Martha’s Musings: Tragedy divides the masses
Martha Schick, Multimedia Editor
May 6, 2013
Filed under Martha's Musings, Opinion
Tragedies separate people into two groups. There are the people who try to improve upon a situation and there are the people who take advntage of it. After the Boston Marathon bombing, we quickly saw our nation split into these two groups. While most of the country was still reeling from the bombing... Read more »
Martha’s Musings: Feminist is not a dirty word
Martha Schick, Multimedia Editor
March 26, 2013
Filed under Martha's Musings, Opinion, Uncategorized
I am a feminist. I’d like to address Rush Limbaugh and point out that this doesn’t make me a “feminazi.” The entire idea of the “feminazi” is actually one of the most pervasive and harmful stereotypes of our time, besides being incredibly insensitive. No feminist has ever committed... Read more »
Martha’s Musings: Papal resignation could bring changes
Martha Schick, Multimedia Editor
February 21, 2013
Filed under Martha's Musings, Opinion
With the Pope’s retirement comes a chance for the Church to turn a new corner. I respect Pope Benedict XVI’s decision to step down due to failing health, and wish him a comfortable and prayerful retirement. This change in leadership could also mean changes for the Church. A new Pope will give... Read more »
Martha’s Musings: Abortion protesters schooled by JC students
Martha Schick, Multimedia Chief
January 30, 2013
Filed under Martha's Musings, Opinion
The difference between marching on Washington, D.C., as a part of the March for Life and standing outside of a school with graphic pictures of aborted fetuses, is character. Students at JC have proven that they have infinitely more character than the fools that protested near campus a couple of weeks... Read more »
Martha’s Musings: Speakers should spark discussion in classrooms
Martha Schick, Multimedia Editor
December 7, 2012
Filed under Martha's Musings, Opinion
Students were lining up to ask questions after an hour of listening to the same person talk. Nothing like that has ever happened in my four years at JC and, unsurprisingly, it was the result of a guest speaker. Student body engagement should be something sought by the administration. Students desperate... Read more »
Martha’s Musings: Activities lose extra earnings
Martha Schick, Multimedia Chief
October 25, 2012
Filed under Martha's Musings, Opinion
Yearbook puts out a beautiful new volume for students each school year. Our musicals bring in hundreds of people. Our newspaper is nationally ranked by several organizations. Besides being exceptional at what they do, what do these extracurricular activities all have in common? Every penny that... Read more »
Martha’s Musings: Junior exasperated by lack of exam privileges for juniors
Martha Schick, Managing Editor
May 15, 2012
Filed under Martha's Musings, Opinion
For me, being a junior in senior classes wasn’t a problem until exam week arrived. During senior exam week, the underclassmen got the raw end of the deal. For underclassmen in senior classes, privileges are not extended to anybody other than the seniors, which makes exams far worse for the underclassmen. While... Read more »
Martha’s Musings: Europe trip provides fullfilling experience
Martha Schick, Managing Editor
May 2, 2012
Filed under Martha's Musings
Over spring break, I went on a trip with American Council for International Studies (ACIS) to Scotland and England, which turned out to be one of the most rewarding experiences I’ve had at JC. This experience also gave me the opportunity to give advice to anybody looking for a perfect international... Read more »
College fair fails to meet expectations
Martha Schick, Managing Editor
April 4, 2012
Filed under Martha's Musings, Opinion
The JC College Fair, held on March 28, had good intentions that were quickly dashed against the rocks of annoyance. While there was some good that came out of it, there are some definite ways to improve it for next year. For students like me, who want to get as far away as possible from Harford... Read more »
Martha’s Musings: Students should embrace Lent as spiritual enlightenment
Martha Schick, Managing Editor
March 16, 2012
Filed under Martha's Musings
If I had a nickel for every time I’ve heard somebody say, "I’m giving up chocolate or sweets or soda for Lent," I would be pretty well-off. There’s nothing wrong with this per se, but I have to wonder if Lent is simply a replacement for New Year’s resolutions. Lent originally was not about... Read more »