The age-old debate of pencils versus pens is a familiar one, and a common topic of discussion among students world wide. Whether you are taking notes on an oddly intriguing math class at school or doing your homework that had been pushed off for a few weeks, the struggle of determining what writing utensil to use remains ever-present in students’ minds. Fear not (or perhaps do); though we are not revealing which is superior, there are formidable arguments for both sides.
Pens: a utensil to make you feel confident and pleased!
1. Pens offer a better feeling to the hand and aurally appealing visuals.
The satisfying glide and quiet strokes of pen over paper are far preferable to the scratch of a pencil as it claws its way into your writing surface. Additionally, the sleek, smooth feel of a pen is bound to feel more comfortable than holding a pencil that can only offer splinters.
2. Permanent ink in the pens can preserve your work over long periods of time.
While pencil marks in notebooks may fade over time, characters and lines in pen remain much stronger and darker. When you are reviewing the Algebra II notes you took last year in preparation for your Precalculus final exam, you’ll be relieved to find that the pen marks have remained strong, able to aid you in your ventures.
Pencils: a utensil that will keep you feeling secure with a safety net!
1. Pencils give you second chances when you make a mistake.
When you write with a pencil and have any sort of error occur, you can eliminate your mistakes with one fell swoop. Problem solved! Much better than those pesky pens, where your work is covered in blots and cross-outs (unless you get those expensive erasable pens).
2. Pencils are a cost effective option for students.
Try buying a 12 pack of pencils…then try buying some pens with an identical amount of money. Do you get the same number of pens? Not exactly. On average, pencils are more affordable and cost-friendly. Mechanical pencils are also a great alternative—filler lead is way cheaper than purchasing ink refills!
→ There are several other reasons why someone may believe that one writing utensil is better than the other. What are your thoughts about “The Quintessential Communication Contraption”? Go to <https://bit.ly/CTNov2022> or scan the QR code and tell us where you stand! Votes are collected until November 19, 2022 and results will be released in the December 2022 issue of The Tattler.
October 2022 Voting Results: (E-) Reading Platforms
In the last issue, we discussed two different types of reading platforms: physical and digital. Readers were then asked to vote on the side for which they prefer. Here is what 25 of them think!
