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’
The Magic of NPR Tiny Desk Concerts
Considering the current trends in mainstream music, many listeners look for an artistic refuge from high-gloss, studio-produced music. This isn’t to say that high value music production is bad; many critically acclaimed albums of the past decade include just this type of production. But it’s important to consider the alternatives to this, and why they matter. The ultimate version of these alternatives is the NPR … Continue reading The Magic of NPR Tiny Desk Concerts
Protestors Head to Harrisburg as Fair Funding Trial Begins
What is fair funding? Many of Pennsylvania’s school districts, including our own School District of Lancaster, are not receiving adequate funding from the state. Part of this problem originates with property tax disparities. In Pennsylvania, education funding is collected through local property taxes; more expensive houses generate higher taxes, which produces more funding for school districts in affluent areas and reinforces economic injustice. In order … Continue reading Protestors Head to Harrisburg as Fair Funding Trial Begins
It’s Almost Time for McCaskey Winter Sports
As October comes to a close, so are McCaskey’s fall sports. Although a few teams such as boy’s soccer are going into playoffs, it’s time to look ahead to the winter sports season. Last year, winter sports occurred under heavy pandemic restrictions, so teams are looking forward to an increased sense of normality this season. The McCaskey girls wrestling team is especially excited, McCaskey having … Continue reading It’s Almost Time for McCaskey Winter Sports
The Era of Tap and Swipe: How Social Media Affects Mental Health
For most teens, social media is a part of daily life. It brings a type of communication and connection, which everyone needs. But does it have too strong a grip in our lives? Since social media has gained popularity, issues such as depression, suicidal thoughts, and increased loneliness have arisen, among others. Perhaps it’s time to evaluate the effect social media has on our lives … Continue reading The Era of Tap and Swipe: How Social Media Affects Mental Health
Accurate Representation in Theatre: the Mission of McCaskey Fall Play Director Starleisha Gingrich
Image credit: Molly S. Photography In the summer of 2021, Starleisha Gingrich was hired to direct McCaskey’s 2021 fall play. It’s a dream come true for the actor, director, and current education and outreach coordinator of the Fulton Theatre, who has wanted to work at McCaskey ever since she moved to Lancaster in 2015. “I love directing in general,” says Starleisha, “but directing high school … Continue reading Accurate Representation in Theatre: the Mission of McCaskey Fall Play Director Starleisha Gingrich
A History of Sexual Abuse Haunts Local Scouts BSA Troops
The Pennsylvania Dutch Council of Scouts BSA (formerly Boy Scouts of America) is currently involved in a lawsuit over sexual abuse allegations, with the latest compensation set at $1.05 million. Of the 86 local victims, roughly 60 percent are from Lancaster county. For decades, Scouts BSA National has faced sexual abuse allegations, with lawsuits popping up all over the country. The lawsuit in PA is … Continue reading A History of Sexual Abuse Haunts Local Scouts BSA Troops
“Squid Game” offers Insightful Commentary and Powerful Asian Representation
Warning: This article contains spoilers. Squid Game is a nine-episode Netflix show that has taken the world by storm. With its creative and intense death game featuring a less-than-favorable commentary on capitalism, the show has struck a chord with not just South Koreans, but the rest of the world as well. As good as Squid Game is, its characters (and by extension its casting) are … Continue reading “Squid Game” offers Insightful Commentary and Powerful Asian Representation
Shooting at Park City Mall
Around 2:30 p.m. on Oct. 17, 2021, a shooting occurred at Park City Mall. Four people have been reported to have suffered injuries from gunshot wounds. The altercation first occurred between two young men: Jeremiah Josiah-Alberto Sanchez, 16, flashed his gun at 18-year-old Elijah Deliz in an attempt to scare him away. A bystander who happened to be licensed to carry stepped in, which led … Continue reading Shooting at Park City Mall
