The people of New Roads share their thoughts on the school-wide in-class phone ban.

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

Find out what happens when you give a bunch of Vikings access to a few scrolls of paper, some ink, and an ungodly amount of alcohol. January through early February tends to be a rough time for us all, with seasonal depression in full swing and an overall lack of things to occupy one’s time. When it’s far too cold to be outdoors, and we’re instead confined to our rooms, mindlessly rotting away in bed, what much is there to do? As I was doing so myself, by some odd chance, I h

A range of existential questions answered by New Roads high schoolers and kindergartners. As a New Roads student, I have the unique opportunity of being able to converse with kids of all ages, ranging from kindergarteners to twelfth graders. With that in mind, I started wondering about the similarities and differences between how younger students and older students perceive the world. And so, I compiled a list of questions that I asked to both the kindergarten class of NRS as

The grim reality behind wilderness therapy. Since the early 1960s, the troubled teen industry’s wilderness therapy camps have thrived amongst varying communities, despite constant criticism, lawsuits, and serious allegations of child abuse. Wilderness therapy camps have a long history of leaving their unwilling participants damaged beyond their original state, yet remain open with flourishing business. Worth billions of dollars, the troubled teen industry profits off abusing

Close your eyes and try to picture your 5th-grade classroom. The loud yells, the scent of new crayons, and the endless amount of possibilities that lie ahead. But what is it about 5th grade that makes it such a special year? Whether it was your fifth-grade teacher, a specific class, memorable field trips, or just being the role model on campus, it’s seemingly universal that fifth grade was one of the best years of your life. First and foremost, fifth grade is considered the