Shorewood Ripples

Digital age comes with privacy concerns

Audrey Jenkins • April 24, 2023

The looming threat of digital footprint, online presence, and security concerns are those which we will always face as long as people communicate over the internet. But there’s no doubt that Gen Z and...

Education vs Efficiency: ChatGPT

Editorial Staff • February 22, 2023

We, the editorial staff, believe that while ChatGPT may be a useful tool for students, its potential to act as a “cheating device” raises serious concerns about the impact it could have on the educational...

District mandates Chromebook use

Jillian Beaster, Andrina Roberts, and Audrey Jenkins • September 22, 2022

Introduced this school year, the Student Technology Enhancement Plan, also known as STEP, is officially in full effect. The first few weeks of the policy have been met with both praise and criticism within...

District software raises privacy concerns

Ben Patte • March 16, 2022

In the fall of 2018, the Shorewood School district started employing the services of Gaggle. Gaggle is a software company that markets itself as “the pioneer in helping K-12 districts manage student...

Increased internet dependence is troubling

Ethan McKaig • March 24, 2021

The pandemic has exacerbated many existing issues in the world. Among them: our generation’s dependence on screens and stimulation from technology. While individuals in the tech industry have netted...

Create summer memories, not snap memories

Eva McNally, Lulu Fregoso, and Ellie DeWeerdt • June 5, 2019

As the school year comes to a close, students are excited for the warm weather and freedom of summer. However, teens are often too immersed in their technology to truly appreciate the outdoors and enjoy...