Soulmates: Do they really exist?
Cynthia Rossi, Staff Writer
September 24, 2019
I know that most of you have seen at least one Disney princess movie during your lifetime. I also know that the plotline most likely included a woman being swept off her feet by a man and running off into the sunset with him. However, does this type of love actually exist? Are we being taught to worship ...
Penalties on victimless crimes too harsh
Elizabeth Walker, Staff Writer
September 24, 2019
A victimless crime is defined on google as, “a legal offense to which all parties consent and no party is injured.” Many crimes fall under the category of victimless crimes, such as vagrancy, prostitution, illegal drug use (marijuana and other substances), gambling, and many other minor offenses. They c...
What makes a good teacher?
Jessica Powlen, Staff writer
September 12, 2019
Think about your favorite teacher you’ve ever had in school. Now answer the question: Why them? I’ve noticed throughout my few years in high school, many students tend to favor certain teachers over others. This usually isn’t due to a teacher not assigning much homework or allowing students t...
People forget to appreciate wisdom
Nickolas Roberson, Columnist
September 12, 2019
How often do you contemplate the stories and tales of youth from your grandparents? How often do you truly try to understand the meaning behind the stories of their childhood accomplishments, mistakes, and even tomfoolery? When they bestow these stories upon you, do you even care to listen? There is an issu...
Fires in the Amazon pose significant problems
Elizabeth Walker, Staff Writer
September 11, 2019
Covering over two million miles of land, the Amazon rainforest stands as the largest tropical forest on the planet. As of Friday, Sept. 6th, the Amazon rainforest is on fire. According to the National Institute for Space Research in Brazil, there have been over 74,000 fires in the Amazon this year, ...
Children’s access to smartphones must drastically decrease
Elyse Perry, Staff Writer
September 11, 2019
As the age of smartphones has taken its toll on society, we have all experienced their effects. From cute baby videos to making important calls, the upside of smartphones are obvious. However, what is not so obvious is the negative impact that they have on a developing child’s brain. Thus, parents ...
Is a societal collapse on the rise?
Nickolas Roberson, Columnist
August 28, 2019
“The Amazon Cannot Be Recovered Once It’s Gone.” “Melting Arctic Ice Caps May Speed Up Global Warming.” “Why The Rest Of The World Could Push The U.S. Into A Recession.” These blatantly pessimistic headlines are only a few examples of the myriad of articles published within the past few months that seem to indicate our world is falling apart around us...
Appreciate the written word and its impact on your life
Ava Charnley, staff writer
August 28, 2019
For well over a decade now, humans have come to rely on cell phones. With that reliance came excessive use of emojis, texting slang, and voice to text. While it is hard to imagine life without these luxuries, one has to wonder about the negative consequences of it all, especially for our generation. ...
My life guiding philosophy: Pseudo-Objectivism
Nickolas Roberson, Columnist
May 2, 2019
“If you know that this life is all that you have, wouldn’t you make the most of it?” That is the question that the Russian-American philosopher and writer Ayn Rand asked of us. With that question in your mind now, think of your life: past, present, and future. Where did it go? Where is it now? Whe...
Stay active this summer
Joe Perry, Sports writer
May 2, 2019
As winter finally loosens its grip on Northern Indiana and finals begin to roll around, it is finally time to look ahead to the most coveted time of the year: summer. I’m not talking about the season; I’m talking about that ten week break between school years that is completely symbolic of our e...
