They’ve been a key part of professional essays for a long time. Are they even necessary? By Joshua Cook Essays aren’t exactly the easiest thing to produce. This is kind of a big part of it, their entire role is to be a giant wall of text (maybe with some breaks in it) about a…
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OPINION: We Need to Start Being Nicer To Each Other
By Josh Cook I feel like bullying and just being a mean person in general has become a little too normalized in today’s society. This isn’t a lone sentiment either, Mr. Hernandez of C07 says “It’s weird because I don’t see the same bullying like I used to. Before, it was more direct and now…
Students Should Stop Cutting the Cafeteria Lines
By: Jasleen Donado Just a couple months ago, construction seemed to slow down in the cafeteria and the space wasn’t as reduced. This partially helped the problem and the lines felt a bit less crowded, but the problem persisted. Many students realized that only certain foods were served in certain lines so there would be…
California – What’s Taken For Granted
By: Jonas Wilkison I have lived in this state for officially 10 years just a couple days ago and I have had time to reflect on what my life has been like here compared to Canada. For a quick summary, you guys take so much for granted. Throughout my years in the Golden State I…
Phone Addiction Is a Real Problem for Teens
By: Marisol G. Phone addiction has become a very serious problem for many teens (including myself) and we need to start paying more attention to this topic because it’s come to my attention that it’s a worldwide problem. Phones are very important and helpful, but a lot of teenagers spend hours on hours scrolling through…
OPINION: Equity or Equality?
By Joshua Cook There’s been a problem plaguing the American school system in recent years. According to multiple sources, ever since the 2020 pandemic and a little bit before that multiple problems have arisen including but not limited to sinking student grades, declining college enrollment rates, and the graduating class size. Even if none of…
OPINION: Why I think Spider-Man is the most relatable and inspiring hero
By: Rudy Rosas Perez With all the abilities Marvel’s webslinger has, there is one that always stood out to me which was his ability to be such a relatable and inspiring figure. Spider-man to me has always been such a relatable and inspiring figure. Spider-Man’s morals are very simple, and that is he believes if…
OPINION: One Last Time, Seniors
By Lola McGinnis With each new school year, there is always a beginning and an end to each year. As the 2025-2026 school year begins, the class of 2026 will start their last ride of high school. With our last first day of school behind us, it is a bittersweet thought to spend time on….
OPINION: Student Athlete Time Management
By Jonas Wilkison Being a student athlete means giving up most if not all of your time and attention to both your sport and your school work. This article will be a first hand account of how different student athletes manage their time both during school and after practice, as well as the weight of…