By Kelsey Kramer Posted March 18, 2024 Have you ever lied to your best friend about how “gorgeous” they look with their new haircut? Or told someone they made amazing
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Is cheating in school becoming more common?
By Ludi Canales Posted March 18, 2024 Cheating in school has been a contentious issue for decades, but the question remains: is it becoming more common? There are arguments on
What makes a good teacher?
By Lainey Novacek Posted March 18, 2024 Teachers are a fundamental part of the school system; without teachers, schools would not exist. As a sophomore in high school, I have
Should parents make their children do chores?
By Josie Jenkins Posted December 19, 2023 Have you ever refused to help clean up your house? If so, does it drive your parents crazy? Many kids think, “Why should
Do you fall to peer pressure?
By Juliana Blatzheim Posted December 19, 2023 Whether you want to believe it or not, everyone is bound to give in to peer pressure. As a high school student, it
Should American Sign Language be added as a course in school?
By Kelsey Kramer Posted December 19, 2023 In high school, at least one foreign language credit is offered and offers courses like French or Spanish. ASL or American Sign Language
Whatever happened to the good ol’ days?
By Macy Whitted Posted March 10, 2023 Let’s head back to the early 2000s when you would get home from school, eat your snack and watch cartoons. Those were the
What if school started at 9:55 instead of 7:55
By Lainey Novacek Posted March 10, 2023 Based on research from Nationwide Children’s hospital, the average high school student goes to sleep on weekdays at 11:00 p.m. and wakes up
Social media is damaging our perception
By Itzel Reyes Posted March 10, 2023 Social Media has grown so much in recent years, and some might say it is one of their favorite things. Although it can
Are you more of a leader or a follower?
By Ludivynne Canales Posted March 10, 2023 Leadership is defined by Fred Fiedler, as the ability to influence others to achieve common goals. There are many kinds of leadership, such