BY ALEXANDRA SANSONE “What you see on the internet isn’t always true.” It is easy to form an opinion based on a shocking statistic you see on Facebook. But who is to say that the information spread throughout social media is factual or reliable in any way? While this... Read more

BY JOSEPH STURGEON Bruce Wayne, Tony Stark, Peter Parker. These are the first names that come to mind when superheroes and comic book franchises are mentioned.  All of these characters have several things in common: they all share the same gender, sexual orientation and race. Marvel and DC both... Read more

BY JULIA SAFRIN During such a polarizing time in politics, everybody has something to say and teens are no exception. While some may think that teens are too young to form any kind of political opinion, they actually aren’t and it’s important that they do. Even though the majority... Read more

BY EMMA HUERTA There’s no sugarcoating the situations in our world today. In spite of all of the positives, society can still be deemed chaotic in many respects. Every day, new issues– immigration, equality, gun control, et cetera– seem to be on the rise, while previous ones are still... Read more

BY ARIELLE KRAUS Being compared to a sibling is one of the most frustrating challenges a student can face. When a student attends school and receives a new teacher, they strive to make their best impression. However, if the teacher has taught a sibling of theirs in the past,... Read more

BY ARIELLE KRAUS As a high school student, one is often required to present their work in front of a class. Many may argue that doing so enhances a student’s public speaking skills and prepares them for the “real world.” Although that is true, forcing students to present their... Read more

BY EMMA HUERTA It’s a regular Tuesday at school and you’re shuffling down the halls to head to your Algebra class. Once you enter the classroom, you scan the rows for your seat and sit down. As soon as you take your seat, what is the first thing that... Read more

BY ARIELLE KRAUS The high school students of today are growing up in an ever-changing technological world. With the rise in the use of computers within classrooms, it would only make sense for students to begin using their laptops in place of notebooks. A laptop is an essential part... Read more

BY ARIELLE KRAUS After spending four years in high school completing a core curriculum, students move on to college to finally begin their journey and pursue their future careers. But many universities require students to complete more core classes before those required for their major. These classes should be... Read more

BY RYAN MERARD Going to a movie theater has been commonplace for years. The overpriced snacks, noisy moviegoers and boring previews all could be avoided simply by streaming movies at home. With all the different options to watch movies today, going to the movie theater is becoming rarer than... Read more