School Supply Competition Victory Announcement: A Winner Has Been Chosen Based on Your Votes
In our epic battle of school supplies, the Mead Five Star Notebook emerged as the ultimate champion! These things have been a classroom staple since the dawn of time, and it's easy to see why.
One of our trusty BuzzFeed writers, John Mihaly, raves about them: "The one notebook that ruled them all, college-ruled to be exact! Yes, the Five Star costs more than regular notebooks, but if it was a three-subject or five-subject, you were also getting some built-in folders too. But the real reason to make the investment was that the plastic front cover would never tear off no matter how savagely it was shoved into your Jansport multiple times a day for an entire school year. Pretty sure I still have one or two lying around that are 20+ years old and still look like they did in high school."
You can grab one of these bad boys from Target for just $3.39. So, whether you're a high school rebel or a college scholar, this notepad has got your back!
The Pilot G2 Pens put up a darn good fight in this battle, but they fell just short of the crown. These sleek writing utensils are renowned for their smooth ink flow and affordability. Katy Herman, another BuzzFeed staffer, shares her undying love for them: "Pilot G2 Bolds are the kinds of pens that make you excited to write something down. That make you want to take gorgeous notes and fill your planner with deets. The ink is LUSCIOUS. I feel like things will start getting NSFW if I talk too much about that jet black ink flowing onto paper and how it makes me feel...."
If you're not ready to commit to a full pack, you can grab a duo from Amazon for only $2.98. But if you want to go all-in, there are larger packs available too.
Other honorable mentions include:
- Midliner highlighters with their double-ended awesome-ness (get a set of 15 from Amazon for $15.36).
- Staedtler Mars vinyl erasers that made it through AP Calculus like a champ (get a pack of four from Amazon for $3).
- 64-pack of Crayola crayons with the built-in sharpener for the elite-status artists (get it from Target for $3.19).
- Sharpie S-Gel pens for the stationery snob in you (get a pack of four from Amazon for $4.99).
- Noted by Post-it set for the visually-pleasing, organized soul (get it from Amazon for $15).
- Casio scientific calculator for the math haters and lovers alike (get it from Amazon for $16.55).
- PaperMate Clearpoint mechanical pencils for the clickers of the world (get a pack of four from Amazon for $5.67).
- Trapper Keeper binder for the ultimate nostalgia trip (get it from Amazon for $10.87).
- Moleskine classic notebook for the refined, organized student (get it from Amazon for $16.20).
- 6-in-1 retractable pen for maximum color options (get a pack of six from Amazon for $5.99).
- Three-ring hole punch so you never need to worry about a missing hole (get it from Amazon for $7.99).
- Pom-pom pens to bring a little fun to your studies (get a pack of six from Target for $5).
- Stretchy book covers for a touch of personality and protection (get a set of seven from Amazon for $24.99).
- Mini binder clips to keep your papers organized without a fuss (get a set of 100 from Amazon for $7.66).
Whether you need a reliable notebook or a funky pen, these school supplies are here to boost your notebook game and help you slay the school year!
- John Mihaly, a writer at BuzzFeed, admires the Mead Five Star Notebook's durability, stating that it's still in good condition after 20 years, despite being used frequently during school years.
- Katy Herman from BuzzFeed praises the Pilot G2 Pens for their smooth ink flow, claiming that they inspire excitement for writing and taking notes.
- The residue of the epic school supplies battle remains, with several honorable mentions such as Midliner highlighters, Staedtler Mars erasers, and the Moleskine classic notebook.
