The COVID-19 pandemic has been the center of everyone's focus for nearly a whole year, and for good reason. The pandemic deserves to be talked about and there are still pressing issues related to the...

Senior athletes of fall sports are only granted a limited number of tickets on their senior night, which for some families is not enough. They are left scrambling to try and find extra tickets. On the...

The Coronavirus or Wuhan virus that began spreading in the city of Wuhan, China at the very end of 2019 has people worried out of their minds.  Panic will only lead to safety hazards and false...

As the time for Christmas shopping approaches, dedicated parents and persistent teens everywhere gather to celebrate one chaotic day of shopping and great deals. With crowded malls, packed stores and eager...

Clothing trends are constantly changing. One week it is flared pants, the next it is skin-tight jeans; there is never just one consistent trend. It is hard to walk through the school halls and feel as...

BY FAITH BLANKEMEYER ('20) Mental health is becoming a growing epidemic for teenagers. Many things are contributing to this, but the main factor is school. Students have more pressure put on them every...

BY NICHOLAS WILLIAMS (‘20) The ACT has been a staple of American education for sixty years, and the SAT is creeping in on a century.  Ask any high school junior or senior what is stressing them out,...

Vaping has been a topic of controversy ever since it became frighteningly popular with underage users. While most vaping products claim they intend to help smokers cut back on their habit, vaping has,...

BY ANNA MIALKY '(20) Stress in schools is often overwhelming. Between family, friends and the anxiety that comes with being a teenager, often the addition of difficult assignments and tests can cause...

Many teens in the United States suffer from sleep loss because of how early schools start, which is around 7:00 to 8:00 am. Many studies have been done in recent years that show the advantages of later...