Second Semester for 2019-2020 School Year is Pass/Fail
Millburn has officially decided how grades will be counted for the second semester: there will be no letter grades. Instead, our transcripts will show a pass/fail. Seeing the email making…
Jolabokaflod: A Bookworm’s Dream Christmas
While the holidays already passed, I just found out about the most delightful Icelandic Christmas Eve tradition I need to share. “Jolabokaflod” (pronounced YO-LA-BOK-A-FLOT) began during World War II when…
Hundreds of Star Wars Films
Hollywood today sorely lacks original films. Almost everything in theaters is a sequel, a reboot, or a spinoff. It’s frustrating as a consumer. I know there are new ideas out…
Why Are Students Really Not Getting Enough Sleep?
In Millburn, we know student sleep deprivation is a problem. Before, I always attributed the problem to the amount of work, sports, etc. However, I recently read an article exploring…
Should We Celebrate Christopher Columbus?
Since I learned who Columbus really was, the whole idea of Columbus Day has been uncomfortable. On one hand, even as an elementary schooler, something feels inherently wrong in honoring…