All posts tagged "writing"
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Peet English students wrapping up argumentative essays
The ninth grade English classes at Peet Junior High are wrapping up their argumentative essays. Some students are having trouble while others are doing really...
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Students consider Iowa college writing programs
College: the best years or the worst years of life. Universities help guide students toward their careers that stays with them for the rest of...
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How to send virtual gifts during the COVID holiday season
Even though it’s past the holiday season, gifts are still being passed around, but what if you and your friend are states away in quarantine?...
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Columnist shares how they would spin classic fairytales
By Olivia Runkle These are all fantasy story retellings that I would like to eventually write, but the problem is that I am awful...
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NaNoWriMo offers concrete writing experience for aspiring authors
Now that we’re out of the month of November, NaNoWriMo has officially ended for this year. This is my second time participating in NaNoWriMo. The...
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NaNoWriMo offers resources and motivation for young writers
NaNoWriMo stands for National Novel Writing Month. NaNoWriMo is an annual Internet-based writing project during the month of November. It is open to people 13...
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English student named runner up in University of Iowa writing contest
The soft glow of sophomore Connor DeGroote’s computer shone on his face as his fingertips glided across the keyboard. Sitting in his English classroom in...
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Wattpad changes paid stories feature
Wattpad is a well-known and beloved free reading website and app, but there have recently been a few changes to their platform. One of...
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The Write Stuff | Path to effective writing begins with effective habits
It’s no secret that writing can be a struggle. When you’re busy with other things or just plain lacking motivation, writing seems almost impossible. But...
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Guide to writing | Fan fiction allows writers to adapt characters in their own original stories
Fan fiction is a common word nowadays, mostly used over the Internet, but what does fan fiction mean? Well, it is basically what it sounds...
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Principals highlight advantages of new high school
Assistant principal Rafael Benítez and principal Jason Wedgbury see the new high school as an opportunity for students. “Our current building is old, outdated and inefficient,” Wedgbury said. The...
