Clash Of Halls: Student Response
The Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy (IMSA) has many traditions. But of all the traditions created throughout IMSA’s 36-year history, Clash of the Halls remains the most iconic. IMSA consists…
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Thoughts on Virtual Engagement
Implementing virtual engagement days in the educational setting over Thanksgiving break has been met with mixed reviews from educators and students alike. The Acronym has interviewed a few students and…
Virtual Engagement Days: Yay or Nay?
During the 2023 week of Thanksgiving, IMSA will be trying something new. The administration has decided to try Virtual Engagement Days on Monday, November 20, and Tuesday, November 21. Many…
Support and Engagement’s Early Days at IMSA: Assessing Initial Reactions
At the start of the 2023-24 academic year, IMSA incorporated the Support and Engagement period (S&E) into its daily schedule. The Acronym talked to IMSA students and faculty to see what…
Mental Health Edition: Counselors’ Perspective of Mental Health at IMSA
IMSA counselors are in a unique position in that all their clients are talented and gifted students. As a result, the IMSA counseling team understands that IMSA students may have…
Get Psyched with New Sleep Cycles
With all the work, extracurricular activities, and standardized tests students prepare for, getting sufficient sleep may seem impossible. Although the general ideal sleep cycle is 8.5-9 hours of undisturbed sleep…