The negative effects of Snapchat are taking over the minds of users, therefore Snapchat should be permanently banned in all countries.  Initially, founders Evan Spiegel, Bobby Murphy and Reggie Brown...

Standardized testing has been around since the mid-19th century and is used to judge students in terms of college admissions, student achievement, and various other educational outlets. Over time, it is...

Fewer than 30% of teens get the recommended amount of sleep, leading many to believe  that it’s time for a wake up call. Early school start times along with packed schedules are hindering students'...

Aspiring readers are being led astray on social media apps—namely TikTok—when they are in search of a fun new read. Enter: BookTok. BookTok is a slice of the TikTok community that focuses on sharing...

by Presley Hughes, reporter Traveling to different areas of the world can benefit young and developing minds. Some of these benefits include the knowledge of cultural differences within other countries,...

Just keep swimming by Jillian Surla, editor-in-chief Pop culture is everywhere, making a massive impact on how teens express themselves. From the endless scrolling on Tiktok to random viral memes, what’s...

by Riley Wootten, junior editor Social media consists of popular and interesting feed that mainly targets the 13-18 age group. These trends can be consuming for younger viewers, as scrolling soon becomes...

by Haley Gunther, reporter Students should contribute to the community by seeking volunteer opportunities. Colleges like to see that students are helping out local communities compared to working a job....

by Riley Wootten, reporter Online learning has grown popular since COVID-19 hit the US, forcing kids worldwide to finish their school year online. Today, many students are actively part of online learning,...

by Gioia Calzetta, reporter. Foreign languages are difficult to learn. It can take years to master another language, even with frequent practice. Even though learning a second language is challenging,...

The Price of Paying by Madeline Piazza, reporter As the debate around Name, Image and Likeness (NIL) rights in NCAA sports continues to heat up, it’s crucial to take a step back and consider the potential...

by Haley Gunther, reporter People should work out more instead of lying around increasing health issues.Working out improves the body. By working out bones and muscles increasingly get stronger and reduce...