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The idolization of politicians and use of social media to more effectively connect and interact can be damaging for their constituents. It’s important that we are able to remember who votes to put politicians in office and who keeps them there.

Social media hides social issues

Kaden Roth, Staff Reporter
February 24, 2021
A student protest over tuition fees at the University of Vienna in 2009 still holds the same messages today as prices continue to increase.

Tuition turmoil

Michelle Zhang, Staff Reporter
February 8, 2021
The Biden Administration is set to purchase 200 million vaccines from Pfizer and Moderna, both recommended by the CDC and approved by the FDA.

Creating barriers through herd immunity

Michelle Zhang, Staff Reporter
January 28, 2021
Resolutions have been set every new year with various intentions, ranging from improving personal health, being more mindful or goals of bettering financial habits.

New Year’s Resolutions don’t work out

Michelle Zhang, Staff Reporter
January 19, 2021
“Gen Zers” make up a very large portion of the population in the U.S today, and while born in an era of technology, 80% have stated that they aspire to work with cutting-edge technology at some point, according to a study done by Dell. This generation is also expected to account for 30% of the labor force by 2030.

To be Gen Z

Paige Fortney, Staff Reporter
December 18, 2020
As the number of teen users on social media increase, there is a decline in teen mental and physical health.

The real corruptor of teens

Alexis Bahensky, Cartoonist
December 10, 2020
Junior Annabelle Harshbarger studies in the library. This was days after taking the pre-ACT.

ACT scores don’t determine students’ worth

Olivia Edwards, Staff Reporter
October 13, 2020
Automatic voter registration allows for a more accessible way to register. The information given to government agencies is used but citizens are still able to opt-out.Voting is an important part of the US and should be treated as such.

The ease of automatic voter registration

Kaden Roth, Staff Reporter
October 13, 2020
The reality most students in the LGBTQ community is harassment and bullying by others. To stop this, changes need to be made to schools across America to show support for these students and help them feel safe.

LGBTQ+ students still struggle within schools

Alexis Bahensky, Cartoonist
October 13, 2020
While students take required classes to fulfill graduation requirements they miss out on the opportunity to discover and explore subjects they have interest in. By not being able to take classes that pertain more to a student's interests, their futures are being negatively affected.

Class requirements are restricting

Kaden Roth, Staff Reporter
October 7, 2020
According to the Mayo Clinic “This year’s flu shot will offer protection against three or four of the influenza viruses expected to be in circulation this flu season.” The available options of delivery this year for the vaccination are through injection or a nasal spray. Although the flu shot does not provide 100% protection, it is still worth getting.

Fighting the flu

Paige Fortney, Staff Reporter
October 6, 2020
This infographic talks about ways to safely throw a party during a pandemic.

Pandemic Parties

Annabelle Harshbarger, Staff Reporter
October 5, 2020
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