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
Hollywood’s Nepotism Problem
This article was written by staff writer Caroline Ponticelli. Nepotism is the practice among those with power or influence of favoring relatives or friends, especially by giving them jobs. Nepotism refers to privileges that ordinary, non-famous people simply don’t have access to. Tons of well-known celebs we know today have benefited from nepotism. Many get their start from their famous parents/family members, where fame gets … Continue reading Hollywood’s Nepotism Problem
Morgan Wallen: A Rising Star
Morgan Wallen is an American country singer and songwriter on the way to becoming something big. His music has managed to relate to many peoples’ lives on a personal level and he has grown quite a fan base over the past few years. He has released many albums whose songs have quickly gone to the top, and have made it on the country billboard. His … Continue reading Morgan Wallen: A Rising Star
Elf: A Holiday Classic
While there are a lot of family favorite holiday movies out there that can get you into the holiday spirit, the movie Elf is one that many people know and love. It is a movie good for all ages from young children to adults, and everyone can enjoy its Christmas humor. The movie Elf follows the journey of a baby who sneaks into Santa’s sack … Continue reading Elf: A Holiday Classic
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
