Those who have completed post-secondary education tend to lean left in American politics. As documented in this article, higher education tends people towards left wing politics. The article also points out that younger generations are also much more likely to be left-leaning. Knowing these numbers, it interests me to see where high school students land […]
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Buying Your First Car
A note: This feature is much like a “Pick-Your-Own-Ending” type of writing. Start at the beginning, and follow the directions until you’ve come to a conclusion that fits you! 16 years old, fresh out of the BMV with your license and maybe some money saved up to buy your first car. Buying your first car […]
What Can We Do Better?
CREDIT: Getty Images Below we have a poll to ask; what can we do better? What would you like to see more of? What do you like or dislike about Carpe Diem? Answer below in the poll!
Job Interviews: Military Edition, MOS 3521
USMC Sergeant Jeffrey MacAuslin currently works in Scarborough, Maine, as a recruiter. After he completes his 3-year commitment as a recruiter, he’ll return to “the fleet” as a mechanic, working on the Marine Corps’ biggest and baddest trucks. Below is Sgt. MacAuslin’s interview: Also, I thought some of you might be interested in the trucks […]
One Class gets a Clearer View of our school’s energy use
The students in the AP Environmental Science class were using an infrared camera along with an APP called FLIR 1to look at several aspects of energy including efficiency and vampire energy use. Same hall but a different perspective. Efficiency shows where energy (heat) is “leaking” or where cold is coming into a building. When looking […]
The Reason I Won’t Be Broke By 22
18 y.o., USMC enlisted (Boot Ship July. 22nd, MOS 02–) For decades, high school students have worked hard to get into the best college possible and survive four years (or more) of studying, all to get that $100,000+ piece of paper that says they’re good enough at something. News flash. Things have changed. More […]
Why Students Should Learn More About Careers in School
High schools need to do more to prepare their students for a career. Students are being taught how to write essays and being forced to take art classes and gym classes to graduate. Art class does not help prepare a student that wants to become a cop, gym class does not help a student who […]
High School Students’ Biggest Fears
Several TA students were interviewed about their biggest fear — here’s what they said.
Where to be This Summer
5 Cool Places to Visit in Maine Rattlesnake Pool, Blueberry Mountain Located in Evans Notch Maine, approximately 2 hours from Saco. This easy hike leads you to a small swimming pool. Rattlesnake pool has the clearest crystal blue water in Maine, but it is very cold. It is surrounded by lush green plants and […]
Listen Up! An Important Message From Your Future Self.
“Try everything that’s legal and safe. Really try things, you have no idea what you might miss if you don’t try it. It doesn’t matter if anybody else who you love likes the thing that you want to do, you should try things that scares you, things that are silly. Laugh as much as possible, […]