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Students discuss impact of substitutes in classes

Jacob Sykuta • April 6, 2018

Substitute teachers, commonly referred to as subs, either teach or monitor a school class when the regular teacher is unavailable. Teachers take days off for various reasons, but ultimately, students such...

Teacher staffing ratios different in CPS high schools

Jacob Sykuta • March 30, 2018

CPS to add two, full-time equivalents next school year, helps to close inequality in student to staff ratios.

RBHS discusses requirements for scheduling

Jacob Sykuta • February 27, 2018

Columbia Public Schools explains how the district schedules breaks during the school year.

‘Black Panther’: The best standalone Marvel film since ‘Iron Man’

Jacob Sykuta • February 19, 2018

“Black Panther” is a fantastic film and addition to the MCU. The cast is astonishingly solid throughout the movie, which helps to create a Marvel character origin story film unlike any previous standalone film. “Black Panther” is one of Marvel’s most all-around appealing standalone installments since “Iron Man.”

‘The Death Cure’, a strong finale for a weak franchise

Jacob Sykuta • January 28, 2018

"Maze Runner: The Death Cure" is well executed, leaving audiences content with the film, but disappointed with the movie franchise as a whole. This film sees the actors mature into a unified cast, however, this cohesiveness came too late, just as they are getting ready to say goodbye.

‘Justice League’ delivers action, heroism audiences crave

Jacob Sykuta • November 22, 2017

Despite its repetitive storyline, "Justice League" is an enjoyable addition to the DC Comics Extended Universe.