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Pro/Con: Is the new phone policy beneficial?

Audrey Auch and Natalie Fischer October 10, 2025

  Pro By Audrey Auch / Staff Reporter The high school’s new phone policy requires students to keep their phone in their backpack or locker during class time and passing periods. The policy...

Results of "Will the switch to online AP exams benefit students?" survey of high school students.

Pro/Con: Will the switch to online AP exams benefit students?

Cyrus Turner and Evie Lippman May 15, 2025

Pro By Cyrus Turner / Staff Reporter Sitting in front of a massive AP exam booklet is a core memory for many high school students, but why should paper packets remain a priority? As the world becomes...

Results of "Is modern global tourism beneficial to countries?" survey of high school students.

Pro/Con: Is modern global tourism beneficial to countries?

Allison Lefkowitz and Evie Lippman April 17, 2025

Pro By Allison Lefkowitz / Staff Reporter Tourism is one of the most powerful industries in the world, having an enormous global impact. It can provide many benefits, from creating economic...

Pro/Con: Is technology necessary for sports to make games more fair?

Lilah Solove and Zoe Geldis April 17, 2025

Pro By Lilah Solove / Staff Reporter As technology rapidly expands into the sports world, many sports such as basketball and tennis have started to implement AI technology into their...

Results of "Should school sports require trips over breaks?" survey of high school students.

Pro/Con: Should school sports require trips over breaks?

Allison Lefkowitz and Emma Schiff March 13, 2025

Pro By Allison Lefkowitz / Staff Reporter School-affiliated sports teams have started to implement mandatory trips for players and coaches over school breaks. These trips can provide...

Pro/Con: Are Barstool accounts beneficial for school athletics?

Eli Rosen and Harper Dresbach February 13, 2025

Pro By Eli Rosen / Staff Reporter In recent years, Barstool accounts have gained national popularity because of the intense competition they create between schools. This social media...

Results of "Should school clubs be entirely student led?" survey of high school students.

Pro/Con: Should high school clubs be entirely student led?

Rachel Lybarger and Allison Lefkowitz February 13, 2025

Pro By Rachel Lybarger / Staff Reporter The sense of community at the high school is created by a variety of clubs students initiate, lead and participate in. According to the Bexley...

Results of "Are projects suitable alternatives to traditional midterm exams?" survey of high school students.

Pro/Con: Are projects suitable alternatives to traditional midterm exams?

Izzy Skoog and Allison Lefkowitz December 16, 2024

Pro By Izzy Skoog / Staff Reporter Project-based midterms offer an engaging alternative to traditional exams by effectively showing the development of new skills and knowledge. Projects...

Results of "Is voting for third party candidates an effective use of your vote?" survey of high school students.

Pro/Con: Is voting for third party candidates an effective use of your vote?

Charlotte Holzhall and Lily Howes November 15, 2024

Pro By Charlotte Holzhall / Staff Reporter In recent years, Americans have become increasingly frustrated with national politics, and they haven’t felt represented by either Democratic...

Pro/Con: Is reality television exploitative entertainment?

Bella Delisio and Emma Schiff October 11, 2024

Pro By Bella Delisio / Staff Reporter Reality television is a form of entertainment beloved by many, but the current oversaturation of different shows is exposing its...

Pro/Con: Are district surveys an effective way to maintain student well-being?

Val Yanez and Ruthie Gravelle April 12, 2024

Pro By Val Yanez / Staff Reporter The Panorama survey is imperative to the maintenance of students’ well-being. It allows the school’s staff to gauge students’ opinions and improve...

Pro/Con: Should teachers offer test retakes as an option for students?

Quinn Levin and Caroline Baldwin March 11, 2024

Pro By Quinn Levin / Staff Reporter Tests can make or break a student's final grade. Luckily, many teachers offer retakes, allowing students to set their own standards of success, learn...

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