Why we should not lower the voting age
by Alex Dembeck, Reporter
November 19, 2018
Filed under Fall 2018, Opinion, Showcase
Would allowing teens to vote at 16 have changed the midterm elections? Probably. After students began to use their voice in light of tragedies, such as the Parkland shooting, many politicians have acknowledged that teens aren’t simply focused on their social lives. They are worried about their futures...
Are QR codes the best way to prevent misconduct in school?
by Catie Jo Tansey and Ethan Hart
October 30, 2018
Filed under Opinion
In fall 2018, the administration implemented a new system to prevent misconduct, especially in the bathrooms where, historically, there has been a lot of vandalism. The administration created a QR code that allows students to submit tips when they witness vaping or vandalism in school bathrooms or elsewher...
What has our generation lost? Gen Z is in trouble
by Maya Apau and Tabitha Moses
October 23, 2018
Filed under Fall 2018, Opinion
Are you reading this story on your phone? What would life be like without phones and social media? Electronics have had many benefits to daily life, such as quick access to information, fast communication, and entertainment. However, alongside these benefits comes an increasing lack of social a...
What’s up with freshmen taking AP US History?
by Cara Bond, Reporter
October 23, 2018
Filed under Fall 2018, Opinion
As an avid reader, writer and history enthusiast, I’ve often chosen to enroll in AP history classes. The time I spent in AP World History during my sophomore year gave me the experience that I felt adequately prepared me for a semester-long course of AP US History in my junior year. However, this y...
Are the dangers of artificial turf fields worth the risk?
by William Quansah, Reporter
October 17, 2018
Filed under Fall 2018, Opinion, Showcase
Artificial turf has increased in popularity around the world, especially in the United States. There are over 12,000 artificial turf fields across the United States, and the number is growing. They’re nice to play on, due to their flexibility with weather, and they are easy to maintain. This all se...
New dress code prevents personal style
by Emily DiPasquale, Reporter
October 3, 2018
Filed under Fall 2018, Opinion
A new dress code (Policy 439) was revised on July 2018 to state that students may not wear head coverings (hats and hoodies). The policy was also revised to have gender neutral language. Many students were surprised with the new dress code, and some had not even heard about it until they stepped foo...
Later school start times: When will they happen?
by Alex Dembeck, Reporter
September 25, 2018
Filed under Fall 2018, Opinion
Countless numbers of high school students stay up late each night trying to balance school and extracurricular activities and then have to turn around after an average of fewer than six hours of sleep and start their days once more. According to Ms. Dawn Murphy, psychology and history teacher, â€...
Forsaken: Destiny 2’s latest expansion
by Tyler Roman, Managing Editor
September 25, 2018
Filed under Fall 2018, Opinion
Destiny 2: Forsaken released September 4 is the game’s third major content expansion. It brought new story, new lore, new locations, new characters, some recognizable old characters, a plethora of sweet sweet loot, and has been a major success in improving the game. A general warning though, t...
Athletes should be given more flexibility with homework deadlines
by Bailey Spore, Reporter
September 24, 2018
Filed under Fall 2018, Opinion, Showcase
Participating in high school sports is not easy. With practices every day and games or meets once or twice a week, many student-athletes struggle to balance school work and sports. I have had track meets where I don’t get home until 10:00 at night. By the time I shower and eat dinner, it’s 11:30. A...
Class of 2022 shares their first impressions
by Emily Lotito, Reporter
September 24, 2018
Filed under Fall 2018, Opinion
On September 4, the Class of 2022 started their four-year journey in high school. Students got lost in the halls. Teachers handed out their syllabi and their new rules and expectations for the class. “I expected to get hazed a lot by upperclassmen and get pushed around a lot. I also didn't ex...