The Lessening Role of Education
From one perspective, education can bluntly be described as a method to advance one’s social standing, social superiority, and personal satisfaction. However, as seen by those who have already undergone…
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Zika Virus Declared a Public Health Emergency
In 2009, it was H1N1. In 2014 and 2015, it was Ebola. Now it is Zika. It seems every few years a virus emerges that has the world’s attention and…
Humans of IMSA: A Chat with Dr. Dave
In honor of Mental Health Initiative week, the Acronym has interviewed one of IMSA’s school Counselors, Dr. David Evenson, or as he is more commonly known, Dr. Dave. ______________________________________________________________________________ Why…
A Modest Proposal Regarding Stress, Life, and Homework
South Korea’s education system is hailed as one of best in the world. It boasts a 99.3% literacy rate, and South Korean students continually claim the top scores for international…
Residential Life and the Choices We Make, an interview with Michelle Banks
“How did you choose to become an RC at IMSA? What led to this decision?” “I graduated from IMSA in 2005. After graduating from college, I wasn’t really sure if…
The Chemistry of Life
A new teacher at IMSA this year, Dr. Angela Ahrendt grew up in Olney, IL. She received her Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry from the University of Urbana-Champaign and then worked…