended reaction. Blue is a dependable, soothing color, while red is an energizing color that conveys strong emotions of love or fear. People marketing a product may have to be careful about their color choices for a better effect, but how do

Exploring the obstacles in accommodating disabled students. The 7.3 million disabled students in the US made up 15% of all students enrolled in the public school system last year. As that number climbs, an increasing number of students need accommodations to stay at the level of their peers.  In 2021, people without disabilities earned a median of $40,948, while people with disabilities earned $28,438 . As the number of students with disabilities increases, a need for accommo