Athletes should be given more flexibility with homework deadlines
by Bailey Spore, Reporter
September 24, 2018
Filed under Fall 2018, Opinion
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...
Nike’s “Dream Crazy” ad featuring Kaepernick receives backlash, but proves a good business move
by William Quansah and Erich Miller
September 24, 2018
Filed under Opinion
Nike, the worldwide leader in the sports industry, has been under fire for their recent ad “Dream Crazy,” celebrating the 30 year anniversary of their “Just Do It” campaign. The ad is narrated by professional football player Colin Kaepernick. Kaepernick tells the stories of athletic giant...
No sweat: Gym should not be required for athletes
by Emily Webb, Editor
September 24, 2018
Filed under Fall 2018, Opinion, Showcase
Amidst all of the excitement of the new school year, one thing has not changed -- gym class. For decades, students have replaced school clothes with running shoes and braved a semester of enforced physical activity. From haphazard volleyball games to the dreaded PACER Test, gym class is familiar to all...
As weather cancellations increase, moving outdoor sports inside might be the answer
by Ethan Hart, Managing Editor
September 24, 2018
This fall 2018 sports season, at least one sporting event a week has been canceled. The constant postponement of games and practices has had a negative effect on all teams, ranging from their on-field performance to their chemistry. Given that these weather cancellations are becoming more common with t...
Juniors beware: Are you ready to face these trials of junior year?
by Dana Kullgren, Reporter
September 24, 2018
My fellow juniors: It’s a universally-known fact that junior year is the toughest year in high school. It can seem like everything is happening at once, that you have a mountain of work to do to prepare for college, and that your future is approaching at break-neck speed. It is true that juniors are...
Breakfast of champions: Why we need to eat in the morning
by Haley Enders, Reporter
September 24, 2018
Filed under Fall 2018, Opinion
I learned about the importance of breakfast the hard way. I don't have a degree in health and nutrition (or anything for that matter), but I can tell you from personal experience that not eating right has had negative consequences. Up until freshman year, I never ate lunch or breakfast, and eventually I ...
Backpacks are causing permanent damage to students’ backs
by Sean Alvarado, Reporter
May 25, 2018
Boston University estimates that over 79 million students wear backpacks to school for academic purposes. These backpacks are filled with heavy laptops, textbooks, binders, and other essential needs for school. However, if used incorrectly carrying a backpack can be dangerous and potentially result in m...
Why FCPS should start school later
by Sean Alvarado, Reporter
April 24, 2018
Filed under Opinion
Waking up early can be challenging for most high school students. I've noticed the majority of the students who actively participate in classes tend to be silent or uninvolved until second or third period. However, during a two-hour delay, there will be a significant difference in student participa...
Protecting the American people — What we need to do next
by Bridget Murphy, Co-Editor-in-Chief
March 29, 2018
Filed under Opinion, Showcase, Spring 2018
I should feel safe when I walk into school, the place where I go to learn and grow. I should feel safe when I go to see a movie premiere with my family or to see a concert with my friends. I should feel safe when I go to church on Sundays with my grandmother and mother. I should feel safe when I ...
