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Problematic grade comparisons

Mackenzie Bill, asst.opinions editor
November 12, 2021

I squeezed my eyes shut as a wave of frustration swept over me. My teacher had just passed back a math test, and immediately after seeing my score, I glanced at the scores of the people around...

It’s Okay To Feel Grief

Mackenzie Bill, asst. opinions editor
October 1, 2021

When coping with grief, it can feel like you’re all alone. At least, that's how I felt when I had to deal with it recently. When I was in the car with a friend a couple of weeks ago, we both realized...

Oracle After Hours: A letter to my post-pandemic self

Oracle After Hours: A letter to my post-pandemic self

Mackenzie Bill, columnist
April 26, 2021

Recently, I wrote a letter to my post-pandemic self for my U.S. History class. I felt overwhelmed when I first faced this assignment because there was so much to reflect on.  Eventually, I was able...

Oracle After Hours: Into the unknown: fear of the future feels less unbearable knowing you are not alone

Oracle After Hours: Into the unknown: fear of the future feels less unbearable knowing you are not alone

Mackenzie Bill, columnist
February 11, 2021

People always told me that junior year would be the hardest year in high school, but I never believed them.  Until the start of second semester, my junior year was going pretty well. I had a fair amount...

Oracle After Hours: “While watching this film, I began to realize how much my phone has impacted my life.” The Social Dilemma, impacts and informs

Mackenzie Bill
November 19, 2020

It is fair to say that we all know we are on our phones more than ever right now. There is a pandemic and we are all stuck inside, so it is easier to get lost in the endless loop of social media.  Recently...

Oracle After Hours: The Dos and Don'ts of E-Learning

Oracle After Hours: The Dos and Don’ts of E-Learning

Mackenzie Bill, columnist
October 1, 2020

I have picked up some tips I would like to share about successes and failures during this year’s e-learning experience. By recognizing some positive and negative experiences that I have had during e-learning,...

Oracle After Hours: Self care in the time of COVID

Oracle After Hours: Self care in the time of COVID

Mackenzie Bill, columnist
May 21, 2020

The other day, I forgot if we had school or not because I was so wrapped up in the stress of COVID-19. This made me realize that not only caring for others but caring for ourselves during this time is...

It’s important to stay virtually connected to people during this time. Here’s why.

Mackenzie Bill, columnist
April 3, 2020

I am an extrovert. I love being surrounded by people I care about, and I always enjoy the company of others. Although going to school may not always appeal to me, I can always look forward to seeing my...

Talks About Future Careers Evokes Stress

Mackenzie Bill, columnist
March 16, 2020

I remember when I was in first grade and my class had to draw pictures of what we wanted to be when we grew up. Some kids drew astronauts because they wanted to reach for the stars, some drew superheroes...

It's almost spring break, so try to create a new experience

It’s almost spring break, so try to create a new experience

Mackenzie Bill, columnist
March 4, 2020

Although it may seem like we’re stuck in the spiral of cold and dreary winter, spring break is only 15 days away. You may have plans of traveling to exotic places or having a rejuvenating staycation....

Hidden benefits found in failure

Hidden benefits found in failure

Mackenzie Bill, columnist
December 20, 2019

Sitting in math class in 8th grade, I stared at the test my teacher had just given back to me. There was no way I could ignore what was right in front of me. I got the motherload of all bad grades, the...

Oracle After Hours: Lockers waste valuable space, unnecessary nowadays

Oracle After Hours: Lockers waste valuable space, unnecessary nowadays

Mackenzie Bill, columnist
November 6, 2019

In Ferris Bueller’s Day Off, there’s a scene where a boy is asking for spare change during passing period to save Ferris, and behind him are dozens of students stopping and talking at their lockers....

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