Pink Noise

I think Pink Noise works because the sounds of nature, like " rustling of tree leaves or rushing water," are calming to us, because they're simple. Thinking about the simplicity of nature relaxes us, sort of like going back to basics. Also Pink Noise had "deep, rich tones" which helps to block out the uneven drill noise that was presented for audio during the podcast. Personally, I don't think that the Pink Noise works. When I listened to it, it reminded me of static, which I find annoying. Also, like it was said in the podcast, you can still hear the drill behind the Pink Noise. I can still hear, so it still bothers me. 

I don't think that Sturgis should pump Pink Noise through school, because I don't think we have that much trouble with noise issues.  Yes, the walls are thin, and we can hear each other through them, but I don't really think that effects student learning. Unless, the classroom is silent, the teacher speaking in the class you're in is usually loud enough to draw your attention. If, the classroom is silent, like during a test, and another teacher or class is being to loud, your teacher should go ask them to quiet down, because that is what's courteous, not drowning them out. 

Also, I know the Pink Noise will distract me, and probably other students, which is hindering, and could hurt more than it would help some students.

If Sturgis pumped Pink Noise through the school, we wouldn't be able to hear any announcements through the intercom, because it "completely filter the human voice." Also, I don't know, but would we be able to hear the fire drill through the Pink Noise? Even if we could, it would most likely be fainter, possibly not heard by a noisy class because they were so loud, because they could be because of the Pink Noise.