Opinion

Editorial: High school’s Focus on Freshmen program demands too much from students

The Focus on Freshmen program implemented in the high school last school year has returned after being adapted to the new hybrid learning model. This mandatory program is designed to teach students new study habits and help facilitate their transition into high school. However, the Focus on Freshmen program is much too overbearing for students […]

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‘Emily in Paris’ offers fresh look at the city of romance

The new Netflix original series “Emily in Paris” is a light, feel-good show that viewers of all ages can enjoy, and the episodes are short and easy to watch whenever you have a bit of time to sit back and relax.  The show’s protagonist, Emily Cooper, played by acclaimed actress Lily Collins, has her life […]

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High school exchange programs offer life-changing experiences

Since middle school, the idea of becoming an exchange student had been floating around in the back of my mind, but it always seemed so far off—like something that I, shy and introverted at the time, could never do. But my dream became reality sophomore year when I joined Rotary Youth Exchange, a volunteer-run exchange […]

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Fracking wreaking havoc on environment, requires regulation

While many try their hardest to change our daily lives to slow the destruction of the environment, most people ignore one of the most environmentally disastrous practices facing the earth today: fracking. Fracking is not only devastating ecosystems but devastating communities along the way. Big companies want money, and with the almost nonexistent regulations on […]

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Should the US rejoin the Paris Climate Agreement?

Pro Rosa Ferdelman Staff Reporter Scientists believe that the surface temperature of the Earth will increase up to 10 degrees by the end of the century, causing irreversible damage to the environment if greenhouse gas emissions are not controlled, according to the Climate Action Reserve. The Paris Climate Agreement was formed in 2015 to encourage […]

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Is the district’s hybrid learning plan effective?

Pro Sara Benedict Staff Reporter Ever since the outbreak of COVID-19 and the shutdown of the country, students have been forced to learn from home. However, for the first time since March, students are being allowed back into the building to learn in person with added precautions.  With these precautions, hybrid learning can help students […]

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Editorial: Arts departments need more funding, support from schools

Funding for the arts and theatre departments has been a subject of debate due to the lack of support they often receive from both the federal and state governments and local school districts. The district’s previous decision to reduce the theatre department’s budget and temporarily pause activities as a result of state funding cuts from […]

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NBA 2K21 fails to improve upon past editions

In the world of sports gaming, yearly edition games like Madden, NBA 2K and NHL are often criticized for being copy-and-paste versions of the previous years’ editions. In a world full of games that lack creativity and fail to change from year to year, this year’s edition of 2K21…. is exactly that.  Regardless of the […]

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‘Folklore’ displays Swift’s songwriting expertise

This summer was supposed to be packed with performances for Taylor Swift. However, Swift, like most, had to quickly cancel these big plans and instead spend her summer at home. During this time, Swift had a secret project in the works: her eighth studio album, “Folklore.” On Friday, July 24, with just a day’s notice, […]

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Blockbuster ‘Tenet’ struggles with consistency

The new Chrisopher Nolan movie “Tenet” has trouble occasionally with its pace and clearness, leaving you very confused if you don’t pay close attention to every detail. While it has an intriguing plot with quick and exciting action scenes, it does not live up to the high expectations surrounding it. The story follows a man […]