The Nobel Prize is an award given for academic, cultural, or scientific advances every year. Another award called the Ig Nobel Prize is similar, except it is a parody that is awarded […]
Ig Nobel Prize
Debunking Autism Myths
Autism is a disease. MYTH: Autism is neither a disease, nor does it need to be “eradicated.” However, prominent autism advocacy organizations such as Autism Speaks often portray autism as something that […]
Breaking down Eating Disorders
Eating disorders are mental illnesses that often get overlooked. But did you know that 20 million women and 10 million men will suffer from an eating disorder at some point in their […]
Self-Care Column from Beatrice Naujalyte
As May is Mental Health Awareness Month, we here at the Sword & Shield thought it would be an appropriate time to start a column on the topic of self-care. Yes, it […]
Support Our Spartans
Spartans, don’t forget to go out there and support your fellow friends and spartans (and the schedule below shows when the game/meets are), and don’t forget to follow @jmmsportsthemes for updates on […]
Teacher Walkouts
On February 22, 2018, teachers in over 55 West Virginia counties walked out of their schools to protest low wages and to lobby for increased benefits and standards. This was a landmark […]
Sword & Shield 2018-19 Official Editor Application Instructions
NOTE: In order to apply for an editor position, you must have written at least one article for the Sword & Shield for the 2017-18 school year. On a word/google doc […]
