Academy Herald Tribune - June 2021

The latest Academy Herald Tribune and news from Rate My Teachers [ACADEMY HERALD TRIBUNE] [Photo: Brotin Biswas] Top Story Rate My Teachers Year End Challenge [Owen-Get-Clicking](?mailpoet_router&endpoint=track&action=click&data=WyIzNjA3IiwiMWo5NW5zbG40aWNrNHNrMHNrY2NrY2c4YzgwZ2d3Z28iLCIyIiwiYjM1YzhmYzQ5MzNhIixmYWxzZV0) You're almost done! The school year is coming to an end and you've survived one of the strangest and most challenging years ever. Since it's almost time to submit teacher ratings Rate My Teachers is sweetening the pot by offering a $300 Amazon Gift Card. Each registered user who creates at least three ratings will qualify, and each rating after three earns another entry, so the more teachers you rate the greater your chance to win! The winner will be announced in July. [Click here](?mailpoet_router&endpoint=track&action=click&data=WyIzNjA3IiwiMWo5NW5zbG40aWNrNHNrMHNrY2NrY2c4YzgwZ2d3Z28iLCIyIiwiYWRmNjY1YzM1ZDE3IixmYWxzZV0) for more information. New in the Academy Herald Tribune 14-year-old Girl Wins $25,000 Prize for Her COVID Discovery News Anika Chebrolu is your average 14-year-old girl living in Frisco, Texas. She loves dancing, making art, playing guitar, using the Internet, and creating cures for viruses in her spare time. You know, normal teen stuff. Last week, Anika won the 3M Young Scientist Challenge, getting $25,000 for her in-silico research that could potentially treat COVID-19, and cure influenza. “I have … [Read more](?mailpoet_router&endpoint=track&action=click&data=WyIzNjA3IiwiMWo5NW5zbG40aWNrNHNrMHNrY2NrY2c4YzgwZ2d3Z28iLCIyIiwiNDg1NWM2YTA5NTY5IixmYWxzZV0) [14-year-old Girl Wins $25,000 Prize for Her COVID Discovery](?mailpoet_router&endpoint=track&action=click&data=WyIzNjA3IiwiMWo5NW5zbG40aWNrNHNrMHNrY2NrY2c4YzgwZ2d3Z28iLCIyIiwiNDg1NWM2YTA5NTY5IixmYWxzZV0) [Top 5 Minecraft YouTubers to Watch](?mailpoet_router&endpoint=track&action=click&data=WyIzNjA3IiwiMWo5NW5zbG40aWNrNHNrMHNrY2NrY2c4YzgwZ2d3Z28iLCIyIiwiZGE5YmQyZmU1NGYxIixmYWxzZV0) Top 5 Minecraft YouTubers to Watch Gaming Minecraft is one of those games where the sky is the limit - literally! From the insane number of mods to the randomly generated worlds, Minecraft is sure to leave you happy exploring and creating new items for hours. The best part? Many YouTube personalities make the game feel even more entertaining to watch! Whether it’s crazy challenges or funny … [Read more](?mailpoet_router&endpoint=track&action=click&data=WyIzNjA3IiwiMWo5NW5zbG40aWNrNHNrMHNrY2NrY2c4YzgwZ2d3Z28iLCIyIiwiZGE5YmQyZmU1NGYxIixmYWxzZV0) Netflix’s “Ratched” is wicked and captivating Culture, TV Set in 1947, the Netflix thriller series Ratched previews a corrupt “nurse” Mildred Ratched, played by Sarah Paulson, working in a psychiatric ward with a motive to retrieve her cold-blooded killer brother, Edmund Tolleson. Based on Ken Kesey’s novel One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest, it dives into the sadistic mentality of the mind. Tolleson, played by Finn Wittrock, murdered … [Read more](?mailpoet_router&endpoint=track&action=click&data=WyIzNjA3IiwiMWo5NW5zbG40aWNrNHNrMHNrY2NrY2c4YzgwZ2d3Z28iLCIyIiwiNjkxNzdkYWRmNGY1IixmYWxzZV0) [Netflix’s “Ratched” is wicked and captivating](?mailpoet_router&endpoint=track&action=click&data=WyIzNjA3IiwiMWo5NW5zbG40aWNrNHNrMHNrY2NrY2c4YzgwZ2d3Z28iLCIyIiwiNjkxNzdkYWRmNGY1IixmYWxzZV0) [Raya and the Last Dragon: A Movie Review](?mailpoet_router&endpoint=track&action=click&data=WyIzNjA3IiwiMWo5NW5zbG40aWNrNHNrMHNrY2NrY2c4YzgwZ2d3Z28iLCIyIiwiMDJhOGIwY2JiNjFiIixmYWxzZV0) Raya and the Last Dragon: A Movie Review Film Raya and the Last Dragon is yet another addition to Disney’s repertoire of animated films. Released via the Disney+ streaming service on March 5th, 2021, this film follows our protagonist, Raya, has to find the last dragon in order to stop the menace that the Druun monsters impose on the world of Kumandra. The film showcases its strengths with its animation … [Read more](?mailpoet_router&endpoint=track&action=click&data=WyIzNjA3IiwiMWo5NW5zbG40aWNrNHNrMHNrY2NrY2c4YzgwZ2d3Z28iLCIyIiwiMDJhOGIwY2JiNjFiIixmYWxzZV0) Backpack Program Works To Prevent Hunger in Students News The backpack program at GCHS is designed to help students who may not have enough food at home. It is designed to be a supplement for the weekend when students don’t have access to a school breakfast or lunch. In recent years, there has been a growing need for schools to help students get the nutrition they need while away … [Read more](?mailpoet_router&endpoint=track&action=click&data=WyIzNjA3IiwiMWo5NW5zbG40aWNrNHNrMHNrY2NrY2c4YzgwZ2d3Z28iLCIyIiwiZWM1NmQ3MmRmMjE2IixmYWxzZV0) [Backpack Program Works To Prevent Hunger in Students](?mailpoet_router&endpoint=track&action=click&data=WyIzNjA3IiwiMWo5NW5zbG40aWNrNHNrMHNrY2NrY2c4YzgwZ2d3Z28iLCIyIiwiZWM1NmQ3MmRmMjE2IixmYWxzZV0) [EA Sports Is Bringing College Football Back to Video Games, But When?](?mailpoet_router&endpoint=track&action=click&data=WyIzNjA3IiwiMWo5NW5zbG40aWNrNHNrMHNrY2NrY2c4YzgwZ2d3Z28iLCIyIiwiMjAxZTkyYWZhNGYxIixmYWxzZV0) EA Sports Is Bringing College Football Back to Video Games, But When? Gaming, Sports When I wrote a story last year about the chance of EA Sports bringing back their “NCAA Football” series, I didn’t expect anything to come of it, but to my surprise, the game is coming back, and a lot of people are excited for it, including me. Having waited for a game like this to come out for a couple … [Read more](?mailpoet_router&endpoint=track&action=click&data=WyIzNjA3IiwiMWo5NW5zbG40aWNrNHNrMHNrY2NrY2c4YzgwZ2d3Z28iLCIyIiwiMjAxZTkyYWZhNGYxIixmYWxzZV0) Visiting Dead Authors Allows for Sister Bonding and Meeting Heroes Culture For most people, road trips typically end at a beach or a tourist destination, but that isn’t the case for instructional coach Megan Steffen. For many years now, Steffen and her sister have gone on what she calls “dead author road trips.” The two pack a cooler and other essentials, then hop in the car and drive to the homes … [Read more](?mailpoet_router&endpoint=track&action=click&data=WyIzNjA3IiwiMWo5NW5zbG40aWNrNHNrMHNrY2NrY2c4YzgwZ2d3Z28iLCIyIiwiODliMmE1Y2FlMDNkIixmYWxzZV0) Who is Agnetha Fältskog? Culture, Music Agnetha Fältskog is widely known for her part as a vocalist in the 1970s band, ABBA, a band that is known for it’s songs that are used in 2008 movie “Mamma Mia” and the 2018 “Mamma Mia 2.” Fältskog was born on April 5th, 1950, in Sweden. She was the first daughter to her parents Ingvar and Birgit. At a young … [Read more](?mailpoet_router&endpoint=track&action=click&data=WyIzNjA3IiwiMWo5NW5zbG40aWNrNHNrMHNrY2NrY2c4YzgwZ2d3Z28iLCIyIiwiYjBmNmNmZmQ3NmJkIixmYWxzZV0) [Who is Agnetha Fältskog?](?mailpoet_router&endpoint=track&action=click&data=WyIzNjA3IiwiMWo5NW5zbG40aWNrNHNrMHNrY2NrY2c4YzgwZ2d3Z28iLCIyIiwiYjBmNmNmZmQ3NmJkIixmYWxzZV0) [Nonagon Infinity: The Album That Never Ends [Review]](?mailpoet_router&endpoint=track&action=click&data=WyIzNjA3IiwiMWo5NW5zbG40aWNrNHNrMHNrY2NrY2c4YzgwZ2d3Z28iLCIyIiwiMDA5ODZhZTAyYzYyIixmYWxzZV0) Nonagon Infinity: The Album That Never Ends [Review] Music If there was any word I would use to describe King Gizzard, I think it would be “determined.” They’ve released fifteen, (sixteen later this month), albums, two EPs, and a few live albums since 2010; five of which being released in 2017 alone. They’ve ended up experimenting with more genres and styles than most artists do in their entire career; … [Read more](?mailpoet_router&endpoint=track&action=click&data=WyIzNjA3IiwiMWo5NW5zbG40aWNrNHNrMHNrY2NrY2c4YzgwZ2d3Z28iLCIyIiwiMDA5ODZhZTAyYzYyIixmYWxzZV0) Top 5 PC Games to Play with Your Friends Gaming A list of Top 5 Multiplayer PC Games Playing the top video games is a fun way to hang out with your friends. Thankfully, some games online can turn into hours of fun and laughter with the right group. With that said, let’s take a look at our favorite top multiplayer games! 5) Fall Guys: Ultimate Knockout Do you have … [Read more](?mailpoet_router&endpoint=track&action=click&data=WyIzNjA3IiwiMWo5NW5zbG40aWNrNHNrMHNrY2NrY2c4YzgwZ2d3Z28iLCIyIiwiNzQ1NmM5YWY3M2Q1IixmYWxzZV0) [Top 5 PC Games to Play with Your Friends](?mailpoet_router&endpoint=track&action=click&data=WyIzNjA3IiwiMWo5NW5zbG40aWNrNHNrMHNrY2NrY2c4YzgwZ2d3Z28iLCIyIiwiNzQ1NmM5YWY3M2Q1IixmYWxzZV0) [British Parliament Asks Netflix to Add Disclaimer to ‘The Crown;’ Netflix Refuses](?mailpoet_router&endpoint=track&action=click&data=WyIzNjA3IiwiMWo5NW5zbG40aWNrNHNrMHNrY2NrY2c4YzgwZ2d3Z28iLCIyIiwiODA0MGRkOTg0ZjQxIixmYWxzZV0) British Parliament Asks Netflix to Add Disclaimer to ‘The Crown;’ Netflix Refuses Culture, TV Season Four of the Netflix royal drama The Crown was released on November 15, covering more controversial topics about the royal family than ever before. Princess Diana’s relationship, the conflicts of Queen Elizabeth and Margaret Thatcher; things that wouldn’t look so good on the royal family. It’s been described as the most anti-monarchical season to date and been called a ‘hatchet job’ … [Read more](?mailpoet_router&endpoint=track&action=click&data=WyIzNjA3IiwiMWo5NW5zbG40aWNrNHNrMHNrY2NrY2c4YzgwZ2d3Z28iLCIyIiwiODA0MGRkOTg0ZjQxIixmYWxzZV0) Cheerleading Under the Circumstances Sports This school year is a little different from the rest, as everyone can already tell. This pandemic has taken a toll on a lot of extracurricular activities, such as cheerleading. Over the summer, workouts were held over Zoom. I asked varsity cheerleader Catherine Poole what she thought of it and she said, “I wouldn’t know because I pretty much skipped … [Read more](?mailpoet_router&endpoint=track&action=click&data=WyIzNjA3IiwiMWo5NW5zbG40aWNrNHNrMHNrY2NrY2c4YzgwZ2d3Z28iLCIyIiwiMmMyMWMyOGVlZmFlIixmYWxzZV0) [Cheerleading Under the Circumstances](?mailpoet_router&endpoint=track&action=click&data=WyIzNjA3IiwiMWo5NW5zbG40aWNrNHNrMHNrY2NrY2c4YzgwZ2d3Z28iLCIyIiwiMmMyMWMyOGVlZmFlIixmYWxzZV0) Study Habits of Northlake’s Top Performers Academics A lot of Northlake’s students with the highest GPAs and test scores tend to have very similar habits. These not only include study habits, but also lifestyles and eating and exercise habits. A very high percentage of the highest scorers play a sport and also attend school events. The first thing that most interviewees had in common was their work … [Read more](?mailpoet_router&endpoint=track&action=click&data=WyIzNjA3IiwiMWo5NW5zbG40aWNrNHNrMHNrY2NrY2c4YzgwZ2d3Z28iLCIyIiwiZTc1N2ExZmNjNTM2IixmYWxzZV0) [Culture of Director Worship Forgets Other Contributors](?mailpoet_router&endpoint=track&action=click&data=WyIzNjA3IiwiMWo5NW5zbG40aWNrNHNrMHNrY2NrY2c4YzgwZ2d3Z28iLCIyIiwiMzJmYmQyMGFmZGYwIixmYWxzZV0) Culture of Director Worship Forgets Other Contributors Culture, Film, News The release of Mank, David Fincher of Fightclub fame’s newest release on Netflix, has once again stoked the flames of one of those bitter battles in movie history often lying in the dirt for anyone who has better things to worry about, that being the production of Citizen Kane. You’ve probably heard of Citizen Kane even though you may not … [Read more](?mailpoet_router&endpoint=track&action=click&data=WyIzNjA3IiwiMWo5NW5zbG40aWNrNHNrMHNrY2NrY2c4YzgwZ2d3Z28iLCIyIiwiMzJmYmQyMGFmZGYwIixmYWxzZV0) Women’s influence in politics is unprecedented, trend should continue with proven benefits News, Politics Now more than ever women are being placed in prestigious political positions. In particular, 13 out of 33 proposed positions on President Joe Biden’s cabinet are women. This is a record-breaking number. Additionally, Rutgers Eagleton Institute of Politics claims there are currently 143 women in the U.S. Congress, 17 more female members than there were in 2019. In addition to the … [Read more](?mailpoet_router&endpoint=track&action=click&data=WyIzNjA3IiwiMWo5NW5zbG40aWNrNHNrMHNrY2NrY2c4YzgwZ2d3Z28iLCIyIiwiMjc4MmM1YWExYzJjIixmYWxzZV0) Bringing back letter-writing while helping the USPS News When was the last time you received a real letter in the mail? You might be hard-pressed to remember. In the digital age, mailing letters to friends and family is often an afterthought, when emailing and texting is faster and easier. 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