Why do we care so much about self-image?
Maleehah H., Writer
May 9, 2019
Your mirror is something that you're probably afraid of. Sometimes, what scares you, is the person you see in its reflection. It's someone you have known all of your life but is still somewhat of a stranger. You see the clothes that you use to cover yourself, recognize the voice you use to communicat...
Notre Dame Donations: Good or Bad Intentions?
April 28, 2019
The Notre Dame Cathedral has been an iconic symbol of Paris and stood tall for 856 years. Until now. On April 15, 2019, the famous cathedral caught fire, and a small spark grew into a flaming blaze. Priceless paintings burned, and one of the seven spires crumbled. While everyone grieved for the iconic cathed...
The Hijab: Oppresive or Not?
Ashima G. and Maleehah H.
April 15, 2019
The hijab, a piece of religious cloth traditionally worn by women in Islam, has been around for hundreds of years. People all around the globe wear this covering for many different reasons, albeit positive or negative. “After I started wearing hijab,” commented Katherine Bullock, a Canadian wh...
Self-Care
Maleehah H., Writer
March 21, 2019
Filed under Opinion
According to a survey done by Samantha Zabell, around 49% of high schoolers feel “a great deal of stress” everyday. In addition, some teens feel so burdened that they miss meals and fail to take care of themselves.”More than one-third of teens reported feeling tired (36 percent),” said the Amer...
Conspiracy Theories
Maleehah H. and Bryce P.
March 18, 2019
Filed under Opinion
The earth, an extremely round planet, is flat? The government is hiding secret alien activity in area 51? The landing on the moon was faked? These are all called “conspiracies,” but most people take them as fact. I mean, Earth just has to be flat! It can’t be round with all the evidence! The gov...
P.E. Testing – Does It Really Matter?
February 22, 2019
“The FitnessGram Pacer Test is a multistage aerobic capacity test that progressively gets more difficult as it continues. The 20-meter pacer test will begin in 30 seconds. The second time you fail to complete a lap before the sound, your test is over. The test will begin on the word start. On your mark...
Jussie Smollett Fakes Attack, Faces 3 Years In Prison
Ashima G., Writer
February 22, 2019
Filed under Opinion
On January 29, “Empire” actor Jussie Smollett claimed to have been attacked by two masked men after he’d stopped at a Subway shop. Supposedly, the attackers beat him and hurled horrible insults about his sexual preference and race. They were also alleged to have put a rope around his neck and ...
Why Song Pariodies Are Better Than Actual Songs
February 14, 2019
Filed under Opinion
Okay, picture this: You’re listening to your favorite song with your friends and you collectively realize none of you know this one particular verse. So, instead of singing “ So here’s my number, so call me maybe,” its sounds like “I love pancakes, can you add syrup maybe?”. Before you ...
Why Braces Are The Worst
Roxy R., Writer
February 14, 2019
Filed under Opinion
People change and modify their appearance all the time. Many dye their hair or get glasses. Braces are one of many modifications kids do to themselves. Braces are beneficial. They’ll straighten your teeth and erase some potential insecurities. Yet in reality, braces sometimes can be the absolute worst! I...
The Wall: A Leap Forward Or Back?
Alisha G., Ashima G., and Maleehah H.
February 10, 2019
Filed under Opinion
Trump’s wall has been a source of dispute for 28 days. But what exactly is the government shutdown? The government shutdown means federal agencies that lack proper funding for their work have been closed. How did this happen? Simply put, President Trump requested about $5.7 billion from Congress in order to build a wall/fencing on our border. When he was denied by Congr...
Why The Puppy Bowl Is Better Than The Super Bowl
February 5, 2019
Filed under Opinion
It is completely understandable if you wanted to go watch sweaty grown men tackle each other to the ground. But wouldn’t you have rather spent your time watching adorable puppies “pancake,” or flop on top of each other instead? If you were watching the Puppy Bowl, you could! The Puppy Bowl is es...
Why People Hate Country Music
Roxy R., Writer
February 1, 2019
Filed under Opinion
Music has profoundly influenced our society since the beginning of time. The rhythm of song is world-renowned and is meant for everyone to enjoy. Throughout the centuries of music, it began evolving. Music is now popularized and music composers are now idolized. Everyone has their favorite genre of music a...
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