OPINION: My experience as an only child
Kayla Carpenter, Sports Editor
November 27, 2018
Filed under Opinions, Top Stories
During a college admission interview last summer, the admissions officer asked me what my favorite thing about my brother is. I jokingly said it was that we have a telepathic connection. Although my response was initially a joke, I began to realize the true special bond that my brother, Cameron, and...
OPINION: Trump administration’s new definition of gender highlights ignorance
Shelby Darnell, Staff Writer
November 6, 2018
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The concept of gender has recently begun to change to be more accepting of LGBTQ people, specifically transgender people. However, the Trump administration wants to change that by defining gender by genitalia at birth, specifically in Title IX. Title IX protects people in educational institutions...
Photo Op: What would you do if you won the lottery?
Jasmin Kim, Ad Manager
November 1, 2018
Filed under Opinions, Photo Opinion, Top Stories
On Oct. 24, the Mega Millions lottery announced the winner of the $1.537 billion jackpot, a South Carolina native. For a few weeks prior to the announcement, the school was filled with the imagination of what to do if they won the lottery. As we observed this national lottery fervor, we asked Laf...
MOVIE MANIAC reviews Halloween (2018)
Jacob Ward, Staff Writer
October 30, 2018
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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 one...
OPINION: Introverts still make great leaders
Chloe Baker, Web Editor
October 23, 2018
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Today's culture is biased against introverts. An outgoing, loud and bold personality is idolized, especially in the workplace. Oftentimes, an introverted personality is looked down upon, especially for leadership positions. The common misconception that only outgoing individuals make good leaders is understandable. Intro...
OPINION: Why the death penalty is necessary
Naomi Saegusa, Staff Writer
October 16, 2018
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When capital punishment is brought up as a topic for debate, whether focusing on the legality or morality of the issue, someone is bound to get offended. It’s a sensitive subject, with a variety of volatile emotions attached to it. Here in the United States, we tend to reserve the death penalty...
OPINION: Why I am a feminist
Melina Hudak, Staff Writer
October 9, 2018
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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
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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 one day....
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
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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
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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
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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...
