Respectability Politics and the Black Body
Assimilationism and Respectability Politics, perhaps the same theory when bound to the black body, are both relative to the concept Dr. W.E.B DuBois coined as “double consciousness”. However, his claim “One ever feels his twoness, — an American, a Negro; two souls, two thoughts, two unreconciled strivings; two warring ideals in one dark body, whose strength alone keeps it from being torn asunder,” can be … Continue reading Respectability Politics and the Black Body
Amanda Gorman’s New Book is a Necessary “Message in a Bottle”
Our Testimony. This book is a message in a bottle. This book is a letter. This book does not let up. This book is awake. This book is a wake. For what is a record but a reckoning? The capsule captured? A repository, An ark articulated? & the poet, the preserver Of ghosts & gains, Our demons & dreams, Our haunts & hopes. Here’s to … Continue reading Amanda Gorman’s New Book is a Necessary “Message in a Bottle”
Toxic Masculinity and Covid-19: Deadly Consequences
Toxic masculinity. It’s an amorphous concept, often scorned as overly intellectual, criticized by the right as a war on traditional masculinity and by some on the left as ignoring the role of individual choice in determining behaviors. It generally manifests itself in performative male aggression, the desire to project physical strength, sexual dominance, and no signs of vulnerability. And discounting the significance of toxic masculinity … Continue reading Toxic Masculinity and Covid-19: Deadly Consequences
We Need Sensory Rooms
You are holding back tears in a classroom, triggered by some unknowingly hurtful statement made by the teacher. You’re mad at the teacher, despite her not knowing she was causing you pain. You want to fight, or leave; that is if you could get unstuck from the prick of survival response, your brain snagged like a loose thread on the oversized sweater you wish you … Continue reading We Need Sensory Rooms
DS4EVER is here!
This article was written by John Stewart, Staff Writer. On his new album DS4EVER, Gunna brings back the unique style and ad-libs that the fans love to hear. The special melody and tone that Gunna has brings a different sound to the music industry that’s exceptionally smooth. Gunna’s catchy hooks and lyrics always seem to stick out, and this especially shows on the album. Overall, … Continue reading DS4EVER is here!
Triggered
People these days seem to be making light of real life struggles, and I can understand that to a degree, humor can be a reliable coping mechanism for some. But when you use medical terms like bipolar, depressed, or OCD to describe your mood change, it no longer applies to just you, you’re now making light of and invalidating a group of people that suffer … Continue reading Triggered
How Should We Talk About Sexual Assault?
In the midst of the brave individuals that have called out and spoken up about sexual assault (SA) in our McCaskey community, it is more important than ever to believe and support them. Speaking up about rape or SA is not something that comes easily. There are times where the individual will feel alone, depressed, and not speak up because, “who would believe me?” It … Continue reading How Should We Talk About Sexual Assault?
January 6, 2021: Perspectives from Lancaster County Citizens
Note: All subjects in this article have requested to remain anonymous. Following the events of January 6, 2021, Americans have been left wondering about the safety of their own communities. Lancaster County, in particular, saw a number of its citizens in Washington D.C. that day, and it has left some people unsettled. Five members of our county – a farmer, a mom of three young … Continue reading January 6, 2021: Perspectives from Lancaster County Citizens
WMCC: The Story of a Morning Show
From 7:50 to 8:49 on every full day of school, 20 McCaskey students produce, write, film, edit, and livestream the WMCC Tornado Alert Morning Show, which features everything from campus sports news and information about upcoming events to current events reports and special videos. “It’s a lot,” said Tacura Tobler, a senior who’s been in the class for a year and a half. Since late … Continue reading WMCC: The Story of a Morning Show
Recent Album Releases: Gunna vs. The Weeknd
To start the new year off right, many highly anticipated albums have been released. After a very bright and exciting 2021 full of great musical releases and not much else, even more projects are expected to release in the new year. The main attractions this week include new albums from R&B veteran “The Weeknd” as well as melodic trap artist “Gunna”. To start with The … Continue reading Recent Album Releases: Gunna vs. The Weeknd
Everything You Need To Know about the Omicron Variant: Symptoms, Tests, and Impact
As the world continues to fight off COVID while still attempting to maintain some sense of normalcy, a new variant of the already deadly virus makes its way everywhere with catastrophic effects. The Omicron variant was first discovered in Botswana and South Africa, and since then has spread rapidly, causing hospitals to fill back up and the number of cases to skyrocket once more. Healthcare … Continue reading Everything You Need To Know about the Omicron Variant: Symptoms, Tests, and Impact
The Struggle for Democracy?
I was in 8th grade when my social studies teacher said to me, “Democracy only works when people believe in it. The minute people stop believing it is the minute it dies.” I took it with a grain of salt, understanding the basic idea behind her comment, but not realizing the very real and frightening extent to which her assertion was true. We all found … Continue reading The Struggle for Democracy?
The Century-Long Relationship Between Girls and Scouting
This article was written by Guest Writer Xyla Carlson. Xyla is a Junior at McCaskey and a Youth Leader of Troop 99, a Gender Inclusive Scout Troop in Lancaster County. Recently, the Boy Scouts Of America adopted a new name for their flagship program (Scouts BSA), and more controversially, opened to children of all genders. Many opposed this historic change due to the belief that … Continue reading The Century-Long Relationship Between Girls and Scouting
Lancaster’s Artful Intersections: The Power of Community Art
If you were to write down a list of things that make Lancaster unique, you might write down the array of restaurants, the vibrant First Fridays, or Central Market as it bustles on a Saturday morning. It has a distinct feel of community. This sense of belonging is created by little things in little spaces that make each place and situation interesting. Public art especially … Continue reading Lancaster’s Artful Intersections: The Power of Community Art
Clothing Shouldn’t Have a Weight Limit
Small, Medium, Large, X-Large, XX-Large, XXX-Large: Depending on what material you’re looking for, online stores provide shoppers with a “size guide.” But sometimes, these size guides are only meant for one body type. For example, a plus size model who is XX-large but has an hourglass shape looks different from another plus size woman who may not have that exact shape. Using models that don’t … Continue reading Clothing Shouldn’t Have a Weight Limit
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