October 22, 2018
This has been a politically tumultuous year filled with anger, panic, chaos, and fear. In a book entitled, “Divided America”, the editors of the Associated Press deemed America more divided now than at any point...
Anna Shampanier-Bowen, Sophomore
May 30, 2018
According to the United Nations, child labor is “any work that deprives children of their childhood, their potential and their dignity, and which is harmful to their physical, moral and mental development.” Around the world,...
Henry Gutch, Sophomore
May 29, 2018
Racial profiling is defined by the National Institute of Justice as “a practice that targets people for suspicion of crime based on their race, ethnicity, religion or national origin.” Although using racial profiling is illegal...
May 29, 2018
As one enters high school, there are many fears that cross the mind. Will I have a good experience? Will I take the best classes? Will I get the right grades to go to the college of my choice? Should I take the SAT or ACT? Tests...
Ella Stern, Junior, Assistant Features Editor
May 29, 2018
If you are an American teenager, it is very likely that you have a “participation” trophy, medal, or certificate sitting in your room collecting dust. It has probably idly sat there since you were a part of that rec soccer...
Madison Popovic, Co-Managing Editor, Sophomore
May 24, 2018
Words have power, so people have to think before they speak. Donald Trump has utilized Twitter to express his views on certain topics, including the missile predicament between Russia and Syria. The president has impulsively “threatened”...
Daniela Christian, Freshman, Staff Reporter
May 24, 2018
In the first 16 weeks of 2018, according to CNN, there were 20 school shooting incidents, ranging from mere accidents to multiple homicides. Unfortunately, according to a study at Harvard University, the number of school shootings...
Gavin Woods, Senior, Co-Editor-In-Chief
May 23, 2018
Following the Parkland High School shooting in which 17 students were killed and another 17 sustained injuries, schools nationwide are updating their security policies. While the decade-old debate as to whether or not the second...
Ben Glickman, Junior, Co-Editorial Director
May 23, 2018
Q: I feel like this school year will never end. How can I make the 4th quarter go by faster?
A: Little games will help you pass the time. Try playing a numbers game with the points tally for Olympics. It should be pretty easy...
Charlotte Edmunds, Junior, Co-Editor in Chief
March 16, 2018
One can’t scroll through Instagram, Facebook or Twitter without encountering the hashtag “MeToo,” which emerged after Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein was publicly accused of sexual assault. Through this hashtag, women...
Mason Brady, Senior
March 16, 2018
In a country that is founded on the principles of freedom, it makes sense that people would want to be able to choose the level of their education, and the courses they want for the future. As we continue to try to push the country...
March 16, 2018
