Culture can affect many things for someone including their mannerisms, religion and psychology. A person and the way they were raised can change no matter what but their psychology can be the most affected. 

     Recent findings have outlined possible ways that the cultural scripts we learn during childhood and the cultural practices people observe as adults influence their brains.Western cultures promote an independent self-construal, where the self is viewed as separate with the emphasis is on the self’s independence and uniqueness. 

     East Asian cultures, on the other hand, foster an interdependent self-construal, with a self that is more relational, and interconnected with others. Culture also appears to influence the way the self is represented in human brains. 

       There are differences in body language, religious practices and wedding rituals. While these are all obvious examples of cultural differences, many distinctions are harder to see because they are psychological in nature. Culture can be seen in dress and food and can also be seen in morality, identity and gender roles. 

     People from around the world differ in their views of religious tolerance, respect for elders, and even the importance they place on having fun. 

     Similarly, many behaviors that may seem innate are actually products of culture. In the United States, people who ride public transportation without buying a ticket face the possibility of being fined. In some other societies, people caught dodging the fare are socially shamed by having their photos posted publicly. The reason this campaign of “name and shame” might work in one society but not in another is that members of different cultures differ in how comfortable they are with being singled out for attention. 

     It turns out that cultural skills and knowledge are learned in much the same way a person might learn to do algebra or knit. They are acquired through a combination of explicit teaching and implicit learning by observing and copying.

     Cultural teaching can take many forms. It begins with parents and caregivers because they are the primary influence on young children. Caregivers teach kids, both directly and by example, about how to behave and how the world works. They encourage children to be polite, reminding them, for instance, to say “Thank you.” They teach kids how to dress in a way that is appropriate for the culture. They introduce children to religious beliefs and the rituals that go with them, which is why many see different ways of expressing the same emotions in different parts of the world.

  Boys baseball is swinging their way into a great season this year, while having practices in three locations.

     Sophomore Nick Hosey is a returning member of the team and plans to return next year as well. 

     “Stow baseball officially starts on March 20,” Hosey said. 

     According to team members, they have been practicing for a while and are excited for the new season.

     Hosey said, “Practices take place at three different places: here at the highschool, Kent State University and Stow Youth Baseball Hall.” 

    Many of the boys also feel a sense of unity within the team and when asked about his teammates, all he has to say are good things.

     Hosey also has much respect for the coaches this year, and all of the coaches play a respective role in making the team a safe place for their teammates.

     Hosey said, “The coaches are Coach Debord, Coach Hackim, JV Coach Flatt, Coach Sobey, and freshman Coach Shoff. They are great respectful coaches who just want to get the job done.”      

    Hosey and the other players are looking forward to a winning season and just having fun. 

    Hosey commented, “I love being a part of the team, hanging out with the guys and making a difference.”

 Women’s rights have been an ongoing issue for years and years. Women’s rights are essential and need to be taken into consideration. Women’s History month is March, and there are many ways members of society can advocate for them.

     Women all around the globe tend to face issues like getting paid less than men in the workplace for doing the exact same job. On average, women tend to get 20% less money than men in the workplace.  

     “Women ages 25 to 34 earned 83 cents for every dollar a man made,” according to pewreserch.org.

     According to PR newswire, only 8.8% of CEOs are women and the rest are men. Clearly, women have fewer job opportunities than men. 

     Women now only have about ¾ of the legal rights afforded to men. A big issue in the world recently is that the government is trying to take away women’s rights to free and legal abortion. 

      Ohio had and has been trying to ban all abortions, and with this, women would lose their right to their own bodies. 

     Women’s rights are extremely important, especially in today’s society–everyone should have a voice and be able to speak freely. 

    Help advocate for women’s rights by helping out at organizations and helping at women’s shelters.  All women should have the same basic rights as men. 

      In 1920, the government passed a law allowing all women to vote, which moved society one step closer to equality for women. 

    Susan B. Anthony is one of the best known women’s rights activists. She fought for equal pay, the rights of labor and equal work opportunities. She was also the president of the National Woman’s Suffrage Association which she founded with Elizabeth Cady Stanton. 

   With Women’s rights it is very important we are still fighting for them and continuing to advocate for women. 

St. Patrick’s day is celebrated worldwide on the 17th of March each year. It is a religious and cultural celebration among the Irish communities. It is also celebrated in many countries across the world, remembering Ireland’s patron saint, St. Patrick. 

    Countryliving.com states that St. Patrick’s day is a joyous celebration of Irish heritage, culture, and more historically, the bringing of Christianity to Ireland. The tradition of going to the pub, wearing green and putting on parades came much later in its history, as it first started as a religious feast in the 17th century.

     An iconic symbol of St. Patrick’s day is the shamrock, and everyone wears the color of the shamrock on this day. The shamrock is the Irish national plant, and according to Irishcentral.com, it is also a representation of the Christian trinity. Public celebrations include parades and festivals, wearing green attire. People also attend special masses or services at churches. Feasts featuring Irish food and drinks, mostly of green colors, are part of their celebration. 

History.com says most people in America do not know the significance behind this day and just wear green and think of catching the leprechaun. Testing the students of the high school on how St. Patrick’s day originated seems like a good idea, and if they do not know much about it, educate them so they can be aware of the significance.

     A student who wanted to remain anonymous shared how much they knew about St. Patrick’s day. They were asked if they celebrate St. Patrick’s day and what they do. 

     “I don’t celebrate St. Patrick’s day, unfortunately,” said the student.

      Most people do not think St. Patrick’s day is as important as the other big holidays, so no one pays attention to it. 

     Students were asked to share how much they knew about how this holiday came about and originated. 

     “I know nothing at all,” said the student.

     Sophomore, Isabella Weber seemed to know more about St. Patrick’s day than others: “It’s an Irish holiday, and that’s all I know about it.” 

     They were asked what they thought about the four-leaf clover, and if they thought it was a myth. 

     The anonymous student replied, “Well, I mean I think it’s a myth.” 

     Weber stated her thoughts on it: “I don’t think it’s a myth. I feel like it’s a real thing.” 

Students who were interviewed seemed to not know much about St. Patrick’s day, and that’s okay but people should become a little more educated on the holiday considering they could have friends or family members with Irish heritage. 

     Altogether, people should become educated about the holidays they celebrate because these are what brought this world to where it is today, and without these things happening, holidays would not be celebrated the way they are today..