Homework: Is it really beneficial for students? Caption: A ninth grade student diligently does her homework at school when she is able, so she does not have to take it home. [by Valentina Porto] By Valentina Porto At PACA, the majority of high and middle school students follow a hectic daily routine. In my experience,…
Caption: Freshman Victor Silva looks at the time on his watch, considering how much time he will have before his parents expect him to be at home at night. [by Aline Dobashi] By Aline Dobashi I would like to argue that curfews, a regulation that parents might choose to impose over their children requiring them…
Should school days be shorter than they are at PACA? Caption: Freshman Annabelle Harper hops onto her bus where she can expect at least an hour ride home due to heavy afternoon traffic. [by Paula-Chloe Asare-Duah] By Paula-Chloe Asare-Duah Every morning, the congestion of morning traffic can be expected to accumulate between 7:30 to 8:00am. …
Caption: High Students heading to math or science class, pass middle school students trying to take their much needed bathroom break before their class begins. [by Benjamin Oliveira] By Benjamin Oliveira Picture this familiar scene: You are a student sitting in class, staring at the clock and wishing you had more time to finish your…
Caption: Mamma Mia’s makes a big hit on Broadway in its preview weeks in August. [picture provided by online magazine, Deadline.com] By Aline Dobashi In August of 2025 the musical “Mamma Mia!” had its Broadway Revival with an opening night on August 14, 2025. The musical “Mamma Mia!” originated in London’s West End in 1999….
Caption: The new movie Wicked: For Good is the film adaptation of the second act of the famous Broadway musical Wicked. [Wicked For Good The Soundtrack image supplied by publicist] By Ana Luisa Helfer The movie, “Wicked: For Good” arrived in theaters worldwide on Friday, November 21 as the highly anticipated sequel to the first…
Caption: The Economic Times shares with its readers how the new F1 movie can be streamed next month on Apple TV. [photo provided by online magazine, The Economic Times and IMDB] By Felipe Wilcken If you are looking for a recent summer hit that was popular at the box office and continues to impress audiences…
Caption: A poster showing how the Jurassic World: Rebirth movie can be watched via streaming online. [Digital image provided by Peacock, a movie streaming platform.] By Benjamin Oliveira “Jurassic World: Rebirth” is a 2025 sci-fi adventure film directed by Gareth Edwards. It was released in theaters on July 2, 2025, and since then has been…
Caption: Poster made by the Warner Bros. Publicity team for theatrical release of the movie. [Credited to Warner Bros. Pictures Publicity] by Rafaela Miglio Whenever there is a reboot or revival of an old movie, one has to ask, “Do we really need to see another depiction of that movie?” When it comes to the…
Caption: The PACA school uniform has been mandatory for all students since the 2023-2024 school year and has changed styles and colors since then. [by Ana Luisa Helfer] by Ana Luisa Helfer Across schools around the world, dress codes are often defended as rules that promote discipline and respect. Teachers and administrators would argue that…
