Metric V.S. Customary
Bryan W., Reporter
November 7, 2018
Filed under Opinion
One of the strangest things about the U.S. is that their way of measurement is different than the rest of the world. In the U.S, they use the Customary system of measurement instead of the Metric system, which is used everywhere but the U.S. The history of the Metric and Customary system is a long one ...
Discord VS Google Hangouts
Alyssa W., Reporter
November 7, 2018
Filed under Opinion
On the last days of school, students manage to whisper their email addresses, phone numbers, BattleTag, whatever they’ll use to communicate over the summer, to their besties, so they can hang out online. This could be many things, from talking to collaborating on something to teaming up in the latest bat...
Understanding California’s Propositions
Jason M., Co-Editor-In-Chief
November 7, 2018
Filed under Opinion
On November 6, Californians will cast their votes on 11 state propositions. These include a proposition to repeal the gas tax and a total of four different housing propositions. Propositions are a form of direct democracy in California and voters have voted on 1,253 propositions since 1912. Proposition 1 w...
iPhone XS, XS Max, XR – Worth it or not?
Alan H., Reporter
October 15, 2018
Filed under Opinion
Apple was finally ambitious, and stepping towards what the market was pushing for. Every major phone developing companies were making shrinking bezels; the customers didn’t want bigger phones. Apple took a bold and risky move when they got rid of the headphone jack and the home button, making it inco...
Why Samsung Is Better Than Apple.
Colin M., Editor
October 9, 2018
Filed under Opinion
In the age of technology, people have a choice people of the past never would have thought of asking. What phone should they choose? While there are many phone manufacturing companies. However, by far the two leading manufacturers are Samsung and Apple. Both have their own pros and cons, b...
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 ...
Thomas W., Reporter
November 6, 2018 • No Comments
The Boring Company, a startup by Elon Musk created on December 17, 2016, is a company that Elon Musk created to tackle LA traffic. The traffic was driving him crazy, so he...
Prince Harry and Meghan’s Australia Trip
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Journalist Khashoggi Murdered by Saudi Arabia
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Jonathan Y., Reporter
November 6, 2018 • No Comments
Ever wanted to visit a trail with many distinct cultures and animals? What about snorkeling or swimming with dolphins? Located in Cancun, Mexico, Xel-Ha provides all...
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Clara S., Editor
November 6, 2018
August 31, 2018, was the turning point for Brigham Young University women’s volleyball. It was the game point in the fifth set. The crowd on the edge of their seats. Bump,...
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How Can Snow Affect a Football Game?
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Protective Football Helmet Models Being Made to Prevent Concussions
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