The Gun Debate
Jason M., Reporter
June 6, 2018
Filed under Opinion
Parkland, Sandy Hook, Las Vegas, Orlando Nightclub, Santa Fe, San Bernardino, Sutherland Springs Church, the list goes on. The pattern is all too familiar. A tragic mass shooting, a mourning, a call for action, repeat. Dozens dead and injured, families heartbroken, and a hope that something will chan...
Should Video-Gaming Be Considered A Sport?
Nathan L., Reporter
June 6, 2018
Filed under Opinion
Video-Gaming: One of the most popular pastimes for people of all ages. Many people enjoy playing a variety of different types of games. There are adventure games, puzzle games, racing games, sports games, and many more. But a common question that many people have for this hobby is whether or not video ...
Should Schools Start Later?
Krista K., Reporter
June 5, 2018
Filed under Opinion
Many people believe teens could do better if schools started at a later time. According to The American Academy of Pediatrics, schools should start at 8:30 a.m. or later to better align with the “biological sleep rhythms of adolescents, whose sleep-awake cycles begin to shift up to two hours later at the s...
Should Girls Be Allowed to Join Boys Scouts? (Vice Versa?)
Emmy L., Reporter
May 24, 2018
Filed under Opinion
In October of 2017, Boy Scouts of America opened their organization up so girls are able to join. Some celebrated this decision, but those who do not agree have multiple reasons to support their case. One is that the majority of boys and girls feel more comfortable within their gender group. Another is ...
Should Dogs Be Allowed In Stores?
Bianca Z., Reporter
May 24, 2018
Filed under Opinion
Most dogs are not allowed in stores because it is against the health code where food is sold or served. In some stores that don’t sell food are mostly dog-friendly, but why aren’t dogs allowed in grocery stores? Dogs aren’t allowed in these stores because The Food and Drug Administration’s Foo...
Should Teachers Have To Buy School Supplies?
Jasmine H., Reporter
May 24, 2018
Filed under Opinion
An average teacher makes about $58,000 a year and this isn’t counting the taxes. Schools are sometimes unable to pay for all of the supplies and, when they can’t, teachers need to spend their own money to buy necessary supplies that should have already been provided by the school. Teachers earn th...
Do Schools Give Out Too Many A’s?
Robert B., Reporter
May 24, 2018
Filed under Opinion
Recently there have been many arguments whether schools give students more A’s than they deserve. One side of this long-term debate is that many people (including parents and students themselves) believe that teachers do give students too many A’s, whereas they think the pupils should have to earn ...
Do Video-Games Cause Violence?
Zach W., Reporter
May 24, 2018
Filed under Opinion
Since 1992, 3D first-person shooter (FPS) video games have been a huge hit with teens and adults. The games’ fast-paced and incredibly imaginative style have proved to be a massive hit with the younger generation, but there is one problem with these games that has our society split...violence. In al...
Do Video Games Make People More Violent?
Elliot K., Reporter
May 10, 2018
Filed under Opinion
Today, there are many violent games that possibly influence people’s behavior. Many popular games such as Call of Duty, Player Unknown’s Battlegrounds, and even animated games like Fortnite or Overwatch can make kids more violent. There are many pieces of evidence that show that video games can ...
Why Is Skateboarding So Trendy?
Jayden M., Editor
May 10, 2018
Filed under Opinion
In the past, trends have come and gone. Four years ago, the hottest toy was Rainbow Loom and most recently, the trend was slime and fidget spinners. Everyone knows that once a trend dies, it dies forever; there is an exception to this though. Time and time again, skateboarding has constantly resurfaced as a ...
Are Baby Instagram Accounts Ok?
Esther W., Reporter
May 10, 2018
Filed under Opinion
We’ve all seen them--baby pictures, hundreds of them--on Instagram. Most notably are the children of celebrities. Celebrities are constantly under the scrutiny of the media and public. Majority of these celebs have children. Some choose to keep the faces of their kids away from the mangled internet....
Why Hate Crimes Should be Heavily Punished
Angie M., Editor
May 9, 2018
Filed under Opinion
A hate crime, according to the dictionary, is a crime motivated by racial, sexual, or other prejudice, typically one involving violence. Hate crimes have been all too common throughout American history, and even in modern times. While the United States is known as the ‘land of the free,’ and prides i...
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Faith Q., Reporter
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On May 19, 2018, Prince Henry, the duke of Sussex, and Meghan Markle happily wed at St George's Chapel at Windsor Castle in the United Kingdom. Guests flooded into the Windsor...
Mysterious Chemical Damaging Ozone Layer
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Nathan C., Editor
June 6, 2018
In many sports, the off-season provides an exciting time for fans where transfer rumors are spread, big money transfers are made between teams and new contracts are signed....
What is the Moneyball Strategy?
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Who Will Win the NBA Playoffs?
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Bianca Z., Reporter
June 6, 2018 • No Comments
Summer is a time to relax, have fun, and let go of worries. Some of the best ways to do these is to go on a vacation to the best summer locations or take a trip. A few of...
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