Commentary: Equality is a two-way street
Sidney Zabell, Co-editor-in-chief
November 29, 2018
Ninety-six percent of those who commit homicides are men. More often than not, perpetrators of sexual violence are men. And of the 2,000,000 people currently incarcerated in the U.S., 93 percent are men. Lately, it seems that a great deal of tweets and posts generated by young people on soc...
Commentary: Music comes in ALL languages
Bella Khor, staff writer
November 28, 2018
Wow, this is so sad. Alexa, play “Despacito.” I've seen this meme and heard it a countless number of times across a variety of social media platforms. It’s yet another song in a language other than English that rose in popularity to become so overplayed that every time I heard it ...
Commentary: Is Thanksgiving now quality time for politics?
Elliott Hyman, news editor
November 14, 2018
Sitting around the Thanksgiving dinner table provides a unique opportunity to reflect on what we are thankful for from the last year. “Family.” “Friends.” “Kavanaugh.” Thanksgiving is a unifying holiday that brings families together for one special weekend. Unfortunately, polit...
Commentary: People today are lacking a substantial sense of depth
Sarah Withrow, voices editor
November 7, 2018
Deep human connection is wildly depressing to search for in today’s society. It’s not a stretch to say people have become shallow, and it’s excruciating for those remaining to long for a depth that is non-existent. Mental and physical contact with others can give you an outlet for...
Commentary: The Importance of Friendships
Cori Caplinger, features editor
October 24, 2018
The possibility of losing my friends when I leave high school scares me. In fact, I often try not to think about it. Until last year, I’d never had an amazing group of friends. I had individual friends, but didn’t really fit in with any actual groups. It was emotionally draining to try and...
Commentary: The history and importance of goth and emo culture
Cyrus Mynar, staff writer
October 18, 2018
Goth and Emo culture has all but died out at this point, and it’s a real shame. Iconic Goth and Emo celebrities like Marilyn Manson, Robert Smith and Gerard Way are no longer appealing to most. Goth culture isn’t just about the music. Not only do Goth musicians create dark melodies, they...
Commentary: National movement against sexual assault
Spencer Cova, co-editor-in-chief
October 10, 2018
Just more than a week before U.S. Supreme Court justice nominee Brett Kavanaugh’s confirmation vote, Christine Blasey Ford accused the nominee of sexual assault. She claims that while they were both in high school, a drunken 17-year-old Kavanaugh pushed her into a bedroom, forced her onto a be...
Commentary: What’s so bad about change?
Lindsey Zabell, green screen/entertainment editor
October 3, 2018
As humans, we have always been accustomed to doing what we are most comfortable with. From the time we were born, we have always preferred familiarity over the foreign – favoring our mother’s arms over a stranger’s, or choosing a recognizable stuffed animal rather than an unknown one. It’s a...
Commentary: College essays prompt healthy self-reflection
Andrew Yung, Co-editor-in-chief
September 19, 2018
I am an avid fan of haikus. Perhaps it is the way that the 17 syllables roll off the tongue in such a short, savory way. Perhaps it is the Asian origin of the haiku, a heritage I share. Or perhaps it is the limitation that the haiku entails. Because who doesn’t like a challenge? ...
Commentary: Kindness comes before everything else
Ashley Yung, Lifestyle editor
September 12, 2018
I have a confession: I am completely and entirely selfish. Last year, when I had insomnia, I was cranky the following day. When school got difficult, I rudely ignored my friends and my family. When I did poorly on a test, I didn’t feel like congratulating those who did well. I thought when...
Commentary: We Need to Talk About Toxic Masculinity
Cori Caplinger, Features editor
September 11, 2018
Whenever toxic masculinity is introduced into a conversation, we tend to shy away from the topic. This is not only frustrating, it is also very dangerous. The definition of the term branches out immensely, as no one can really agree on what it means – some people take offense at the term and ot...
Commentary: Do not let technology take over your life
Andrew Yung, Co-Editor in Chief
August 22, 2018
Many science fiction novels have been written about the ever-growing presence of technology, with many focusing on the potential danger and control that technology can have over society. HAL from “2001: A Space Odyssey” comes first to mind, as he – or rather it – is a quintessential ex...
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Mareesa Islam, Staff Writer
In recent years, we have grown accustomed to a mindset that solely focuses on the end result, and...
Ashley Yung, Senior Editor
I’ll never forget the day we learned about the Transatlantic Slave Trade in Advanced Placement United...
Piper Bacon, Staff Writer
I knew exactly what I wanted. Freshman year, stepping onto the campus for the first time, I knew that...
Commentary: Old literature may be outdated
The “Adventures of Huckleberry Finn.” “Of Mice...
Commentary: Youth sports are too harsh
Youth sports have gotten out of control. In the...
Commentary: The social media façade
What happened to online authenticity? Social media...
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