a combination of opinion columns and student blogs.
A Tale of Two Internet Connections
Sarah Falahahwazi and Alexis Mesa
August 29, 2020
For millions of students across the country, online school has become the new norm. Yet all internet connections are not created equal; for those with all three bars filled, it was the best of times. And for those who struggle to fill even one bar on a good day, it was the worst of times. After the f...
Why I march
Christina Owen, Editor-in-Chief
January 30, 2020
Three years after the inauguration of President Trump, I am still marching, and every year the one question I get without fail is “Why do you march?”. I think it’s reasonable to assume that anyone’s default answer might be because of anger, shock, and even devastation – and while these r...
American schools do not adequately address sexual health to youth
Kate Ripley, Staff Writer
May 29, 2018
Sex. How many of you feel uncomfortable from reading that word in the classroom? Well, it’s time to start talking about it. Simply put, ignoring teen sex doesn’t mean it is not happening; it just means teens are not prepared. Sex remains a taboo in America. Perhaps it is due to our Puritan roots, or maybe ju...
Time for a change
Ben Brill, Editor in Chief
May 29, 2018
Students already have enough to cram in their schedules— from their visual art to foreign language classes to electives they will actually enjoy . A two-year Physical Education requirement only puts unnecessary strain on students’ already complicated scheduling decision without being effective in promo...
Teachers should be allowed modern politics in the classroom
Molly Cochran, Staff Writer
May 29, 2018
Historically, public schools of America have been adamantly avoidant of aligning politically with one side. Because of this, some teachers across the U.S. have faced job termination or reassignment because of their willingness to discuss politics in the classroom. In order to promote healthy conversation...
The Sadie Hawkins’ dance is outdated and should be changed
Samaya Rubio, Multilmedia Editor
February 20, 2018
In a society that tries to promote equality of genders, what is the purpose of having a Sadie Hawkins Dance? I talked to my mom who actually used to go to Sadie Hawkins dances in her high school years, and the purpose of them was to give girls the power to choose who they want to ask. When my mo...
Women’s sports deserve to be more recognized
Martha Farah, Staff Writer
February 20, 2018
Women’s sports have come a long way, but the media is still behind — leaving female athletes in the dark. There were 376 stories covering men’s sports and only 13 segments covering women’s sports on “SportsCenter”— a daily sports news television program, according to the Huffington Po...
Calling yourself “pro-life” is blatantly misleading
Kate Ripley, Staff Writer
February 8, 2018
Nearly forty years following Roe v. Wade, the discussion on abortion continues to separate our country, politically and socially. The Supreme Court ruled that a woman’s right to abortion fell within the rights of privacy, and thus a woman has total control over her pregnancy for the first term but must...
Parents should cautiously teach their children about current events
Samaya Rubio, Multilmedia Editor
February 8, 2018
When is it the right time to expose your kids to the current state of our world? This last weekend I went to the Women's March. It was really fun, but one thing stood out to me: the number of young kids around. It is a good thing for kids to learn about the world around them and to understand what i...
All lives matter*
Dina Ghanim, Opinion Editor
February 16, 2017
It seems that the 10+ years of mandatory history classes have taught U.S. society virtually nothing about the true danger of repeating America’s darkest historical moments. Exclusion and discrimination in this nation is recurring, dividing the country and alienating groups of people from society. ...
Fake news: A fake concept
Caterina Hyneman, Editor-in-Chief
January 27, 2017
I know that living the rigged, liberal media life seems glamorous, but let me tell you, working for the global news conspiracy is not all that it’s cracked up to be, even on a high school newspaper level. I would know. I’m joking, of course. But the current political climate and its effects on the ...
Sustained smothering reading
Reema Saad, Online Editor-in-Chief
January 17, 2017
Truthfully, I can’t remember the last time I read a book during sustained silent reading (SSR) in the entirety of my high school experience. Most kids I know don’t bother with pulling out a book during this 20 minute period either, which is why the reason for having this period of time should be r...