Five Albums that were Snubbed “Album of the Year” Grammy Nominations
The 2022 Grammy nominations have been fully released to the public, and the results are disappointing as usual. Many undergraduate artists were expectedly denied their chance at a Grammy, while the usual candidates continued to rack up nominations. This isn’t to say that all of the albums nominated for album of the year were disappointing, as the otherworldly and dark production in Kanye West’s “DONDA” … Continue reading Five Albums that were Snubbed “Album of the Year” Grammy Nominations
Christmas Around the World
With the Christmas season upon us, customs and traditional ways of celebrating the holiday are in full swing. While some traditions generally remain the same around the world, such as Santa Claus and Christmas trees, others are unique to particular regions. America, and especially Lancaster, contains a mixture of people from around the world, which creates a blend of holiday traditions. In South America, Christmas … Continue reading Christmas Around the World
Active Shooter Drills Do More Harm than Good
Wednesday’s active shooter training had McCaskey students abuzz with opinions. Two weeks after a Michigan school shooting killed four high schoolers, and in the wake of multiple shooting threats in our own community, fear of a school shooting is at the forefront of our minds once again. This has reignited debates about how to best prepare for a school shooting, and the ethics of said … Continue reading Active Shooter Drills Do More Harm than Good
(Obviously) Teachers Should Not Use Racial Slurs
Education is essential to ensure that a child has a successful future. But, how can you expect black students to excel if they don’t feel as though school is a safe environment for them? First off, it’s not the black community’s responsibility to explain why the n-word should not be used by non-black individuals. By now, most of us should know the harmful history behind … Continue reading (Obviously) Teachers Should Not Use Racial Slurs
NFTs are Dumb
NFTs have drawn some controversy in the past few months, but most people are left wondering what they actually are. NFTs, or Non-Fungible Tokens, are a new way for artists to sell their artwork from websites. People are able to purchase these works using cryptocurrency. In actuality, the world of NFTs and Crypto-fanatics is much more complex and harmful for the environment than any normal … Continue reading NFTs are Dumb
Let’s Be Real about SAT Scores
Students have vastly different approaches and experiences when it comes to the SAT. Some are really invested in studying. Some are able to hire professional tutors, which can cost anywhere from $30 to $150 per hour. Still others students may be overwhelmed by work, school, and other commitments or situations which make it difficult for them to devote any time to studying or even thinking … Continue reading Let’s Be Real about SAT Scores
Differences in Autistic and Allistic Communication
It is currently assumed that of the nearly eight billion people in the world, there are only two main ways of processing information. In the first, patterns are used to understand abstract ideas. It starts simple. People learn to breathe. Then read. Then write. Until the patterns of words can be used to represent the greater patterns in the world. Because these people only understand … Continue reading Differences in Autistic and Allistic Communication
The Importance of Transgender Awareness Week
Last week was Transgender awareness week, and with that we celebrate an important part of history in the gay community. This is a time where transgender people and LGBTQ+ allies come together to spread the message and take action to fight for trans rights. So let’s take a deeper meaning into what transgender awareness week really is. What does it mean to be transgender? For … Continue reading The Importance of Transgender Awareness Week
Eating Disorders Among Athletes: An Obsession With Health Is Still Unhealthy
Across decades of research that has been done at the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), it has been found that “up to 84 percent of collegiate athletes reported engaging in maladaptive eating and weight control behaviors, such as binge eating, excessive exercise, strict dieting, fasting, self-induced vomiting, and the use of weight loss supplements.” Considering one common environment of sports teams, this is not surprising: … Continue reading Eating Disorders Among Athletes: An Obsession With Health Is Still Unhealthy
The Vietnamese Perspective on the Vietnam War
Content Warnings: graphic descriptions of war, violence, and illness Imagine being born as a symbol of death. Blood fills your nose, your mother hates your hungry mouth, and your foreign father lays dead in a smoldering plane. Being born into war was something my parents had to shoulder for their whole lives, and yet, when discussing the Vietnam War, we Americans tend to push it … Continue reading The Vietnamese Perspective on the Vietnam War
Who is to Blame for the Astroworld Tragedy?
This article was written by Vidette Staff Writer Presleigh Grove. Astroworld is an annual music festival run by the acclaimed artist, Travis Scott. This festival was seemingly very successful considering Travis Scott’s tour grossed $34.3 million dollars in 3 months and hundreds of thousands of tickets were sold. The first ever Astroworld festival took place in 2018, it was described as nostalgic and “a celebration … Continue reading Who is to Blame for the Astroworld Tragedy?
Collaboration and Learning: Lessons from The 2021 Rock Lititz Career Exploration Day
On Thursday, November 11th, 2021, I was among 12 McCaskey students who had the opportunity to visit Rock Lititz, a production hub in Lancaster county that is world-renowned for its live event services and offers everything from set design to event planning and sound technology. We were greeted by a panel full of experienced professionals eager to share their knowledge and jobs with young people. … Continue reading Collaboration and Learning: Lessons from The 2021 Rock Lititz Career Exploration Day
Thanksgiving and the Benefits of Gratitude
Thanksgiving was created as a day to count our blessings, yet sometimes it seems that this holiday doesn’t get the amount of recognition it deserves. Amidst all the preparations for the meal, and partially lost in the clamor of the upcoming Christmas season and Black Friday sales, gratitude can sometimes become one more thing to check off a list. And yet, the benefits of gratitude … Continue reading Thanksgiving and the Benefits of Gratitude
Review: The Off-Season by J. Cole
For years, J. Cole has used rap as a way to connect to his audience, with scenarios that they can either connect to or become enlightened by. He touches on issues about race, class, gender, and much more in clever ways that stay in the mind of the listener. This year, the rapper helped to produce The Off-Season. released May 14, 2021, before a short … Continue reading Review: The Off-Season by J. Cole
The Problem with ‘Equal Pay’
It’s July 5, 2015. BC Place in Vancouver is packed to the brim with 53,000 fans and 555 million more are watching from their screens at home. The energy is palpable as the US Women’s National Soccer Team lines up against Japan’s for the final game of the World Cup. Three minutes into the game, Carli Lloyd finds the back of the net. The stadium … Continue reading The Problem with ‘Equal Pay’
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