TV turns on, console gets started, and your headset is on. You’re ready to play video games and just have a great time. I love video games too; it’s one of my favorite hobbies. However, many parents and doctors are reporting that students or children who spend many hours on video games can change their health and their behaviors. People who play video games should … Continue reading Adding fun to your life…but not too much
AVID is an elective course on campus taught by Mrs. Corigliano and Mrs. Akahoshi; a course designed to provide students with the support – academic, social, and emotional – they need to be successful in high school and college. AVID stands for Advancement via Individual Determination. This year’s students have definitely needed (and shown!) individual determination to advance and succeed in their learning as they … Continue reading Class of ’21: AVIDized and Sashed
by Victoria Rodriguez, Tyro Times Staff It’s not news that students and teachers were struck when the pandemic started, but that is just the surface area. Some believe students and teachers finally found a legitimate excuse for laziness and procrastination. We, teachers and students, have never experienced a pandemic, but I can’t say it didn’t affect me. I can say I have stayed motivated to … Continue reading Learning during a pandemic: the emotional and academic toll
by Alisson Duque, Tyro Times Staff “They deserve to have their voices heard at the ballot box, and to have a say in the change for which they’re vigorously advocating,” New York representative Grace Meng said. “It’s clear to me that they should be allowed to vote.” It is clear that 16 year-olds should be able to vote. 16 year-olds are knowledgeable on topics and … Continue reading 16 Year-Old Voices
Three out of five people are chronically homeless and struggle with a disabling condition. Five percent of people experiencing homelessness are fleeing domestic violence. I believe that we can end homelessness by doing various things such as volunteering at a shelter, looking at the percentage of homelessness in your area and surrounding areas to see how many need help and to prevent more from happening. … Continue reading We Could End Homelessness
At San Bernardino High school we have a lot of great teachers, but today we are going to focus more on Mrs. Somers. Mrs. Somers is a 9th/10th grade English teacher at SBHS. She started teaching in 2005 because her daughter was struggling in school. Mrs. Somers was pregnant at the time, thinking that her kids were going to need extra help and that her … Continue reading A Life Changing Experience
At San Bernardo High School, we have a lot of great students, but today we are going to focus more on our person of the day, Ashley Esquibel. Ashley is a sophomore here at San Bernardo High. She is not involved in any sports at the moment, but is thinking about trying out for track because she loves to run. Ms. Esquibel is doing all … Continue reading Person Of The Day: Ashley Esquibel
Let’s face it – Halloween is pretty much canceled this year; we’re all going to be stuck inside. But that doesn’t mean you can’t sit in your house listening to your favorite spooky themes while shoveling candy in your mouth dressed as your favorite character. Let’s jump right into the list! Monster Mash We gotta start off this right with a classic; I’m talking about … Continue reading Spooky Music for Your Quarantined Halloween
100 years ago, the 19th Constitutional Amendment was ratified, officially allowing women across the United States the right to vote. The right of citizens of the United States to vote shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any State on account of sex. Congress shall have power to enforce this article by appropriate legislation. Today, the fight for gender equality … Continue reading A woman’s perspective: Isbelda Torres
Many people are stressing and panicking over this pandemic. It’s not easy to take care of yourself when a deadly virus is spreading, especially if you have young children/seniors to take care of. Young children and older people seem to be an easier target to contract COVID-19. Yes, it is very difficult to take care of multiple people, but what about people who are really … Continue reading The fear of COVID-19
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