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 […]
Self-Care Column from Beatrice Naujalyte
Paralympics
To start out the 2018 PyeongChang paralympics, drummers recreated a traditional welcoming received by royal guests. This modern take on bin-rye welcomed spectators and athletes from all over the world. Then the […]
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 […]
A for and Against Duo About Banning the AR-15
The AR-15 Should Not Be Banned On September 30, 1959, the AR-15 was invented in Malaysia. By December of 1959, Colt’s Manufacturing Company had already made 300 rifles. The AR-15 has become […]
We Must End The Stigma Surrounding Mental Health
Why is it that whenever someone says they have anxiety, depression, schizophrenia, or another mental health disorder, some people believe they are ‘mentally unstable’ and can’t be trusted? Why aren’t people always […]
Mental Health Resources Must Be Accessible in Schools
In recent years, the realities of mental health concerns and how they can impact teenagers has become more apparent to adults. Although students from all around the country are struggling with mental […]
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 […]
