by Amy LeForge | Nov 25, 2014 | Education
Over the summer I took a road trip, an experience that is as much a part of my DNA as my brown hair. A good portion of my youth was spent in the back seat of a Ford Galaxy 500 as my parents criss-crossed the country, and I’ve never outgrown my love of the road. One...
by Amy LeForge | May 31, 2014 | Education
I merged onto the highway for the drive home, settled in with some good music, and all was right with the world . . . until a truck kicked up a large rock that smacked into my car, leaving a nasty star-shaped reminder of why we have windshields in the first place....
by Amy LeForge | Mar 14, 2014 | Education
A famous rock star allegedly claimed that 32-track recording was ridiculous because the average person can’t distinguish the sound of more than eight tracks. He was convinced that the rest were wasted. We generally live a life of overkill, and it begins quite early....
by Amy LeForge | Mar 10, 2014 | Resources/Reviews
I’m guessing this infographic will get a rise out of more than one person at first glance. Take some time to read on through though and I think you’ll see why I like it so much. The commonly held notion that women make less than men because of an...
by Amy LeForge | Mar 6, 2014 | Education
(Most of the Building a Better Student columns are intended for parents and teachers, but this one was written for students. If there’s a young person in your sphere who could benefit from this, please share.) Imagine taking just one single puff from a cigarette and...