BY JULIA WENGIER Self-driving cars have been a topic of discussion ever since cars themselves became fully integrated into American transportation. Although originating as a dream for the distant future, self-driving cars have been in the works for almost ten years now and will inevitably be introduced to the... Read more

BY ELENA VALDEZ Mental health awareness has skyrocketed in recent years, as the conversation has turned to struggles which have previously been considered taboo. Depression and anxiety are household terms that affect roughly 6.9 percent of the world’s population. These mental illnesses inhibit everyday life in ways those without... Read more

BY TAMARAH WALLACE Usually when a parent attempts to make their child aware of their “selective hearing,” it is not a pleasant conversation. The same can be said for the selective approach society has taken to recognize a majority of gun violence across America. Everyday gun violence, an extremely... Read more

BY ABBIE TUSCHMAN Identification must be worn at all times. Bags are subject to be checked at any given moment. Police officers are posted at all entrances. All backpacks must be transparent in order to ensure that they do not contain firearms or other weapons. This isn’t prison or... Read more

BY NUHA ISLAM The swapping out of high-level administrators like Pokémon cards is alarming. After all, our government should possess less novelty than a child’s card game. However, in the year since the Trump administration has been in office, over a third of its staff has jumped ship or... Read more

BY JULIA WENGIER Dual enrollment is an excellent opportunity to get a taste of college classes before graduating high school. College Academy and early admitting are also methods to start college early, minus the high school experience. High school, although perceived mainly negatively, encompasses four years of your life... Read more

BY GENNA NORDLING Ever since the tragedy that occurred at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School (MSD), students across the country have protested, speaking in favor of stricter gun laws in the United States. So far, the only action being taken includes the increase of ineffective security measures in schools-... Read more

BY JULIA WENGIER In the past, anyone in the world could enjoy the night sky in all its glory. Stargazing was a common practice, and thousands of stars could be seen every night. Around the beginning of the twentieth century, cities began utilizing electric lights excessively. As a result,... Read more

BY ELENA VALDEZ It is not uncommon for a teacher to have their “@” atop the classroom whiteboards. But does this interaction outside of the classroom on social media outlets cross the line in a student-teacher relationship? Whether it be on Twitter, Instagram or even Snapchat, teachers are always... Read more

BY JULIA WENGIER Year after year, students are granted around two months of no school with which they do as they please. Some go big and embark on an expensive, memorable trip. Some choose to take it easy and stay home, watching television with friends. A common problem, however,... Read more