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The SAT is not an accurate way to measure student knowledge

The SAT is not an accurate way to measure student knowledge

By Editorial Board November 3, 2023

 The SAT is now a fully digital standardized test created by College Board. The test measures 11th and 12th grade students' knowledge and college readiness.  As high school students we are often stressed...

School spirit lacks despite opportunities to celebrate

School spirit lacks despite opportunities to celebrate

By Editorial Board October 6, 2023

When scrolling on TikTok, there seems to be a trend of high school students throughout the country boasting about how amazing their student sections are and how fun their school days are. These videos...

Decisions, decisions: The pressures of life after high school

Decisions, decisions: The pressures of life after high school

By Editorial Board May 12, 2023

With all of the career opportunities available for high school graduates, seniors often find themselves feeling overwhelmed with making the right choice for what comes next. Whether it's picking a college,...

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,...

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...

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....

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...

“Woke” is a joke: Instagram activism promotes a false narrative

“Woke” is a joke: Instagram activism promotes a false narrative

By Editorial Board December 5, 2022

Swipe after swipe, Instagram is flooded with current event “activism” posts by numerous celebrities and students alike. Days later these “activists” are no longer advocating for their cause demonstrated...

Three decades later: Roles reversed in rival wealth debate

Three decades later: Roles reversed in rival wealth debate

By Editorial board November 11, 2022

“You’ll probably never get the same treatment the Norsemen do,” 1994 South graduate Chris Jefferies told readers in volume 65, issue 9 of the Tower. His main argument was that South did not receive...

One extreme to the other: New phone rules shock students

One extreme to the other: New phone rules shock students

By Editorial Board October 5, 2022

When we experienced the extent of the new phone regulations on the first day of school, we felt a bit surprised. Not having phones at all seemed a bit extreme compared to the “off and out of sight”...

My date is fully vaccinated. Why can’t I bring them to Prom?

My date is fully vaccinated. Why can’t I bring them to Prom?

By Editorial Board June 9, 2021

The state is progressing back to normal. Fans are returning to Comerica Park. School is back to near-full capacity. Our graduation has been altered from two separate events to one event.  In the past...

Lessening carbon emissions in a school setting: necessary and attainable

Lessening carbon emissions in a school setting: necessary and attainable

By Editorial Board April 29, 2021

In June 2020, Ford announced their plan to go carbon neutral, meaning the carbon emissions generated by them will be offset by initiatives that reduce carbon in the atmosphere. On March 31, Ford’s first...

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