The Tiger's Eye 2.2 Spring 2024

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TIGER’S EYE Volume 2 · Issue 2

Spring 2024

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CONTENTS Fremont Senior High School · 1750 N Lincoln Ave, Fremont NE · (402) 727-3050 The staff of Fremont High’s Tiger’s Eye Newspaper is proud to deliver quality content that represents the student body, to be the voice of FHS and to provide the truth to our community.

Cassandra Santillan Staff Writer

Gryphon Smith

Aidan Eberspacher Creative Director

Annabelle Bignell Editor-in-Chief

Samuel Contreras Staff Illustrator

Xavier Berhow Staff Writer

MJ Ideus Copy Editor

Thalia Gonzalez Barrios Community Manager

Allie Voecks Staff Writer

Ariana Ordonez Staff Writer

Chase Fowler Staff Writer

Spreads designed by Aidan Eberspacher

The Tiger’s Eye is a student-run publication of the Fremont High School Journalism Department. The purpose of this publication is to inform the students of FHS, their families and the community of Fremont. The content and opinions of The Tiger’s Eye do not necessarily represent the student body, faculty, administration, adviser or Fremont Public Schools district. The Tiger’s Eye encourages letters to the editors, but reserves the right to reject them for reasons including but not limited to lack of space, multiple letters of the same topic and personal attacks contained in the letter. Letters should be emailed to david.stevens@fpsmail.org.

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A new proposal to enhance the Child Tax Credit: how it will affect Fremont families The making of Black History Month: learning what it is - and how to celebrate it

Weaving the complexities of womanhood: a close analysis of the upcoming poet Rupi Kaur’s poetry From birthmark to bravery

Red 40: the hidden menace behind many health issue FPS forms AI committee

The dark side of AI: manipulating reality AI in writing

Why AI has revolutionized education and beyond AI: the impact on artists

AI in education: the double-edged sword A&E

An Oreo delight

This issue of The Tiger’s Eye focuses on Artifical Intellegence. The benefits, concerns and personal opinions of AI are reflected in various forms of the staff’s multimedia work. Does AI have a place in our school? What about the real world? Flip to page 18 to read all about AI.

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A new proposal to enhance the

Child Tax Credit: how it will affect Fremont families

Annabelle Bignell Editor-in-Chief

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n Tuesday, Jan. 16, lawmakers announced a $78 billion bipartisan tax agreement.

Democratic Sen. Ron Wyden and Republican Rep. Jason Smith proposed a new system to enhance and boost credit policies, inflation, refundable credit and available access to tax packages.

this agreement can aid and provide support to more than 15 million lowincome families.

The CBPP says this will mainly help black, Latino and indigenous children in lower-income areas around America.

The new agreement would change the maximum refund tax credit to $1,900 in 2024 and $2,000 in 2025. It will also expand credit eligibility for larger families if their income suddenly drops.

The “Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act of 2024” (H.R. 7024) was passed by the U.S. House of Representatives on January 31, 2022, with a vote of 357 to 70. The bill includes provisions to expand the Child Tax Credit, which is a victory for lowincome families.

While Congress has not accepted the proposal, Wyden hopes to get this agreement passed by tax season (Jan. 29).

What is included in this proposal?

How does this relate to the local community of Fremont?

According to the nonpartisan Center on Budget and Policy Priorities (CBPP), the changes would allow a single parent with two children who earns $13,000 to see their tax credit double within their first year. A married couple earning $32,200 will see a $975 gain.

Fremont Public Schools contains 14 schools and more than 5,000 students.

The district’s minority enrollment is 40%. 42.6% of students are economically disadvantaged, which means more than 2,000 students will receive economic benefits from the new Child Tax Credit proposal.

The Child Tax Return has helped families with qualifying children and incomes receive a tax break.

This proposal helps widen financial availability and provide a stable structure for American families to live on.

The Child Poverty Rate doubled in less than a year, going from 5.2% in 2021 and 12.4% in 2022. If passed and enacted,

If the new proposal is approved and receives additional backing from the Federal Government, it has the potential to provide a significant economic boost to many Fremont families and other communities in need, allowing them to break free from the cycle of poverty and start anew.

Updates as of Feb. 20:

Fremont High School has a nearly 50% minority rate, which means the new additions to the Child Tax Credit return can help more than 800 students.

Due to high inflation rates, around 50% of Fremont families are living paycheck to paycheck meaning they are only one paycheck away from becoming homeless.

The expanded Child Tax Credit will benefit families with incomes below $50,000, who report spending nearly a third of their CTC payments on rent.

However, the bill does not include key reforms to the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC), which is the nation’s primary source of financing for the construction and preservation of affordable housing.

Although the bill includes provisions to expand LIHTC, many LIHTC-supported homes will remain unaffordable for the people who need them most without these key reforms. The National Low Income Housing Coalition (NLIHC) will continue to monitor the legislation as it moves to the U.S. Senate and will urge advocates to call on their Senators to adopt key reforms in any future expansion of LIHTC.

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Credito Fiscal Por Hijos: cómo afectará a las familias de Fremont

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l martes 16 de enero, los legisladores anunciaron un acuerdo tributario bipartidista de $78 mil millones. El senador demócrata Ron Wyden y el representante republicano Jason Smith propusieron un nuevo sistema para mejorar y potenciar las políticas de crédito, la inflación, el crédito reembolsable y el acceso disponible a los paquetes fiscales.

El nuevo acuerdo cambiaría el crédito fiscal máximo reembolsable a $1,900 en 2024 y $2,000 en 2025. También ampliará la elegibilidad para el crédito a familias más grandes si sus ingresos disminuyen repentinamente.

Aunque el Congreso aún no ha aceptado la propuesta, Wyden espera lograr que este acuerdo se apruebe antes de la temporada de impuestos (29 de enero).

¿Qué se incluye en esta propuesta?

Según el Center on Budget and Policy Priorities (CBPP) por sus siglas en inglés, no partidista, los cambios permitirían que un padre soltero con dos hijos que gana $13,000 vea duplicado su crédito fiscal dentro de su primer año. Una pareja casada que gane $32,200 verá una ganancia de $975.00.

El Reembolso Tributario por Hijo ha ayudado a las familias con niños y bajos ingresos que califiquen a recibir un descuento en impuestos. Esta propuesta ayuda a ampliar la disponibilidad financiera y proporcionar una estructura estable para que las familias estadounidenses vivan.

Translated by Jaime Castro Ortega La Tasa de Pobreza Infantil se duplicó en menos de un año, pasando del 5.2% en 2021 al 12.4% en 2022. Si se aprueba y se promulga, este acuerdo puede ayudar y brindar apoyo a más de 15 millones de familias de bajos ingresos.

El CBPP por sus siglas en inglés, dice que esto ayudará principalmente a niños afroamericanos, latinos e indígenas en áreas de bajos ingresos de Estados Unidos.

¿Cómo se relaciona esto con la comunidad local de Fremont?

Las Escuelas Públicas de Fremont contienen 14 escuelas y más de 5,000 estudiantes. La inscripción de minorías en el distrito es del 40%. El 42.6% de los estudiantes tienen desventajas económicas, lo que significa que más de 2,000 estudiantes recibirán beneficios económicos de la nueva propuesta de Crédito Tributario por Hijo.

La Preparatoria de Fremont tiene aproximadamente una tasa de minorías del 50%. Las nuevas adiciones al retorno del Crédito Tributario por Hijo pueden ayudar a más de 800 estudiantes.

Debido a las altas tasas de inflación, alrededor del 50% de las familias de Fremont viven de pago a pago, lo que significa que están a solo un pago de distancia de quedarse sin hogar.

Si la nueva propuesta es aprobada y recibe respaldo adicional del Gobierno Federal, tiene el potencial de proporcionar un impulso económico significativo a muchas familias de Fremont y otras comunidades necesitadas, permitiéndoles romper el ciclo de la pobreza y comenzar de nuevo.

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Actualizaciones del 20 de febrero: La “Ley de Alivio Tributario para Familias y Trabajadores Estadounidenses de 2024” (H.R. 7024) por sus siglas en inglés, fue aprobada por la Cámara de Representantes de los Estados Unidos el 31 de enero de 2022, con un total de votos de 357. El proyecto de ley incluye disposiciones para expandir el Crédito Tributario por Hijo, lo que es una victoria para las familias de bajos ingresos.

El Crédito Tributario por Hijo ampliado beneficiará a las familias con ingresos inferiores a $50,000, qué informan que gastan casi un tercio de sus pagos de CTC en alquiler. Sin embargo, el proyecto de ley no incluye reformas clave al Crédito Tributario por Vivienda de Bajos Ingresos (LIHTC) por sus siglas en inglés, que es la principal fuente de financiamiento del país para la construcción y preservación de viviendas asequibles.

Aunque el proyecto de ley incluye disposiciones para expandir LIHTC, muchas viviendas respaldadas por LIHTC seguirán siendo inasequibles para las personas que más las necesitan sin estas reformas clave. La Coalición Nacional de Vivienda para Personas de Bajos Ingresos (NLIHC, por sus siglas en inglés) continuará monitoreando la legislación mientras avanza hacia el Senado de los Estados Unidos e instará a los defensores a pedir a sus senadores que adopten reformas clave en cualquier expansión futura de LIHTC.

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ebruary, the month when plants begin to bloom, fishing and camping sites open up, couples celebrate Valentine’s Day — and of course, Black History is Celebrated. Funny, it seems every month has some sort of awareneess campaign associated to it nowadays. As a Black student, I know how this month is important for others who share this ethinicity. Yet, the concept of Black History Month is flawed in principle.

Initially Black History Month was created by Carter G. Woodson, a wellknown Black scholar in 1926. Originally being a singular week, the conceptions and celebration have evolved into a month packed with business gimmicks “promoting” Black voices for a profit and schools randomly doing a haphazard lesson over Black history.

Woodson created Black History Month because he believed not all Americans at that time knew or were even aware about Black history. Segregation and extreme racisim against Black people occured all the time.

Woodson’s goal was to teach America about the importance of Black pioneers and visionaries. His dream was not to be viewed above any other race,

but to be viewed just as equal and important — most of the population believed Black history had little to no importance in this time period.

Early 1900s education social science focused on teaching students about white history, like the Founding Fathers, the Revolutionary War and other events that built our country.

Woodson recognized that Blacks’ impact on American history was missing, and he wanted to change this common practice. He believed that with enough time and patience, his studies and efforts would educate the masses on how Blacks were essential in the making of America.

Not surprisingly, Black History Month has evolved beyond Woodson’s original vision. Companies strategically used Black History Month as a marketing tool by using it support Black history, while also profiting from the Black community. From what primarily started in the fashion industry has spilled into the entertainment industry.

Xbox, for instance, has a “Black Character” playlist, which includes games with major black characters during the month of February. Other streaming services like Hulu, Netflix, Max and Disney+ also have “Black” voice sections on their pages.

During February, companies like Nike and Under Armor give discounts to people of African descent. Some restaurants advertise dishes and food made and curated by Black chefs. With all the commercial chaos of discounts and advertisements, it’s really easy to forget the main purpose of Black History Month.

The month wasn’t meant for reparations, nor was it meant to protest against police. No—the original idea was to educate people about how America was influcenced by Black trailblazers, revolutionists, visionaries, etc.

In addition to companies profitting off of BHM, there is another glaring flaw with BHM. For one, it is confined to one month. Subjecting Black history to one month implies it’s not as important as other historical moments in history.

Black history should be included year round. Social studies classes should have a broader curriculum that incorporates more Black history that isn’t always included in text books.

As a Black student, I’ve realized my school doesn’t seem to do much for Black history. I applaud the FHS Media Center as they usually have a Black author display; yet, there does not seem to be anything else about BHM at the

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high school. And if there is, it needs to be advertized better.

I hope in the future that schools will include more activities for Black students. Furthermore, the only solution for Black history to be known is, well, for it to be known. I’m not saying that Black history needs to be emphasized in social studies, but it needs to be at least included.

Thankfully, there are countless yet simple ways to celebrate the month without companies profitting from your “support”. Check out novels by Black authors. I recommend “The Color Purple” by Alice Walker and “Long Way Down” by Jason Reynolds. Or watch watch documentaries produced by Black directors or movies that feature Black protagonists like “Black Panther” and “The Blind Side”.

Black History, no, ALL history should be common teaching in schools. It shouldn’t just be subjected to one month.

Instead of teaching the same topics every year, social studies should include the complete picture of American history.

How about we learn about the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre or how doctors experimented on graphic by Ariana Pitterson designed by Peyton Goebel

Black men at Tuskegee?

Google these events. No, seriously.

History will never change, so there is always time to look back at it.

After all, it’s not going anywhere.

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Photo Credit: John Sciulli/Getty Images

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the upcoming poet Rupi Kaur's poetry

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aking the world by storm and captivating readers with her unique writing style of absent capitalization and an intimate portrayal of raw emotions, the upcoming self-published poet Rupi Kaur writes poetry that influences the lives of many.

Through skillful use of evocative language and powerful imagery, Kaur portrays the complexities of womanhood by weaving together the struggles and essential experiences that shape the female experience.

Kaur’s writing is undeniably captivating, providing vivid and detailed imagery that captures the reader’s imagination. A crystal clear tone and emotional writing style allow readers to easily visualize the scenes depicted in the poems.

Additionally, some of Kaur’s poems have real illustrations that she has drawn herself. This unique feature allows readers to connect the meanings of the poems to a corresponding image, further enhancing the overall reading experience.

While delving through the painful memories of past relationships Kaur came to an epiphany of realization causing her to begin writing poetry. The oppression of women is a horrendously common event that manipulates its way into the lives of young women

across the globe. Kaur’s most popular poetry books, “milk and honey,” “home body” and “the sun and her flowers,” take readers through her journey of oppression.

Kaur’s self-published poetry book “milk and honey” is a thought-provoking book that beautifully captures the struggles faced by women due to the patriarchal influence of society.

Whether the pain is portrayed through heartbreak, over-sexualization, an emotionally distant father or the manipulated view of abuse as love, the way Kaur puts the ink on the pages tells a story. “milk and honey” highlights these experiences and their importance in stunting a woman’s growth into womanhood. Kaur puts into picture her journey as an immigrant and the importance of having a strong relationship with your close family, “a daughter should not have to beg her father for a relationship. i can’t tell if my mother is terrified or in love with my father it all looks the same.”

While growing up in a broken family and coping with a father who was physically present but emotionally absent, Kaur learned many values regarding self-identity that she incorporates into her poetry.

Annabelle Bignell Editor-in-Chief

A poem written by Rupi Kaur.

In an interview with Publishers Weekly, Kaur explains the roots of her internal values. “I write poetry, but I’m a human first. I’m a woman first. I’m a PunjabiSikh woman first,” Kaur said. “I just happen to be on a very public journey which complicates things, but that’s why I always remind myself: I am allowed to step outside of the box the world sees me in. In fact, I owe it to myself – to feel alive.”

Another common aspect that Kaur mentions quite frequently is confusion between real love and healthy relationships versus manipulated viewpoints shoved onto vulnerable women. In the same interview with Publishers Weekly, Kaur mentions her twisted and broken views on healthy relationships. “It all looks the same, I can’t tell the difference between love and violence,” Kaur said.

By depicting the events of Kaur’s relationships and comparing them to common themes of domestic violence and sexual abuse, it is surely easy to correlate the origins of her poems to be rooted in a history of abuse and manipulation.

According to “5 Reasons Rupi Kaur Is the Poet of Our Times” on B&N Reads, Kaur focuses a considerable amount of her work on problems that women face in their day-to-day lives, which are frequently overlooked by men.

10 · Feature Since Kaur’s target audience consists mostly of women, some male critics tend to belittle her work as trivial or unimportant. With powerful and emotional poetry, Kaur reveals the reality of living as a woman. The poems may be short, but the words hold significant weight, particularly when it comes to calling out the culture that rips women apart and washes them from the inside out. “the sun and her flowers,” one of Kaur’s most recent books, sheds light on the topics of sexual assault and the oversexualization of women, advocating for change and awareness. Kaur writes, “she is not a porn category or the type you look for on a friday night she is not needy or easy or weak.”

Kaur’s raw and interpretable approach to these issues in her poetry makes them relatable and accessible to a wide audience. Each poem has its gut-wrenching meaning with specific details but is also vague enough to be interpreted individually by each reader.

Kaur’s poetry is the emotional rollercoaster of love. By exploring the intricacies of relationships that are often based on a shallow understanding of love and the devastating consequences that follow, Kaur uses her words to portray the emotions experienced by those who have been hurt and betrayed in relationships, whether platonic, familial or romantic.

Kaur’s words also act as a reminder to be cautious of those we share our minds and bodies with since underlying consequences do occur.

Although it seems Kaur may focus on solely negative emotions, her poems also provide a message of hope and resilience to find the internal strength to grow and accept the fact that although something was damaging, we have to leave the scars behind and continue to grow.

By embracing the pain and allowing oneself to feel the full spectrum of emotions, Kaur’s poetry encourages her readers to find the courage to move forward and to accept the lessons they have learned. In milk and honey, Kaur writes, “accept that you deserve more than painful love. life is moving and the healthiest thing for your heart is to move with it.”

Kaur’s poetry touches upon the themes of self-acceptance and self-love, urging her readers to embrace their flaws and imperfections, and to find the courage to be vulnerable in the face of pain. One poem that stuck with many of Kaur’s readers is the very last poem written in milk and honey, “the rape will tear you apart, but it will not end you.”

themes within Kaur’s poetry. “Rupi Kaur explores themes of love, loss, trauma, healing, and femininity,” Kithinji said.

“Through her words, Kaur takes readers on a journey of self-discovery and empowerment, as she reflects on her own experiences of pain and healing.”

When it comes to embracing and accepting the scary paths of entering womanhood, Kaur emphasizes the idea that individuals should not depend on others to feel complete or find happiness. Instead, they should look within themselves and find fulfillment in their own souls and desires.

The message is clear: self-love and self-reliance are key to finding true happiness and fulfillment in life.

Instead of relying on others to fill the voids within us, we should look within ourselves and find the strength to fill them on our own.

Kaur’s words serve as a call to action to remind that women don’t need anyone else’s validation or approval to feel complete, and that true happiness comes from within. Kaur’s poetry as been known to encourage readers to embrace their flaws and imperfections, and to find the courage to be vulnerable in the face of pain.

Kaur’s words offer a message of empowerment that even in the darkest moments, there is still hope and light.

In an article from #FridayFiresideChats, Emmah Kithinji writes about popular

Want to read some of her work?

You can find these books in the 811s section in the FHS Library

Want more?

Check out these similar books by Amanda Lovelace

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From birthmark to bravery Presley Tworek’s journey to self acceptance Gryphon Smith

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he crowd erupts in laughter as senior Presley Tworek drops to all fours and portrays an animalistic style trying to get the attention of the attractive men. Wearing a white and blue striped swimming top and white shorts, Tworek plays Marvel Ann, the blonde bombshell teenager on a manhunt to find a boyfriend. As she dazzles the audience with her poise and seductive performance, little do they know about Tworek’s introspective journey toward self-confidence.

Tworek has a red birthmark on the right side of her face.

Growing up, Tworek was subjected to bullying due to her birthmark, which caused many insecurities.

When Tworek began middle school, the bullying intensified. People would ask what was wrong with her or make rude comments like saying the birthmark looked weird.

“Growing up with it [bullying] was worse in middle school because it was a bunch of kids I’ve never met before,” Tworek said. “So they’re like, ‘What the frick happened to her face?’ And I used to be really insecure about it.”

Tworek felt like she had to hide her birthmark from Photo Credit: Breanna Nelson and Presley Tworek

Feature · 13 people, making sure they wouldn’t see it. She started using makeup around seventh grade to cover it up.

“My brain tells me that it [the birthmark] is ugly,” Tworek said.

“Unfortunately, I started using makeup in seventh grade. I’m not sure why actually; I just started wearing it. It got me into a bad habit of wearing it all the time. I am slowly trying to stray away from it.”

As Tworek explored her interests in high school, she eventually found her calling in the drama department. By her

sophomore year, she proved her acting skills to ultimately land major and supporting roles, showcasing her talent and dedication to the world. While Tworek gained confidence on stage, she gradually became more comfortable with her body and her birthmark.

“I learned to embrace my birthmark around sophomore year,” Tworek said.

“It was really hard to learn to love it for a while. Now I know it is a part of me and it is beautiful.”

birthmark under her makeup. Instead, they see her amazing performance shine through the entire theater.

“I realized that life is too short to care about small things like that – things that can’t change,” Tworek said. “I’m older and wiser, and I don’t care what anybody thinks. I learned to embrace it, especially because it’s unique.”

Now when students and audience see Tworek on stage, they don’t see her red

De lunar de nacimiento a la valentía: El viaje hacia la autoaceptación

Translated by Thalia Gonzalez Community Manager

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a multitud se llena de risas cuando la estudiante de último año, Presley Tworek, se pone en cuatro patas y representa un estilo animal tratando de llamar la atención de los hombres atractivos. Tworek interpreta a Marvel Ann, la explosiva adolescente rubia, en una búsqueda de un novio, con un top de baño con rayas blancas y azules y pantalones cortos blancos. Aunque Tworek cautiva al público con su tranquilidad y su actuación seductora, poco saben sobre su viaje introvertido hacia la confianza en sí mismo.

Tworek tiene un lunar de nacimiento rojo en el lado derecho de la cara.

Cuando Tworek estaba creciendo ella fue acosada debido a su marca de nacimiento, lo que le provocó muchas inseguridades.

Cuando Tworek comenzó la escuela secundaria, el bullying se intensificó, la gente preguntó qué estaba mal con ella, o hizo comentarios groseros como decir que su lunar parecía extraño.

Tworek dijo que “crecer con eso [acoso] fue peor en la secundaria porque era un grupo de niños que nunca había conocido.” “Entonces se preguntaban: “¿Qué le pasó con su rostro?” Y yo solía sentirme muy insegura sobre eso.”

Tworek sentía que tenía que ocultar su lunar de nacimiento de la gente, asegurándose de que no lo vieran. Ella comenzó a usar maquillaje alrededor del séptimo grado para cubrirlo.

“Mi cerebro me decía que [el lunar] es feo”, dijo Tworek.

“Desafortunadamente, empecé a usar maquillaje en el séptimo grado. No estoy segura de por qué, en realidad, lo empecé a usar. Me puso en un mal hábito llevarlo todo el tiempo. Poco a poco estoy tratando de alejarme de ella.”

Mientras Tworek exploraba sus intereses en la escuela secundaria,

finalmente encontró su vocación en el departamento de drama. En su segundo año, ella demostró sus habilidades de actuación para finalmente fijo un papel importante y de apoyo, mostrando su talento y dedicación al mundo. Mientras Tworek ganó confianza en el escenario, ella gradualmente se hizo más cómoda con su cuerpo y con su lunar.

“Aprendí a amar mi lunar de nacimiento alrededor del segundo año”, dijo Tworek.“Fue muy difícil aprender a amarlo por un tiempo. Ahora sé que es parte de mí y que es hermoso.”

Ahora, cuando los estudiantes y el público ven a Tworek en el escenario, no ven su lunar roja debajo de su maquillaje. En cambio, ven su increíble actuación brillar por todo el teatro.

“Me di cuenta de que la vida es demasiada corta para preocuparse por cosas pequeñas como esa – cosas que no pueden cambiar” dijo Tworek. “Soy más sabia y mayor, y no me importa la opinión de los demás. He aprendido amarlo porque es especial.”

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the hidden menace behind many health issues Aidan Eberspacher Creative Director

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kittles. Doritos. Gatorade. M&Ms. Artificial dye is found on almost every food label. Whether it’s a bright red Hot Cheeto bag or a pack of hot dogs, most people don’t know the potential risks of artificial dyes.

Artificial dyes are added to make food more appealing and eye-catching.

Consumers tend to base what they choose to eat on how appetizing the food looks and not the health benefits the food has.

In fact, according to FDA.gov, “Color additives are important components of many products, making them attractive, appealing, appetizing, and informative.”

Color additives can be informative by telling people what flavor a food is.

For example, the color purple usually represents the flavor grape and the color yellow is usually associated with lemon.

Concerns about the safety of artificial dyes varies. Many studies do not find significant evidence to prove the harms.

Artificial dyes have not been proven to cause cancer, but research has proven they can cause hyperactivity in children. Benzidine, 4-aminobiphenyl and 4-aminoazobenzene are potential carcinogens found in food dyes. These

three substances are permitted to be used in low levels in Red 40, Yellow 5 and Yellow 6. Most artificial dyes are created with petroleum, a type of oil. All of these chemicals are used in artificial dyes because they help provide a longer shelf life.

Americans are subjected to numerous unhealthy ingredients in their food compared to other countries. Red 40 is restricted in the United Kingdom and Switzerland. China, Canada and parts of the European Union, have banned Potassium Bromate. Potassium Bromate is a carcinogen used to strengthen bread dough and help it rise. This substance has been connected to cancer, gastrointestinal illness, thyroid complications and kidney disease.

California was the first state to restrict food additives, Potassium Bromate being one of them. In September 2023, California lawmakers issued a ban on four additives by 2027. One of the food dyes that was banned is red No. 3.

Supporters of the ban push for the FDA to issue a nationwide ban.

NPR.com writes, “Back in 1990, the FDA halted the use of the red No. 3 in cosmetics and externally applied drugs, such as medicated ointments or lotions,

based on a study that it can cause cancer in rats. But the FDA continued to allow the dye’s use in foods and has become ubiquitous in the U.S. food supply. Since then, multiple studies have linked consumption of synthetic dyes to behavioral issues in children, including hyperactivity.”

Over 3,000 products containing red No. 3 are listed on EWG.org, a nonprofit group that focuses on researching and promoting healthy lifestyles. Some of the most popular products containing Red No. 3 are: Peeps, Dubble Bubble chewing gum, Brach’s Candy Corn, Jelly Belly Candy and some Dole Fruit Packs.

Yes, Dole Fruit Packs. Even packaged fruit can contain artificial dyes. Certain foods that should be considered healthy is filled with dyes to make it more appealing.

Babies and young children are affected by these artificial dyes. Fruit snacks, candy and sweet drinks grab the attention of kids. Artificial colors are included in the daily diet of most Americans. The hyperactivity that can be caused by the dyes, can have a negative effect on children in school.

Students are not able to focus on their schoolwork and teachers struggle

Tiger Den snacks with Red 40

finding ways to control them. Parents should be cautious when choosing the foods they feed their children.

Kickstart, an energy drink sold in Fremont High School, also contains Red 40.

Even the most simple of baby foods can contain artificial dye. One of the ingredients in Mott’s Strawberry Applesauce is Red 40. Artificial dyes have been shown to have a negative effect on children by causing hyperactivity.

With California and other countries issuing bans and warnings on certain dyes, it prompts the question of whether artificial dyes are worth it.

Foods without dyes will taste the same no matter the brightness of the color.

The sad truth is that food companies use synthetic dye because it is cheaper.

The article “What Additives are Bad for Baby Food?” states, “A common additive found in baby foods is artificial synthetic food colors or AFCs. These are mainly used to make baby foods look “prettier” and more colorful.

However, processed foods quickly lose the nutrients and color found in the original, organic ingredients, so companies use AFCs to replace these colors. They are also used in many juices and beverages.”

Beverages ranging from juices and flavored milks to sodas and energy drinks, can all contain artificial dyes. Sodas such as Coke and Pepsi both contain carmel color. Hawaiian Punch “Fruit Juicy Red” and Yoo-Hoo Strawberry Drink have Red 40 listed under the ingredients. Mountain Dew

An article from 2014 on WPDH.com says “The whole world loves Kraft Macaroni and Cheese, however... The United States is the only country that uses a special recipe that includes yellow dye 5 and yellow dye 6 which may be dangerous to kids’ health.

Other countries forbid the dyes, so Kraft uses natural beta carotene and paprika to create the same color. After this story went viral last year, Kraft has announced that they will be changing the recipe for some new versions of their Mac and Cheese, but the dye will remain for people who purchase the original recipe.”

This article listed four other food products widely consumed in the United States. Kraft removed artificial

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dyes from their Macaroni and Cheese in January 2016. There was a different recipe for Kraft Macaroni and Cheese for two years until it was changed.

Many times foods go viral for their special color. Most recently there was the chamoy pickle. Chamoy pickles are dill pickles soaked in a mixture of chamoy, sweet and sour candy powders and Tajin.

There are chamoy pickle kits available that have different spicy chips and candy to stuff the pickle with. It is less likely that the pickle kits would have gone as viral as they did if they were not artificially colored.

Processed foods contain more harmful ingredients other than artificial dyes, such as artificial sweeteners and preservatives. The FDA should regulate ingredients that make up Americans’ diets, and until then parents should be more aware of what goes into their children’s foods.

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FPS forms AI committee

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he use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) has grown exponentially over the past couple of years in school and work industries. Kate Heineman (Executive Director of Teaching and Learning) and Scott Jensen (Executive Director of Secondary Operations) are the founders of the new Fremont Public School’s AI Committee. Heineman and Jensen, who have been working with Fremont Public Schools for over ten years, are in charge of handling important jobs in the district and recently decided to form the AI committee. The reasoning behind forming this committee is to discuss the impact AI has on education and how to use it safely and ethically in the classroom.

“I think it is important that we get a group together to talk about the positives and negatives and what steps we need to take to work with AI in the future,” Jensen said.

Because AI continuously updates and changes, Jensen and Heineman felt it was important to form a committee.

“What it looks like today is not what it’s gonna look like tomorrow,” Heineman said.

Jensen and Heineman discussed the pros and cons when it comes to using

newer technology, such as AI. However, learning to use this technology ethically for future projects is of huge importance.

“There’s going to be both concerns and positives to anything we do,” Heineman said. “So, learning to become responsible consumers of whatever platforms we have and whatever information we have is critical in everything that we do.”

With the concern of responsibility comes the concern of safety. The school district has banned the globally used app TikTok and other popular social media apps. So the question is, why hasn’t the district banned apps like Chat GPT, Google AI or other similar apps?

“Generally speaking, all the websites we have, have to be compliant with all state and federal guidelines for that safety purpose.” Jensen said. “There are specific guidelines that we as public schools have to follow. If it can be a tool, how do we use that tool in the best way possible and provide privacy to our students and our district?”

Due to the newer and more advanced AI technology, many students rely on AI for help with homework assignments. This can become more of an “addiction” since it may lead to lazy

and unproductive habits.

“Scott and I think it’s also very much about the user. So each of us are going to use it differently,” Heineman said.

“Some people will use it [AI] as a crutch and it will become limiting to them, but that will be a choice they make. Others will use it as a tool to maybe further explore something.”

FHS English teachers have reported multiple instances where students have turned in essays that were completely written by AI, which is in direct violation of the academic dishonesty policy.

“I think some people make the assumption that AI just does everything for you.” Heinemen said. “There’s still some work involved and there’s going to have to be, look at what that process is. So even with the new generative AI, they’re still going to be processed and all that, we’re going to have to learn to be good consumers. I don’t think we can take that for granted.”

Over the course of the year, Jensen and Heineman’s AI committee will meet and begin drafting a district-wide policy for AI use in the classroom using FPS district’s mission statement as a reference.

FHS staff’s opinions on AI “It’s kind of like giving a calculator to a little kid who’s learning addition…They can do seven plus two equals nine, and they can just use this all the time, right? But if you’re just using the tool all the time, you’re not actually getting the skill.” - Blake Hughes

“I think it is a super helpful tool when it is used, I guess, ethically. I think it can be a big game changer in a lot of facets of life.” - Kristen Strickler

“Right now there’s been some guidance from the Nebraska Department of Education on AI for schools and so we have formed a committee of administrators and teachers who are looking in the direction of AI in public schools as a school system. ” Myron Sikora

“But, we, as teachers, need to do our best to embrace AI as much as we can and help students learn how to use it effectively and legitimately” Justin Bigsby

“Have you ever seen the terminator movie it’s an iconic 80’s movie about AI taking over the world.”- Luke Grenier

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The dark side of AI: manipulating reality

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rtificial Intelligence (AI) is a newer cutting-edge technology that has far-reaching implications for humanity. It has the potential to become an ally in the pursuit of a future that is more fair and sustainable.

editing software, but the video was all over Twitter, now called X, and other social media apps.

There are many benefits to AI such as spell check, GPS trackers, research programs and many other tools to help reduce the repetitive daily tasks.

The analytical capability of AI has also helped speed up the development of vaccines.

Concerned callers have informed the New Hampshire County Attorney’s office about Joe Biden calling local voters and telling them to avoid the voting polls. It was later debunked that these were robo-AI calls, which means someone took recordings of Joe Biden’s voice and then cut and edited clips together to make it sound like a whole new phrase.

However, these benefits tend to be weighed against the potential risks of AI’s misuse, which could result in the development of dangerous and unethical creations such as deepfakes.

A deep fake image or video is an electronic automated image/video of a person in which their face or body has been digitally altered to appear to be someone else, typically used maliciously or to spread false information.

The production of deepfakes is more prominent within political propaganda and social media influencers. When it comes to politics, deep fake videos are usually made to spread misinformation to certain political parties and persuade them to vote for their opponents.

For example, recently a blurry video of President Joe Biden was “leaked.” Biden seemed to be harassing a transgender individual saying, “You will never be a real woman.” It is now debunked that this video was fabricated and made with

Though the video is now removed from all social media platforms, it led to early controversy about the 2024 election.

Robo-AI is also used on singers. By taking clips of songs and/or quotes from other audio recordings, AI programs can make a popular singer sing any song imaginable. This is a huge trend on TikTok. Many TikTok users will create edit covers of popular songs sung by other artists.

Deepfakes have mainly been known for targeting celebrities and influencers.

One very popular example is the deepfake porn industry.

These explicit images are made the same way as a normal deepfake. The sexual content is recorded and then altered to appear as a new person.

This horrific editing has been used as “revenge porn” which means to reveal sexually explicit images or videos of a person on the internet without consent to intentionally cause them embarrassment and distress.

In 2023, according to WIRED, more

Annabelle Bignell Editor-in-Chief than 300,000 videos of deep fake pornographic videos were uploaded online for anyone to view. These videos may feature everyday people or even celebrities.

Many celebrities have deep fake porn made of them, such as Taylor Swift, Selena Gomez, Justin Bieber, Kim Kardashian, Ryan Reynolds and many more influential people.

It is currently known that around 300,000 deepfake videos are circulating on the internet. However, this number may only be the tip of the iceberg, as it is difficult to determine the exact number of deepfakes that exist online.

While you may seem to think deepfakes are insanely graphic and scary, which to some extent is true, deepfakes actually fall into the same realm as CGI (Computer-Genterated Imagery).

Nashville Film Institute defines CGI as, “a creation of still or animated visual content with computer software. CGI is also called 3D imaging or 3D Rendering.

CGI usually refers to the 3D computer graphics used to create characters, scenes, and other special effects in movies, television, and games.” This is seen in movies such as “Avatar.”

While navigating through the digital landscape of design, AI has multiple outlets that allow for creative visions to enhance the story telling of life.

However, with the rise of deepfakes and clipped audio, pushing technological boundaries may not always be the answer to what’s behind the pixels.

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ovies. Police reports.

Scholarship essays. Poetry.

Lyrics. Texting. Creative writing. Even the latest laws and bills being proposed at the capitol require writing. In one form or another everyone writes. The news and entertainment industry depend on writing.

With the advancement and accessibility of AI, almost everyone has AI capabilities at their fingertips. Whether people work with grammar, engineering or coding, in recent years AI has already displaced workers conversation about AI replacing people in the workforce as grown. In some industries, such as fast food, this has already begun.

Many writers across multiple industries fear that their jobs may be next.

used to train AI, which would inevitably take jobs from real people, which for many companies would be the ideal.

At the end of the day, Hollywood is a business and using AI to write and rewrite stories is essentially a bargain compared to the cost of having to pay writers their dues. In an interview with CNBC, Bob Iger, the current CEO of Disney, AI is beneficial. “We’re already starting to use AI to create some efficiencies and ultimately to better

Gary Marcus”, explains the mechanics of writing AI. “In a certain sense, what they’re doing [AI] is regurgitating what they’ve seen before... it’s a sophisticated sense of regurgitation, because they can put in synonyms and paraphrases, but they stick pretty close to what they’ve seen. It’s pretty easy for them to come up with something that’s, let’s say, prototypical or stereotypical,” Marcus said. “They’re also pretty good at basic wordplay and poetry style, but what makes a movie work is an interesting idea and interesting execution — I don’t know if we’ll get that anytime soon.”

“Regardless of one’s opinion on AI, it is now a permanent part of life.”

The ability to essentially create content with just a few inputs a question looms over those whose careers have been built on their writing skills. According to NPR. org, many writers in the entertainment industry have raised concerns about the future of writing in Hollywood.

With worries that AI may reduce to contribution of writers, the Writer’s Guild of America (WGA) is fighting to prevent studios from taking advantage of AI to write or rewrite material such as treatments, stories, screenplays and even source material. The WGA is also fighting against original stories being

Hollywood is not alone in the growing fear of AI. The media and news industry has its own fear – maybe even greater – of what AI poses for their future. There are many theories about what AI could do and one of them is the possibility of AI replacing journalism entirely. According to New York Magazine, “At one extreme, you have online-first news organizations that are ready to start generating more content now in the most straightforward way possible: asking tools based on new large language models to compose stories about x or y for direct or lightly edited publication.”

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serve consumers,” Iger said. “But it’s also clear that AI is going to be highly disruptive, and it could be extremely difficult to manage, particularly from an IP (intellectual property) management perspective.”

AI experts and writers claim that AI is not at a satisfactory level capable of creating scripts and stories that have depth and emotion to them. Gary Marcus, a cognitive scientist and host of the podcast “Humans vs. Machines with

Some news sites like CNET (Computer Network), have already started putting this motion into practice, but unfortunately for them, it did not work.

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They had to stop once they realized that the content was full of numerous errors such as unintentional plagiarism and incorrect grammar rules.

John Herman, a journalist for New York Magazine, states that “Google is testing out a feature that provides AI-generated answers at the top of its search results. I’ve been using it for a few months, and its prospects are interesting and complicated. The tasks for which it seems most competent — providing some quick background on a broad subject, news event, or concept; suggesting products or content; reciting objective facts about a person or thing — are the ones that make it seem the most like a plagiarism machine.”

It is unlikely that any current news organizations will begin to solely rely on AI or even explore the possibility of it. The second possibility is that AI could be a tool to improve journalism by helping journalists become better editors, reporters and producers. It can also help solve any writing problems a journalist may have like grammar and

writer’s block. So even if AI can cause many problems, it offers a lot of use to editors too. Journalists may use AI to research on current topics and events, generate story ideas and data analysis.

At the end of the day, AI is susceptible to bias and information since it relies on someone to program it. As a result, the quality of creativity, originality and plagiarism are risks. Since AI doesn’t understand what they are writing they can misplace sentences and statistics.

The algorithms can also devalue content and publishers who take advantage of AI risk having their sites flagged by search engines.

Love it or hate it, AI has become an inescapable part of modern life. Its presence is felt everywhere, and we can no longer afford to ignore it. We need to embrace this technology and adapt ourselves to it, so that we can harness its full potential and make the most of it. There’s no escaping it, AI is here to stay and we need to be ready for it.

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The educ(AI)tion system needs to embrace AI Gryphon Smith

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rtificial Intelligence (AI) has been with us our entire school lives whether we’ve known it or not: spell check, search engines, online shopping and music apps like Spotify.

Ever since COVID-19, students take their laptops everywhere and use them every day, not knowing the full potential of AI. With apps like Photomath or writing assistant apps like ChatGPT and Grammarly being easily accessible, have we ever had any actual formal education on what AI is and how to correctly use AIpowered technology?

Many teachers currently view AI as a way to cheat. In fact, the English department updated their academic dishonesty and plagiarism policy (updated April 24 of last year) to include the phrase, “using any AI platform to compose or create, in part or as a whole, the words, sentences, and/ or paragraphs of any given assignment.”

Yet, are teachers taking the time to show students how to use AI property? Or are they going to ignore the giant AI elephant in the room? Do teachers even know what is considered AI and what isn’t? Do teachers even know how AI can be used as an educational tool in the classroom?

If the education system takes a similar approach to AI like it did with the calculator, it would be a miscalculated mistake. Instead of being hesitant to accept a new tool for educational purposes, the FPS district and the educational system should take a proactive approach to AI. With the inclusion of the calculator in the classroom, the math curriculum evolved, allowing students to learn more complex and advanced mathematical concepts. If AI is truly accepted in the educational setting, who know what amazing concepts and learning opportunities can be unlocked.

Yes, AI has a dark side. Students have been using AI as a means to avoid work and to cheat, which only tarnishes work ethic if they rely on it too often. They believe that AI can write anything and everything for them, so why would they need to even try or apply themselves? Instead of relying on themselves, they end up depending on the AI to do it for them instead of developing academic skills, which is why FPS and the education system need to implement a curriculum centered around AI. Students should learn what AI is, how it was created, what’s considered AI, and most importantly, how to use it in an ethical way.

Whether they knew it or not, teachers have been using AI-powered technology for decades. For instance, PowerSchool, a grading software and app, uses AI to calculate grades. The high school also utilizes the Raptor Visitor Management System which uses AI to help keep track of visitors and keep the school safe. Even Dana Fontaine, the FHS media specialist, has provided demonstrations on how teachers can use AI to generate lesson plans. It can make recommendations for teachers to meet student with learning disabilities or various needs or be used as a tool to tutor students in specific subject areas.

Because AI is even more prominent in the world now than ever before, especially in school, the education system should introduce a class to educate students about AI, such as what AI is and how to ethically use AI. Right now many students do not know how to use AI properly. AI could generate possible topic ideas or help students organize their thoughts by creating an outline. When students are finished with their essay or papery, they can even paste their writing into ChatGPT to ask for edits, feedback and suggestions to improve their work. AI is a tool. We should be taught how to use AI in helpful manner.

At one point hand-held calculators were seen as the cutting edge of technology, especially in math classes. When calculators were readily available, most schools didn’t allow them in the classroom. Yet today, calculators are an essential part of classrooms, especially in most math classes like Calculus and in science classes like Physics and Chemistry. It wasn’t until the mid 1970s that the National Advisory Committee on Mathematical Education (NACOME) advised that kids in eighth grade and above can use calculators in school.

Eventually, it wasn’t until 1994 that the SAT allowed calculators to be used during the math section of the test. The ACT followed suit in 1996.

I have always been horrible at spelling.

Spell check, which is actually a form of AI, has been a tool in helping me proofread and improve my writing — but not just for me. Students (and even teachers) rely on spell check every day when it comes to writing papers, essays and emails.

Without this AI-powered technology, how many students and adults would be struggling? With the introduction of the calculator, the education system took forever to embrace it. This happened with type writers and computers. Now it might happen with AI. The education system needs to embrace this new technology in order to help students see their full potential.

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AI: the impact on artists

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Aidan Eberspacher Creative Director

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n the last year, it has felt like AI was everywhere. It seemed like every week there was a new AI software. To fight against the writing bots, the writers union went on strike.

Eventually, a deal was reached, AI would be limited, and writers would feel safer about their job security.

Image and art generators popped up on almost every digital platform. The programs I have used for generative AI, are Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Photoshop. These Adobe software programs are industry standard, meaning most professionals prefer them for their creative needs.

Implementing AI into these widely used programs brings AI to an extraordinary number of people.

AI should be an additive tool for artists, not a replacement. This tool can be very useful to improve the quality of things people create. Companies should not resort to using AI for their needs.

In my personal experience, I spent a good amount of time working on a project for a teacher. I was asked to create a logo for a sports team. I started working on it toward the end of last school year. Sometimes I would send a draft of the logo and it would take weeks to get a response back. I worked on it in school and spent hours at home for a few weeks and then continued when school started this year. The teacher looked at drafts of my design and gave critiques. Eventually, after not hearing any updates about it, I found out what happened. It turned out that he had just used AI to create what he wanted. The design created by AI compared to mine lacked creativity and I was disappointed to see that AI took the job from me.

As someone who dreams of pursuing a career in graphic design, this experience was discouraging. I was disappointed

that something I put effort into making exactly how the teacher wanted, was just thrown away because AI was available.

Artists who work with physical materials have an advantage. A robot cannot come in and do their job for them. However, more so today, digital art is much more widespread.

To ensure digital artists keep their jobs, the ethics of AI need to be explicit. An artist should be able to use AI to help improve their art, instead of having AI do everything for them. The future of AI can seem scary, but if it is used in the right way it can be a huge advantage.

Author’s note: I have found AI to be quite helpful in the creation of this issue. Working with AI has shown me that it still takes a good amount of work on the human end to perfectly create what you want.

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AI overall isn’t really helpful, the writing style is too complex, you’re not learning or getting much.

I take pride in my own work and I get too much anxiety about plagiarism to use it.

It’s cheating because you’re having a computer do the work for you, you don’t learn.

AI is kinda stupid sometimes and isn’t very smart.

I used a paraphrasing website and I’m not sure if it was AI or not but I assume it was.

Dude just cuz a robot wrote my homework doesn’t mean I stole or anything.

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AI in education: the double-edged sword Annabelle Bignell Editor-in-Chief

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ddiction is real, and it’s not just from ingesting a substance.

According to BestCollege, 53% of high school students are currently using AI on their daily school work. The recent surge of modern AI use within the education system has brought multiple arguments on the pros and cons of students using AI as an academic tool.

AI has been utilized in various programs that students use daily, such as Google Docs, Photomath,

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Grammarly, Quizlet and even citation makers. These AI tools are powered by algorithms that help to enhance the user experience and make tasks more efficient.

Another benefit of academic AI software is the balancing of a workload, which can save time for students and make their academic life more efficient.

For example, students struggling with math may use Photomath to dive deeper into concepts and understand certain math materials.

However, it seems that an addiction to AI support for school work has become an immense problem among adolescents. Many teachers expressed their concerns about students becoming lazy and solely relying on AI to complete their homework for them.

AI can be useful for homework, especially when it comes to learning math and conducting research. AIpowered tools provide instant feedback on student work and improvements which then allows students to learn and work at a comfortable pace.

An over-reliance on AI tools can lead to laziness and a lack of critical thinking skills. When students become too dependent on AI to do their homework for them, they will not fully engage with the assignments or develop the necessary skills to succeed in their academic and professional careers.

If students repeatedly rely on an AIpowered tool to write an essay, their writing and communication skills will be underdeveloped. They’ll also miss out on the opportunity to engage with the material in a meaningful way and develop a deeper understanding of the topic.

AI is not capable of replacing the human mind’s ability to think critically, express emotions and produce meaningful content. All of AI’s creations are taken from manmade written content from millions of online databases and scrambled

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into a “new” piece of writing. When students become too reliant on AI to complete their assignments, they risk missing out on the opportunity to engage with the material in a deeper and more meaningful way.

This lack of engagement can lead to underdeveloped critical thinking and communication skills, which are essential for success in both academic and professional careers.

Moreover, the use of AI in writing can lead to a lack of passion and personality in the work produced, ultimately resulting in less impactful and less memorable pieces. It’s important to use AI-powered tools as a supplement to one’s learning and not a replacement for the human mind’s creative potential.

Homework is not just about getting a good grade or passing a test. It’s an opportunity for students to practice what they have learned in class, reinforce their understanding of the material and develop important skills such as time management and problem-solving. By doing their own homework, students can feel a sense of accomplishment and pride in their work, which can boost their confidence and motivation to continue learning.

While the temptation to rely on AI-powered writing tools may be strong, it’s important to remember that academic integrity is essential.

Ultimately, the goal of homework is to help students learn and develop the necessary skills to succeed, and overreliance on AI may hinder rather than facilitate this process.

Ultimately, the process of doing homework and overcoming challenges on their own is an important part of the learning experience and can pave the way for success in future academic and professional journeys.

AI-powered homework: cheating or learning?

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s technology continues to advance, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in various aspects of life is becoming increasingly common. One area where this is particularly prevalent is in the realm of education, where students are turning to AI-powered tools to help with their homework. However, the question remains: is it ethical to use AI on homework?

The answer, as with most things, is not a simple one. On one hand, there are clear benefits to using AI for homework help. AI-powered tools can be great for math help, proofreading, research, and even act as a tutor. They can also be helpful for students who are short on Top right illustration by Sammy Contreras

time or need assistance understanding certain topics.

However, there are also clear downsides to using AI on homework. While it may save time, it could also lead to lazy behavior and a lack of critical thinking skills. Additionally, if a student is using an AI tool to write an essay or complete an assignment, it raises questions about whether or not that work is truly their own. Is it plagiarism if you use an AI tool to generate content? Can you really say it’s your work if a computer did most of the heavy lifting?

Ultimately, the use of AI in homework is a complex issue that requires careful consideration. It’s certainly not ethical

Artifical Inteligence to use AI to cheat or to pass off someone else’s work as your own. However, there are also situations where using AI tools can be a helpful and legitimate way to learn and grow as a student.

So when is it ok to use AI on homework, and when is it not ok? The answer depends on the individual situation and the specific AI tool being used. As long as the student is using the tool to learn and improve their skills, rather than to cheat or avoid the work entirely, it can be an acceptable approach. However, students should always be mindful of the potential risks and downsides of relying too heavily on AI, and should strive to develop their own critical thinking skills and academic abilities.

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`s a way to reward students hard work, David Stevens, my Newspaper adviser, has a habit of bringing in random assortments of food every so often. These are my favorite days when I walk into my newspaper class greeted with a cookie, cake or piece of pizza.

Today was no different but this time I was graced with a delightful cookies and cream

cupcake-moist and buttery looking chocolate cupcake, topped with a dollop of delicately placed creamy cookies and cream frosting.

My favorite part of its presentation was the scoop of cookies and cream frosting, making the cupcake look like a brownie sundae.

It was safe to say that it looked absolutely heavenly and with the lunch period only being thirty minutes away, I could feel my stomach screaming at me to eat it as fast as humanly possible.

I was immediately intimidated by its enormous size, however this did not affect the taste of the cupcake, which did not disappoint by any means. I could describe it as being sacrilegious.

It felt illegal to be indulging in something so good, so much so that I had to turn around to see if anyone was watching before I had an intimate wolfing session with the delicious cupcake.

The moist, soft cake was almost melted in my mouth. It was disgraceful how much I enjoyed the taste of just the cake. Although, I have never been fond of chocolate (what I’d call a love-hate relationship) it was the best cupcake I had

ever tasted. It left me reeling, feeling like I had just had an out-of-body experience with a cupcake.

The frosting was an entire feat of it own.

I was addicted to the taste, I wasn’t able to get enough of it in my mouth. The frosting contained oreos, however, they were not the kind most are used to.

They were completely soft only giving the occasional, yet extremely enjoyable crunch, which I greatly appreciated.

The juxtaposition of textures made it all the more appetzing. It wasn’t long before I polished off the last bites of it.

I mourned the loss of its taste in my

“It was disgraceful how much I enjoyed the taste of just the cake.”

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mouth. I craved the soft texture and chocolate-sweet flavor; I could eat a million of them. So, of course, my next logical step would be to find out where I can get more.

Stevens told me about Dave’s Cakes, a little bakery shop in the middle of Omaha, that sells their world-changing cupcakes. Their flavors range from almond, to lemon, to M&M, to almond raspberry.

These absolutely jaw dropping and delicious cupcakes will only bring your bank account down about $2.00, and

might I say it was well worth it. For twelve more delicious experiences it will only be $22.00.

Dave’s Cakes doesn’t box itself in only serving cupcakes. Dave’s Cakes makes plenty of artistic and well designed cakes.

As a food enthusiast, I have to say that I haven’t enjoyed a sweet treat more than Dave’s oreo cupcake, and if I had a hankering for something sweet, I would know exactly where to go.

UNIQUE FLAVORS • Strawberry Shortcake • Orange Creamcicle • S’mores

• Salted Nut Roll • Churro

• French Toast • Pina Colada

• Peanut Butter & Jelly • Key Lime

• Red Velvet $2 for one or $22 for a dozen

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