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Recreational hobbies can reduce stress.

Take up a hobby

Joe Perry, Sports Writer October 9, 2019

Sports practices, games, homework, club meetings, school, community service events, work, and so on. As we get older, it seems that our schedules just continuously become more compacted. While our packed...

Soulmates: Do they really exist?

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...

Penalties on victimless crimes too harsh

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,...

What makes a good teacher?

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...

People forget to appreciate wisdom

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,...

The fires have been set to clear the way for farmers so they can plant seed to use the land as farmland.

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...

Children are being exposed to smartphones at increasingly young ages.

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...

Is a societal collapse on the rise?

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...

Appreciate the written word and its impact on your life

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,...

My life guiding philosophy: Pseudo-Objectivism

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...

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