People can gain a lot from their outdoor experiences. Just thirty minutes of exercise a day enhances creativity, improves mental health, boosts memory, and improves concentration. There are endless pros to why you should play outside, both academically and physically. Dion Carroll, an avid photographer and filmmaker started with his interest in kayaking. He wanted […]
Photo Gallery: Art Therapy Lesson with Careers in Education
There’s no better way to learn about educational resources that are available to educators than to experience them personally. Careers in Ed students participated in an Art Therapy lesson with Mrs. LaCava from New River Health. New River Health educators are available for teachers in Fayette County to use in their classrooms to help students […]
Canceling Cancel Culture
In our world today, we are almost always on some form of technology. It’s now normal to have our whole lives broadcasted on internet. All over social media, you can see influencers and content creators that many idolize. They are loved and praised by many, which can make them feel unstoppable. But then sometimes, something else comes into play that is targeting these creators, and its name is Cancel Culture. Boycotts and attacks on influencers can tear them apart in a number of seconds. These individuals’ lives can change forever. Cancel Culture is very damaging to […]
World of the Fairies
Drawing is a passion of mine, mythical creatures even more so. So I had the idea to mix both of them together to create this project. My goal was to draw different fairies, all different sizes and colors, and have them placed around the house but not look out of place. My major inspiration is a […]
Photo Gallery: Reading Day at New River Primary
Juniors from the Careers in Education program brought some festive, fall fun into the classrooms at New River Primary. Dressing as characters from chosen literature, they applied standard-based activities to Read Alouds, while getting their first hands-on experience in a classroom and a sneak peek into what it feels like to be a teacher. Click on […]
New Challenges, Same Goals for Midland Trail
For only the second time in school history, the Midland Trail football team made the playoffs for three straight seasons. With the 2018 season being the most successful year in Midland Trail’s history, Coach Frankie Isaacs is optimistic to make playoffs for a fourth consecutive year. This will be no easy task with the new challenges he and the team face this year. Midland Trail started off the season Friday, October 2nd with a big win at Meadow Bridge. Having finally been […]
The Quest for Reliable Broadband Internet in Rural West Virginia
In our technology driven world, accessible broadband internet is a necessity for education, work, and a connection to the rest of the world. During the Covid-19 pandemic, the need for broadband internet has only increased, but not every state has kept up with the high demand. Eighty-six percent U.S. states have seen at least a slight increase in internet speeds […]
The Evolution of a D&D Logo Design
Check out the progression of a logo design from FIT Media’s Jessica Sharp. She started with sketches in a notebook and then created various versions in Photoshop. Eventually, she will recreate the design in Illustrator as well to get the image in a vector format. This was Jessica’s first FIT Media assignment with Photoshop.