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  • Eye’s Teen Editor shares her thoughts on COVID-19

    “Welcome to your first day of distance learning,” read students around the globe. Suddenly computer monitors were switched on, iPads got unplugged from chargers and desks became replaced by pillows and couch cushions. Coronavirus disease 2019, coined COVID-19 by the World Health Organization, is a respiratory illness that was first identified during an investigation into…

  • High school students have taken a greater interest in politics than ever before

    As the school year quickly approaches for middle and high school students, hundreds of thousands of American men and women are learning how to solve complex problems, initiate change in a small community, and work proactively with other individuals. These skills, coupled with additional knowledge in the areas of math, English, reading, science, and history,…

  • Eye on Jacksonville Teenage Reporter gives us great hope for the future!

    This article was written by Dailey Jackson, Eye’s Teenage Reporter. She wrote it for her high school friends.  Yet – it could also apply to adults too.  Dailey is running for Ms. Bishop Kenny and we will be cheering her on.  She’s a lovely, sweet, smart young woman and we are proud to have her…

  • From a High Schooler: Never forget where we (the USA) came from and remember her proudly.

    One of America’s most important documents, the United States Constitution, has recently surpassed its 230th birthday, and that, paired with the 4th of July’s passing, made me realize that many Americans don’t know the significance and the history of our great country. Learning these details help teach us where we came from and what we…

  • College Visits? Keep Eye open for Anti-Semitism on campuses. It’s the same thing as bullying.

    On May 22nd in Jacksonville speaker Richard L. Cravatts, Ph.D. gave a speech about Anti-Semitism on American Campuses, in which he addressed many issues relating to the treatment of Jews and the relationships between Israel and Palestine. One big topic he addressed was how Jewish students are treated on college campuses. It shocked me to…

  • Politicians: The Leaders of Today or the Evils of Tomorrow.

    Bullying isn’t a new concept in the realm of teenagers, and it certainly isn’t in the Jacksonville area. There’s been plenty of stories of parents pulling their children out of both private and public schools alike because of the bullying that occurs in these learning environments. Over 20% of students say they’ve experienced bullying and…