By Jillian Stigge A student in Florida, Jack Petocz, was recently suspended from his school for giving Pride flags to his peers in retaliation to the “Don’t say Gay” bill that was passed. He responed to them saying “You’re silencing a queer student standing up for what he believes in, in his rights, and you’re … Continue reading Education Faces Dangerous New Censorships
By Julia Florian Thanks to Covid, we now have a new normal. Over the span of two years, we have had more protocols come out than ever before. First, it started off with quarantining. Have you ever seen the movie Songbird? Would a movie like this, where everyone is scared by the government, come … Continue reading Thanks to Covid
By Julia Florian Have you ever wanted to go shopping really bad, but didn’t have the money? Well, I have a great suggestion; thrift shopping. Instead of going to big outlet stores, with prices through the roof, go to some local thrift stores. You will find just what you want but at a way better … Continue reading The Joys of Thrift Shopping
By Macy McKinney How are we supposed to get out of high school and figure out what we are going to do for the rest of our lives? I remember in high school, every single day was like a job. Having a lot of the higher authorities telling us that we HAVE to know what … Continue reading Getting Life Figured Out
By Ruthie Cordia At the beginning of this spring semester I decided to take a class called Theater Appreciation. In February that class started a unit over costume design. The instructor Grace Austin had us read a bit, take a quiz, and then told us that next class we would make trash dolls. As for … Continue reading Theater Appreciation Students Make Trash Dolls
By Julia Florian With the summer getting closer I’m sure a lot of you are going to be looking for summer jobs. Well, I have a great suggestion for you, lifeguarding. The Washington City Pool just rebuilt theirs and it’s amazing. You get to spend your day in the sun by the pool while making … Continue reading Looking for a Summer Job? Jump Into the Pool
By Megan Fitts I believe my dad is the definition of a hero. As a paramedic he’s saved lives, and as a teacher he nurtured them, and all without much praise. I had no idea just how many people respected or admired him, to the point that we’re now sitting inside an amusement park because … Continue reading Hero’s Farewell
By Dora Bell My bike didn’t cost me an arm and a leg like my parents said it would. I think I left my brain on the counter of the shop when I bought it, though. This city has sucked every grey cell out of my noggin, like a little kid munchin’ on those candy-filled … Continue reading I’m Not a Sandbagger, I Just Have Baggage
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