Winter 2024 Class Blogs - Page 13 of 16

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Unlocking A World Of Knowledge: “The Daily” Podcast

Recently, I came upon “The Daily,” a New York Times Podcast hosted by Michael Barbaro. “The Daily” podcast is a great way to stay up to date on the news in a convenient and enjoyable way. “The Daily” podcast airs on weekdays for an average of 20-25 minutes. I listened to the podcast titled “How […]

Delving into Detroit’s Past: A Journey with “The Detroit History Podcast”

As an avid podcast listener, I am always on the lookout for captivating podcasts that offer unique perspectives and engaging content. Recently, I stumbled upon “The Detroit History Podcast,” hosted by Tim Kiska. This podcast explores the rich and colorful history of Detroit, offering listeners a fascinating journey through time. With each episode, Tim Kiska […]

Not From Here: diversity, culture, value and emotions

Not From Here, a series of interviews by Jaafar Issa, has been my go-to podcast. The interviews are raw and authentic, shining light on important topics for the community. In this episode, Batool Makki, a behavioral health therapist, dives deep into substance abuse and gateway drugs. She discusses topics that are “taboo” in the Arab […]

Journalism Monopolies: The Unseen Effects

Monopolies are a common aspect of business across many fields. This is true for journalism as well, though monopolies are a sensitive subject they are a prevalent part of the American lifestyle. There are multiple companies that have become responsible for leading the media, however some larger corporations have become umbrellas for many smaller companies. […]

Podcast for Women, Valuable to All

Finding information about health and fitness is as easy as opening a web browser. Social media influencers have inundated the system with more information than the average individual can possibly digest. It can sometimes create information overload and become overwhelming, especially to anyone new to the world of health and fitness. As a fitness professional, […]

Enrollment Trends for FPS District

The overall trend for enrolled students in the Farmington public school district has gradually declined. While also peaking in the 2019-2020 school year. In 2010-2011, there were currently 1,371 students enrolled overall in the FSP District. In the 2022-2023 school year, there are currently 1,268 students enrolled. From 2010 to 2023, the overall enrollment rate […]

NPR: Is Time Ticking For TikTok?

Recently, I listen to NPR’s podcast named, Is Time Ticking For TikTok? The podcasters on this episode is Asma Khalid, Deirdre Walsh and Bobby Allyn. I found this to be super interesting because of all of the stories going on about the TikTok bill on getting banned. I found out that the United States government […]

Excitement On The Daily

The Daily is a podcast from The New York Times, released every weekday. Hosted by Michael Barbaro, it features a variety of guests who contribute to the discussion. The Daily primarily focuses on newsworthy stories, often highlighting issues that may not be at the forefront of the public eye. In the episode I listened to, […]

West Bloomfield implementing a strategic plan and guide to accomplish district goals

MaKayla Eggleston The Board of Education and the Administration are initiating a new program aimed at directing the West Bloomfield School District through a strategic plan spanning three to five years. This initiative’s purpose to set new goals and develop strategies in order to ensure academic success for students. Unfortunately education resources are exceptionally scarce, […]

Farmington Parents no Longer Pay for Their Kids to Participate in Athletics

Farmington school districts have decided for the new school year 2023-2024 they will eliminate the fees for Pay to Participate in their schools. Pay2Play is a fee charged to families whose kids are in any athletic sport or extracurricular event after school. Kids playing football, basketball, cheerleading, gymnastics, soccer, etc. use to have the worries and […]