The future of flex at McCaskey
By Gabriel Brogan Flex. At the beginning of the 2023-2024 school year, it was all anyone could talk about. Why was it implemented? Why the rotating days? Where do I have to go, and when? Why is it so short? Now, it’s April. The end of the year doesn’t look so far off, but Flex is still a frequent topic of conversation among students and … Continue reading The future of flex at McCaskey
Is the fear of AI-induced layoffs justified?
By Tiyya Geiger As we see an increasing amount of articles being published about layoffs in the tech industry, it is easy to buy into the belief that AI will replace us. While that sentiment may become true within the next few years, there is still time to prepare and understand the implications of AI’s involvement in the technology landscape. As economic inequality rises and … Continue reading Is the fear of AI-induced layoffs justified?
The Casual Misuse of Mental Health Terminology is Harmful
By Ada Kessler It’s no secret that in recent years mental health has become a much less stigmatized topic. Following the pandemic, people became more open to discussing their mental health struggles and social media gave people the platform to do so. It showed people their struggles weren’t singular and opened the door to deeper mental health discussions, not just online. This trend has continued, … Continue reading The Casual Misuse of Mental Health Terminology is Harmful
The Affordable Housing Crisis in Lancaster
by Nemari Morales Instead of learning to walk and talk in 2007, it seems as though today’s teens should’ve been investing in a home. When passing by the Lancaster County Government Center on my way home from work, I noticed that the complex was lined with people on the outside. Looking closer to understand the situation, I was disheartened to see tents, carts and bags … Continue reading The Affordable Housing Crisis in Lancaster
Review: “Bob Marley: One Love” Does Not Disappoint
By Caroline Ponticelli The new Bob Marley biopic is an incredible film that beautifully captures the essence of the iconic musician. It takes you on a journey through his life, from his humble beginnings in Jamaica to his rise as a global music legend. The movie does a great job of showing the different stages of Bob Marley’s life, highlighting his struggles, triumphs, and the … Continue reading Review: “Bob Marley: One Love” Does Not Disappoint
Journie Rodriguez and the Rise of McCaskey’s Girls Wrestling Team
Journie Rodriguez is a powerhouse in girls wrestling. In her weight class, Journie is the number one girls-wrestler in the state and ranked 17th nationally – she’s also a captain for McCaskey’s varsity girls wrestling team. Upon first glance, she may be easy to underestimate. You may not suspect a bubbly, 5’0 girl in a male dominated sport to have such power, but once you … Continue reading Journie Rodriguez and the Rise of McCaskey’s Girls Wrestling Team
Getting Involved: McCaskey Clubs and Activities You Should Know About
By Gabriel Brogan Extracurriculars are an important part of student life at McCaskey. Hundreds of students play one or more sports throughout the year, and 17% are involved in a club, according to Mrs. Slick, our activities director. Sports and clubs are a great way to meet people with similar interests, and are a major motivator of good attendance. Additionally, extracurriculars keep students’ grades … Continue reading Getting Involved: McCaskey Clubs and Activities You Should Know About
Don’t Miss McCaskey’s Rendition of the Classic Musical Anything Goes
By Elisabeth Palacios The McCaskey musical of the 2023-24 school year is the updated version of Anything Goes written by Cole Porter. The story takes place during the 1930s-1940s, overseas aboard the “S.S American.” It follows charismatic nightclub singer Reno Sweeney (Annika Locke), pining businessman Billy Crocker (Jared Groff), and sly gangster “Moonface” Martin (Keagen Laureano-Roman) accompanied by his conspicuous partner-in-crime, Erma Latour (Celia Keener). … Continue reading Don’t Miss McCaskey’s Rendition of the Classic Musical Anything Goes
Sports Betting Culture Needs to Change
Sports betting has become pervasive across the United States in recent years. With an increase of sports betting sites, Americans regularly see many advertisements to join such sites. The ads often say that your first $100 dollar bet is covered, regardless if you win or lose. Most people who gamble on sports place their bets and parlays online, it’s simply easier. The number of online … Continue reading Sports Betting Culture Needs to Change
Conservative Attacks On Education Harm Students
By Elisabeth Palacios Education has always been a huge concern in the U.S, and rightfully so. Our education system tries to be the best it can be so that our youth grows up to be well-educated citizens. Individually, schools want to be the best environment a student can learn in, so they can feel as safe and comfortable as possible. There has been controversy over … Continue reading Conservative Attacks On Education Harm Students
Chiefs Battle to OT Victory in Super Bowl LVIII
The Super Bowl is one of the biggest sporting events in the world. Almost every year, the highest-rated show on network television is the Super Bowl, with whatever the number-two show is running a distant second. Of the ten most-watched shows in the history of television, four of them are Super Bowl games. Clearly, the Super Bowl has become an event that all of America, … Continue reading Chiefs Battle to OT Victory in Super Bowl LVIII
Review: The Disappointing New “Mean Girls” Musical
The 2004 “Mean Girls” written by Tina Fey, and directed by Mark Waters, based on Rosalind Wiseman’s 2002 book “Queen Bees and Wannabes,” is arguably one of the best teen comedies out of the 2000s, managing to still carry relevance after two decades. The original film follows the protagonist Cady Heron (Lindsay Lohan), a 16-year-old girl, formerly homeschooled, navigating the waters of a West Coast … Continue reading Review: The Disappointing New “Mean Girls” Musical
Surviving the Winter Blues
By Ariana Martinez When winter makes its way around students start to feel less motivated and struggle to get through their days. They fall behind on schoolwork and stop trying. This could be because they are dealing with feelings of sadness or loneliness. Why is it always around winter though? Due to the colder weather, reduced sunlight, and shorter days, people tend to get seasonal … Continue reading Surviving the Winter Blues
The Downfall of Marvel Studios and the MCU
By Ada Kessler Throughout the 2010s, it seemed that no franchise was bigger than the Marvel Studios movie universe. The Marvel Cinematic Universe, or MCU for short, was immensely popular. These movies were derived from the Marvel comics and told the stories of superheroes like Captain America and Iron Man. These films would make hundreds of millions of dollars on average with Iron Man garnering … Continue reading The Downfall of Marvel Studios and the MCU
How Biden Alienated the Youth Vote, and How He Can Win Them Back
President Biden narrowly won the 2020 election with the surge of support from African Americans and young voters who came to his aid in the polls against incumbent President Donald Trump. Four years later, President Biden’s strategy no longer reflects that of a lesser of two evils, instead a centrist liberal who bends to the will of the center right-leaning Democratic Party to pass limited … Continue reading How Biden Alienated the Youth Vote, and How He Can Win Them Back
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