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Lock-in or check-out? Different end of the year school strategies.

Lock-in or check-out? Different end of the year school strategies.

By Allie McIntyre, Staff Reporter May 10, 2023

As we near the end of the school year, I have seen two different patterns for students begin to emerge. Students who want to push themselves typically use the 4th quarter of the year to lock-in and excel. ...

Shift to AI technology poses threat to education and employment

Shift to AI technology poses threat to education and employment

By Editorial Board April 13, 2023

As a society, we regularly encounter artificial intelligence applications that make our lives simpler, such as self-driving cars, navigational systems, and autocorrect. However, with advances in AI technology,...

One call away: How Duolingo changed my perspective on languages

One call away: How Duolingo changed my perspective on languages

By Gianna Roux, Staff Reporter March 23, 2023

When my mom was seven years old, her family immigrated from Naples, Italy to a small town just outside of New York City. Every summer since I can remember, my family and I take the ten hour road trip to...

To read or not to read: Decline in reading is harmful to teenagers

To read or not to read: Decline in reading is harmful to teenagers

By Editorial Board March 13, 2023

In the age of technology, the likelihood of seeing a teenager reading a book for pleasure is decreasing dramatically. According to the American Psychological Association, less than 20% of teens in...

College does not define your future: Personal attributes outweigh a prestigious degree

College does not define your future: Personal attributes outweigh a prestigious degree

By Christina Shea, Social Media Editor March 9, 2023

Over the last four years, thoughts and pressure surrounding college has consumed my brain. Every piece of work I submitted and every activity I did seemed to serve one purpose — to get me into the most...

The power of the pen: Handwriting is still important in the age of technology

The power of the pen: Handwriting is still important in the age of technology

By Editorial Board February 7, 2023

In recent years, students and teachers have become increasingly reliant on digital resources. Students begin using computers in elementary school, and typing has replaced handwriting in most areas of education....

The struggles of queer dating

The struggles of queer dating

By Bella Yoakam, Section Editor February 7, 2023

High school is the prime time for developing teens to figure out who they are and who they are going to be. While dating is a natural development in high school, dating as a member of the LGBTQIA+ community...

Being the youngest child comes with frequent change and early maturity

Being the youngest child comes with frequent change and early maturity

By Allie Mattes, Intern January 29, 2023

For many children, being able to see your siblings is an everyday occurrence, but I only get to see my brother and sisters every few months. Siblings are like built-in best friends, and they were even...

Our school, our voice: The importance of student input

Our school, our voice: The importance of student input

By Editorial Board January 13, 2023

If school is for the students, should we not have a say in what goes on in the building? Despite students being the ones to experience firsthand what occurs in the classrooms, our opinion is often overlooked...

Post-surgery road to recovery

Post-surgery road to recovery

By Gabe Goode, Staff Reporter January 10, 2023

“Under the knife” is a phrase that refers to an event that not many have experienced. It refers to the act of surgery, and for me, the act of surgery brings about unpleasant thoughts and feelings. ...

Thrift trip treasures: An expert’s guide to finding hidden thrift store gems

Thrift trip treasures: An expert’s guide to finding hidden thrift store gems

By Gianna Roux, Intern January 5, 2023

Four years ago, my mom and I were digging through bins in the basement, when we found some of her old college clothes. That was the day that I decided to reimagine my style. Since then I have been...

How to: Start your own student business

How to: Start your own student business

By Troy Lipscomb, Intern December 8, 2022

Starting your own business can be very challenging, as it is difficult to manage and work for your own company. However, it can also be very rewarding. In 2017, I started my own landscaping business. Since...

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