No Time to Read!

By: Taylor Coutroulis 

Loads of homework can stop students from doing many things they enjoy, such as reading. As Berkeley students, most of us are overwhelmed with homework and have trouble finding time to pick up a book and read purely for fun. Even when we do have down time, many of us turn to television rather than books. In fact, on average, students only read one to two non-school books per year. However, this does not mean some would not read if they only had more time! According to junior, Emily Croslin, "I wish I could read but I don't have much time left between homework and seeing my friends." Take our poll and tell us how many outside of school books you read per school year! 

Who's the Next Up-and-Coming?

Looking for an opportunity to showcase your talents?

The BPS Writing Center has their first Eat 'N' Speak at 12:45 on Wednesday, October 2nd, 2013 in the Jean Ann Cone Library. The theme is Underwater, with some great SpongeBob and Ariel decor. Anyone is able to sign up and we encourage everyone to join! All legitimate acts signed up on the sheet on the Writing Center door by Monday, September 30th are automatically entered into a raffle to win a sponge-tastic surprise! All types of acts are welcome, feel free to read your favorite poem, story, or college essay; perform a scene or song; or tell some jokes! Even if you're not one that likes to perform, be sure to come out, grab some food, and support your friends!

Hope to see you there, we're excited for all the acts!

Berkeley’s Own Bermuda Triangle

by Emily Croslin and Taylor Coutroulis

Who knew that the Bermuda Triangle exists within our very own walls?

H3 Writing Center can be better referred to as the lost block. The block takes place in the six-person study room in the library, rather than our beloved writing center. Unfortunately, not many people are aware of this, and avoid the opportunity to visit our tutors during H block. With this article, we hope to encourage more people to take advantage of the chance to get their paper tutored during H block. Elizabeth Pearce, a tutor during H3, speaks on her experience: “I feel like there’s less traffic, not as many people come. Maybe we can raise awareness. It would be more fun if there were more people to share the Bermuda Triangle experience with me.” We invite you to use your resources and visit the library study room during H block!

How do you #writetoconnect?

 

The national council of teachers of English has dubbed sunday October 20th as the national day on writing. To celebrate, a twitter chat will occur at 8pm that night through the hashtag #nctechat. The next day, the 21st, go on twitter and help get the national day on writing trending. Join others to talk about how you personally have used writing to connect to other people. Then add #writetoconnect or #dayonwriting at the end. This is a great way to chat with people who are really passionate about writing. If you want more information, visit the website at 

http://www.ncte.org/DAYONWRITING