OPINION: Why I am a feminist
Melina Hudak, Staff Writer
October 9, 2018
Filed under Opinions, Opinions, Top Stories
In school, I was always taught that the way I dressed affect a boy’s education. I was taught that the slight peek of my shoulder was enough to get me sent to the head office. It was much too distracting, because, after all, a boy’s education had to be more important than a girl’s. At least, that...
MOVIE MANIAC reviews Night School
Jacob Ward, Staff Writer
October 2, 2018
Filed under Reviews
I'm senior Jacob Ward and I am a bit of a movie buff. I have loved movies since I was born. It was just one of the things I've been raised on. It wasn’t until I was about 11 years old that I realized movies are something that a large team of people make, and I wanted to be part of that process o...
OPINION: Complaints about “Stop The Bop” are futile
Jack Weaver, Digital Media Editor
September 30, 2018
Filed under Opinions, Opinions
“Stop The Bop” began on Mon. Sept. 24 to continue Student Council’s (STUCO) fundraiser, which started with the St. Jude’s Walk/Run to End Childhood Cancer the Saturday before. The fundraiser named "Stop The Bop" consisted of the song "MMMBop" by Hanson being played before school, after schoo...
OPINION: Freshman Survival Guide – Homecoming Edition
Amisha Paul and Delaney Stulce
September 26, 2018
Filed under Blog, Opinions, Top Stories
Homecoming week is upon us. For us seniors, juniors and sophomores, we’ve been through this week before. It’s certainly one of the best weeks of the year, but that’s not to say it’s an easy week to survive. With events almost every single day and night, there’s a lot to remember and do. So we...
OPINION: The Hate U Give, a book that shouldn’t be banned
September 26, 2018
Filed under Blog, Opinions, Opinions, Top Stories
The week of Sept. 23 through 29 is National Banned Books Week. In libraries across the United States, books are banned for being "unorthodox or unpopular" according to the Banned Books Week's website. The theme for 2018's National Banned Books Week is "Banning Books Silences Stories" and it aims to f...
OPINION: How running unexpectedly changed my life
Grace Kirtley, Web Editor
September 18, 2018
Filed under Opinions, Opinions, Top Stories
I was proudly wearing my Green Pines track uniform, not fully knowing how embarrassed I would be moments later. For some unknown reason I, a chubby fifth grader with a personal mile record of around 10 minutes, was chosen as the alternate for the mile at the annual track meet. One thing led to anot...
STAFF EDITORIAL: Why Lafayette needs journalists
September 4, 2018
Filed under Opinions, Opinions, Staff Editorial, Top Stories
Every week day, 1,874 students walk the halls of Lafayette. Among those students are the student journalists who call Room 137A their office. The daunting task of telling the stories that would otherwise not be told continuously challenges student journalists everyday. It is the duty of the three pub...
The Lancer Feed offers new guest column feature
Addie Watson, Assistant Sports Editor
August 28, 2018
Filed under News, Opinions, Opinions, School News, Top Stories
This year, we are introducing a guest column to the Lancer Feed website. As a publication, we want the student body to feel as though they have a voice. A creative outlet such as the guest column will allow students to express themselves in a different way and make sure opinions are heard. Eac...
OPINION: Back to school stress lasts longer than the first day
Shelby Darnell, Staff Writer
August 21, 2018
Filed under Opinions, Opinions
Coming back to school is stressful for both staff and students. As students, we are busy trying to keep up with a sudden burst of homework. School counselors are also arguably just as busy trying to rearrange students schedules who didn’t receive the classes they requested or changed their minds. However,...
Catcher in the Rye: a beautiful tale unjustly hated
Clare Mulherin, Opinions Editor
April 25, 2018
Filed under Blog, Opinions, Opinions, Reviews
Many juniors across the Rockwood school district pick up a copy of widely-banned book Catcher in the Rye. Most parents dislike the book for its crude language, occasional sexual themes and the whole notion of Holden Caulfield's quest. Despite many parents' objections, Catcher in the Rye is a classic...
Teen suicide: A frightening statistic
Natalie Karlsson, Lifestyle Editor
April 17, 2018
Filed under Blog, Opinions, Opinions
The leading cause of death for teens is suicide. According to the If Parent Resource Program, more teens die from suicide than from cancer, heart disease, AIDS, birth defects, stroke, pneumonia, influenza and chronic lung disease, combined. But why do teens do it? There is no real answer. ...
A Quiet Place presents creative take on horror
Ty Prozorowski, News Editor
April 17, 2018
Filed under Opinions, Opinions, Reviews
John Krasinski's A Quiet Place delivers an intriguing spin on the post-apocalyptic horror film genre that is sure to keep audiences holding their breaths on the edges of their seats. Set in the year 2020, Lee Abbott (Krasinski) and his wife Evelyn (Emily Blunt) struggle to protect their children...
