An analysis of the 2020 Presidential debates
By Farrah Fasse, Section editor
October 30, 2020
September 30 - First Presidential Debate I use the term debate loosely when referring to the Sept. 30 presidential debate between President Donald Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden, as I can’t even rightfully call it that. I had very few expectations before watching it, however, my hopes ...
How to combat mental health during trying times
By Phoenix Archer, Intern
May 31, 2020
During this unfortunate pandemic, many people—including students—are experiencing new, somber feelings in response to this year’s trajectory. To cope with this universal glumness, we should explore healthy living options and mindsets to minimize these feelings. Under quarantine, physical health has defini...
The downside of an online education
By Jo Jackson, Intern
May 29, 2020
My journey through online school during quarantine has been a difficult one. As a person who needs to be in a classroom to keep my routine in line or I lose myself in what I’m doing, I procrastinate a lot. Doing online school can make it harder for me to get up and do work. Sometimes I want to sk...
D&D: The game for everyone
By Robert Maddox, Staff Reporter
May 29, 2020
“Dungeons and Dragons,” a game created in 1974 by Gary Gygax and Dave Arneson, has again spiked in popularity due to its role in modern retro media, like Netflix’s “Stranger Things.” With the addition of the internet, which allows easy access to the handbook, this complex game has also bec...
Advice to students in quarantine
By Victoria Wittenberg, Staff Reporter
May 29, 2020
Personally, I have found that it is all too easy to fall into languorous habits when you don’t have daily commitments. However, breaking those habits, after a while, is a must. Getting up at a reasonable time and getting ready for each day can give a sense of purpose, and even accomplishment f...
The importance of sports in American culture
By Arei Swain, Intern
May 12, 2020
Sports have always been important to people around the world, specifically, deeply important to American people. Sports like football and baseball have been around since the late 1800s, leading sporting events, professional or recreational, becoming ingrained in American culture. COVID-19 h...
How to stay busy during quarantine
By Marvin Robles, Intern
May 11, 2020
COVID-19 has caused many hardships on people's lives, one of which is the widespread lockdown enforced on everyone. A lot of people have also been struggling with what to do during the lockdown. So here are three activities that can help to keep you entertained and positive. Writing During this lockdown, the best thing that you can do ...
The importance of video games during a pandemic
By Justin Vaughan, Staff Reporter
May 8, 2020
As a result of COVID-19, Michigan schools have transitioned to online learning, businesses have shut down, and Americans have been told to stay inside the comfort of their homes to reduce the spread of the virus. In these challenging times, it is essential to protect ourselves and others by wearing...
#FYP: My attempt at TikTok fame
By Amelia Nowicki, Page Editor
May 5, 2020
As it turns out, TikTok stardom is not as simple as doing the “Renegade” in a spray-tan-stained oversized T-shirt with bleach-fried hair wrapped in a velvet scrunchie. Maybe it is the big secret or maybe I was doing it wrong, but making it big was my goal for the last two weeks. Since quarantine ...
The privilege of staying home and staying safe
By Hannah Zalewski, Managing Editor
May 5, 2020
As of April 2, due to the Covid-19 pandemic spreading across America, all Michigan schools will be closed for the remainder of the school year unless social distancing restrictions are suspended before then, according to fox2detroit.com. While some of Michigan debates the validity of social distancing measure's extent, I think I can speak for all seniors when I say, this is not what I meant when I wi...
Quarantine and chill: how the movie industry is working around coronavirus
By Brandon Miller, Staff Reporter
May 5, 2020
Although renting movies from your home has been a convenience for some time, people have rarely had the opportunity to rent a movie that is still in theaters. Until now. With many movie theaters being closed due to the coronavirus, certain movies are being released much earlier. However, these films a...
The issue with a “passing” grade
By Michael Hartt, Page Editor
May 4, 2020
On April 13, Rebecca Fannon, the Grosse Pointe Public School System’s Community Relations Specialist, unveiled a new student-centered approach to grading that will take effect until the end of the school year. The grading changes include canceling final exams, combining the third and fourth quarters...
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