By Sofia Escudero Recently schools all over the country have been using YONDER pouches to preventstudents from using their phones. As many administrations believe that this is a way to reducephone use, others disagree. As far as McCaskey goes, views vary. Students in McCaskey overall rather have their phones in their hands for many reasons. Withthe unknown dangers in schools all over America there is … Continue reading McCaskey phones: Ban or No Ban
by Kordell Booth Baseball is back. With opening week happening just two weeks ago, everyone was excited to see their favorite players and teams back in action, but one star rises above all else — torpedo bats. These bowling-pin shaped bats became the talk of the sport after the New York Yankees put up a franchise record nine home runs and twenty runs against the … Continue reading MLB’s Latest Craze: Torpedo Bats and the Contact Revolution
By Nakaylah Kelley Can you do your taxes? Do you know how to change a tire? Can you do laundry? What about applying for a loan? If your answer is no, you’re not alone. Many high school students feel unprepared for the “real world.” An adulting class would cover all the basics of life, like changing a tire, learning what taxes are and how to … Continue reading Adulting 101: Should high schools teach more real life skills?
By Gabriel Brogan It has been over a month since the beginning of Donald Trump’s second term in the Oval Office. For some of us, it has felt much, much longer. Since January 20th, Donald Trump has been sprinting to accomplish a cartoonishly evil agenda using executive orders and the help of his coked-up crypto bro, Elon Musk. I won’t go into everything Trump has … Continue reading How the Trump presidency is impacting McCaskey
By Kordell Booth Love is dead…Or maybe it isn’t? In our culture Valentine’s day is celebrated by getting your significant other gifts and flowers, and spending money. Nowadays, the way we show love and find love is very different than it was 20-30 years ago. Back in the 80’s and 90’s people found love by actually mustering up the courage to talk to the person … Continue reading How is technology changing the way we love?
by Gabriel Brogan Break is over, January is here, and the 3rd marking period is upon us. It feels like we have been in school a long time, and yet, the home stretch is still far off. It is winter, and it is cold. The sun sinks hours before we go to bed and doesn’t rise for an hour after we wake up. For many … Continue reading Why we should all meditate every day
By Gabriel Brogan Last November 28th, we gathered around tables with family and friends to enjoy a home-cooked meal and reflect on what we were grateful for. We spent a holiday among our loved ones, sharing our time and our food, purchasing nothing but perhaps plane tickets to see one another. And then, it was Black Friday. Drawn by the deals of 50, 60, 70, … Continue reading Opinion: Black Friday is a Lie
By Eh Kri Say We normally see school clubs as programs created for everyone to find their place. They can find out what interests them and meet new people with the same interests, but there’s more beyond that. According to an article by St. Johnsbury Academy, getting involved in more clubs or sports could get you into a more prestigious college, or could increase your … Continue reading The benefits of getting more involved with school clubs and extracurricular activities
“JosĂ© and Anderson square off. They’re fighting. They’re swinging. Down goes Anderson. Down goes Anderson!” is the call that the Cleveland Guardians announcer, Tom Hamilton, makes on August 5, 2023. The reaction from this announcer and fans’ responses on social media show us what they care about: violence. Although fighting is not common in the MLB, it is common among other sports. The NHL has … Continue reading Has violence become normalized in professional sports?
By Ada Kessler It’s no secret that in recent years mental health has become a much less stigmatized topic.  Following the pandemic, people became more open to discussing their mental health struggles and social media gave people the platform to do so. It showed people their struggles weren’t singular and opened the door to deeper mental health discussions, not just online. This trend has continued, … Continue reading The Casual Misuse of Mental Health Terminology is Harmful
President Biden narrowly won the 2020 election with the surge of support from African Americans and young voters who came to his aid in the polls against incumbent President Donald Trump. Four years later, President Biden’s strategy no longer reflects that of a lesser of two evils, instead a centrist liberal who bends to the will of the center right-leaning Democratic Party to pass limited … Continue reading How Biden Alienated the Youth Vote, and How He Can Win Them Back
By Ariana Martinez When winter makes its way around students start to feel less motivated and struggle to get through their days. They fall behind on schoolwork and stop trying. This could be because they are dealing with feelings of sadness or loneliness. Why is it always around winter though? Due to the colder weather, reduced sunlight, and shorter days, people tend to get seasonal … Continue reading Surviving the Winter Blues
The Super Bowl is one of the biggest sporting events in the world. Almost every year, the highest-rated show on network television is the Super Bowl, with whatever the number-two show is running a distant second. Of the ten most-watched shows in the history of television, four of them are Super Bowl games. Clearly, the Super Bowl has become an event that all of America, … Continue reading Chiefs Battle to OT Victory in Super Bowl LVIII
By Elisabeth Palacios Education has always been a huge concern in the U.S, and rightfully so. Our education system tries to be the best it can be so that our youth grows up to be well-educated citizens. Individually, schools want to be the best environment a student can learn in, so they can feel as safe and comfortable as possible. There has been controversy over … Continue reading Conservative Attacks On Education Harm Students
Sports betting has become pervasive across the United States in recent years. With an increase of sports betting sites, Americans regularly see many advertisements to join such sites. The ads often say that your first $100 dollar bet is covered, regardless if you win or lose. Most people who gamble on sports place their bets and parlays online, it’s simply easier. The number of online … Continue reading Sports Betting Culture Needs to Change
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