BY ARIELLE KRAUS Wearing a school uniform is often a requirement that students are not in favor of because the thought of dressing in khakis and a polo shirt is not ideal to most. However, uniforms are not as terrible as they seem. Uniforms are very common in private... Read more
Batman doesn’t care about Gotham, only himself
Opinions October 1, 2018
BY JOSEPH STURGEON Bruce Wayne’s origin story is well-known: his parents were murdered before his very own eyes in his adolescence, leaving him with nothing but a butler for a surrogate father and a fortune most people can only dream of. Following his parents’ murder, Wayne’s primary mission in... Read more
Disney’s recent rendition of “Mary Poppins”: The prospects of any adaptation in the wake of a post-“Beauty and the Beast” world
Opinions September 28, 2018
BY ANNABELLE ROSA Walt Disney is often venerated as being a company that has impacted millions of individuals, whether that be during their childhood or their days of adulthood. Disney produces timeless films that anyone can enjoy regardless of their age. This— and the fact that they produce relatively... Read more
Students should not be rewarded points for participation in class
Opinions September 26, 2018
BY RYAN MERARD Raising your hand to answer a question, behaving in class or even just showing up to class are simple actions students can take in the classroom to gain points. Along with assignments and tests, some teachers choose to use participation points as a percentage of a... Read more
Unpopular Opinion: Rolling backpacks don’t deserve the hate
Opinions September 22, 2018
BY KAYLA GATES It’s no secret that rolling backpacks are an unwelcome sight at Cooper City High School, seemingly disliked by both students and administration. However, these bags offer various benefits for those in unique situations and often receive more resentment than they deserve. Excessively heavy backpacks have become... Read more
Students’ wallets are empty: The crippling cost of college
Opinions September 20, 2018
BY JOSEPH STURGEON Students all over the United States spend 13 years of their childhood sitting behind a desk with one goal in mind: getting into college. It seems that almost every dream imaginable to U.S. students requires graduating from a college to achieve it. Performing arts means Full... Read more
A cause of distraction: Having phones on desks should be prohibited
Opinions September 19, 2018
BY SABRINA WONG While walking into any class, there’s one common sight that never fails to change: phones on desks. Phones are the newest advanced technology in the world today, but that should not affect a student’s ability to continue learning in school. These popular devices are always found... Read more
To buy or not to buy: Why school food is the better option
Opinions September 17, 2018
BY EMMA FRANZ Out of the seven hours of the school day, the 40 minutes that lunch eats up tend to be the highlight for many students. While some students prefer to bring their own lunch, others rely on the school alternative. Throughout the years, school food has been... Read more
Chicken nuggets for grownups: Adults should be able to order off the kids menu
Opinions September 12, 2018
BY JULIA SAFRIN While some children might want to feel like adults when ordering off the regular menu at a restaurant, there are adults who wish they could order off of the kids’ menu. Chicken nuggets and mac and cheese may not sound like appealing meals for adults, but... Read more
Age doesn’t define success
Opinions September 10, 2018
BY EMMA FRANZ Success means something different to each and every person. For some, it may be simply obtaining straight A’s throughout the school year and for others, it may be accomplishing a lifelong dream. While some people consider success a milestone accomplished later in life, many of the... Read more
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