Category: Opinion

Opinion

On Senioritis

I picked this article topic because I thought it would take the least amount of time and effort.  And yet, here I am, a few hours to the deadline, with a page almost as empty as the list of tasks that I have actually accomplished this weekend. In this rough draft document, there is a page where I have typed the following: d;jkafsdafsjkldsfkjl;fdsjkldfsa;jklsdfajsadf;jklfsd;jkladsfjkl;dsafj;kafsdlsdfajkladfsj;dkldfjk;ldfaj;lkdafsj;kdsfljk;fdsjl;kdfaj;ldfasjlkdfasjk;ldfsjkfdsj;lfadsjkldfasjkl;fdasjl;kdfajkldfajl;dfasjl;kdfasjldfasjkl;dfasjk;ldfsajl;kdfsajdsfajl;adfsj;klfdsajkl; I think … Continue reading On Senioritis

Unknown's avatarRose Carlson
Opinion

The Christmas Industrial Complex

This article was written by Staff Writer Sidney Brant. “Merry Christmas!”  “Happy Hanukkah,” my mother would say in response.  I was always embarrassed when she did this, made an innocent grocery store checkout employee uncomfortable for no apparent reason. Eventually, I understood why she did it: “Merry Christmas” made me uncomfortable, so even though it was a bit annoying or needlessly confrontational, it gave the … Continue reading The Christmas Industrial Complex

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Opinion

Climate Change’s Impact on Teens

Climate change is a major issue impacting our natural environment. Overtime it can and will be detrimental. This isn’t a new issue, it’s a crisis that has been covered on various news platforms for years. As a result of this issue being highly discussed in the media, many people know of the topic, not necessarily how it will impact our future. For example, National Geographic … Continue reading Climate Change’s Impact on Teens

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Opinion

The Devaluation of Curiosity in Education

It’s no surprise that students often find themselves silently dozing during a history lesson, daydreaming during a biology nearpod, or flat out sleeping through a math lesson- we see it all the time. This is the daily scene in classrooms across the globe. For most students, school consists of unengaging lessons that do just about anything but peak their interest in what they are learning. … Continue reading The Devaluation of Curiosity in Education

Unknown's avatarTiyya GeigerLeave a comment
Arts & Culture, Opinion

Classist Tactics in the Gaming Industry

This article was written by Staff Writer Angel Quintana. Activision Blizzard the kings of video game industry controversy, they’re always messing something up in the worst way possible, but what makes what they’ve done now different before? They’ve started what is most likely the most predatory and classist tactic when it comes to the video game industry to date, they’re asking for your phone number.  … Continue reading Classist Tactics in the Gaming Industry

Unknown's avatarEditorial Staff
Campus Life, Opinion

Advanced Courses Lack Racial Diversity

There are various advanced courses offered at McCaskey High School, such as honors, AP, and IB classes. As an AP and honors student, my classmates and I have noticed an obvious lack of diversity in some of the advanced courses.  This is seemingly more so an issue in J.P McCaskey rather than East- this being something I discovered talking with fellow classmates and teachers. I … Continue reading Advanced Courses Lack Racial Diversity

Unknown's avatarPresleigh Grove
Opinion

Separation of Church and State is Under Attack in Lancaster County

Cody Stonebank has a vision. A vision for “a revival happening within public schools and worship nights inside of school auditoriums leading students to encounter Jesus.” This vision violates a fundamental American principle: the separation of church and state. But that didn’t stop Stonebank and his movement, Unrestricted, from implementing it in our county. Unrestricted, a branch of the Lancaster Fellowship of Christian Athletes, has … Continue reading Separation of Church and State is Under Attack in Lancaster County

Unknown's avatarFrances Brogan
News, Opinion

What Queen Elizabeth’s Death Means for Former Colonies

On September 8, 2022 all eyes were on Britain when Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II died. At 96, it brought an end to her seventy-year reign. Her death evoked an immediate flood of mourning for the longest reigning British monarch, one who has ruled through volatile times in our world’s history as a leader of the largest imperial empire to date.  The British Empire encompassed … Continue reading What Queen Elizabeth’s Death Means for Former Colonies

Unknown's avatarTiyya Geiger
Campus Life, Opinion

Spirit Week: Not so Spirited?

This article was written by Staff Writer Layla Morales. While each school is different, most participate in what we call “Spirit Week,” a fun tradition involving dressing up according to themes. With different dressing themes each day that are typically outside the norm, including Costume Day, Pajama Day, and many other wacky themes. Students can express how they interpret each one and bond with their … Continue reading Spirit Week: Not so Spirited?

Unknown's avatarEditorial Staff
Opinion

No Book Should be Banned

Pen America estimates that across the U.S. at least 1,648 books have been banned from July 2021 to June 2022. These books, under the pressure of legislators, parents, and advocacy groups, were removed from school and classroom libraries.  From contemporaries to classics, picture books to young adults, the majority of banned books share one similarity: they discuss the experiences of minorities. A whopping 81% of … Continue reading No Book Should be Banned

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Arts & Culture, Opinion

How Orville Peck is Reinventing Country Music

For the past three decades, country music has been a genre plagued by mediocrity. Perhaps not just mediocrity, but consistent themes of bigoted messaging and cringeworthy dogwhistles are simply the norm. Of course, this is referring strictly to the watered down, tired, and dull stereotypes of pop/bro country, as the roots of outlaw and alternative country continue to thrive, even today. The unfortunate lull that … Continue reading How Orville Peck is Reinventing Country Music

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Opinion

Making Learning More Accessible for All Students

One of the biggest challenges I have faced in this classroom, where I am now writing this article, is having to find a way to balance my own needs with the needs of the reader. This same issue of balancing personal teaching style with the needs of students is seen in many classrooms today and has been the cause of many of the miscommunications between … Continue reading Making Learning More Accessible for All Students

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Opinion, Politics

Abortion, The Supreme Court, and the Electoral College

In early May, Politico leaked a draft from Justice Samuel Alito on the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade and Planned Parenthood v. Casey, two cases that constitutionally protect the ability to get an abortion.  It is the first time in history that a Supreme court draft has been leaked prior to the final decision, and has led to an outcry from pro-choice … Continue reading Abortion, The Supreme Court, and the Electoral College

Unknown's avatarHannah Geiser
Campus Life, Opinion, Politics

Rep. Bryan Cutler and Educational Racism

Last Thursday, I attended a student Zoom meeting to discuss education policy with Speaker of the Pennsylvania State House, Bryan Cutler. Tiyya Geiger and I represented McCaskey, and two Pequea Valley students and one Solanco student were also in attendance.  Representative Cutler represents the 100th Legislative District in the PA House, which encompasses part of Lancaster County. Even though his district does not include Lancaster … Continue reading Rep. Bryan Cutler and Educational Racism

Unknown's avatarFrances Brogan