Kindness is a waste of time
Kylie Clifton, Feature Editor
February 4, 2020
If you were born in a time with a basic level of civilization, perhaps no life threatening diseases, or even a reigning dictator, you’ve likely been burdened with being taught the “art” of kindness and respect. You may even have been told that these were lifelong skills would help us get a job,...
Congrats, you’re broke again!
Liam Fagan, Sports Editor
February 4, 2020
Whether you have AirPods, AirPods 2, or no AirPods at all, I’m sure that you, like me, are feeling rather broke this holiday season. It’s not because of how much money we have, or because of our mental health. It’s because of the newcomer to the headphones game: AirPods Pro. We have lost all s...
Hey, why not?
Liam Fagan, Sports Editor
January 23, 2020
In this life, there is no shortage of opportunities. However, there is a shortage of people willing to take chances and accept those opportunities. People are controlled by inhibitions, fears, and doubts. We need more people in this world that are willing to try, regardless of the outcome. To anyone readi...
Destiny Is Mine
Melissah Morris-Adkins, Staff Writer
January 8, 2020
Everybody is destined for something in their life, no matter who you are. Whoever you are, you can be destined for greatness, whether it be everything you wanted or less than what you wanted. If you feel as if destiny is leading you down a path that you don’t like, you can change that. You have the p...
I Love You
Brianna Neuhouser, Web Editor
January 8, 2020
It’s the third date with the person you’ve known your entire life. It’s going perfectly. Everything you ever wanted from the person you’ve always dreamt of. Your breath catches in your throat, the significant other’s hand wrapped in your own, three words the only thing you can think. But i...
I Don’t Know
Natalie Grinder, Staff Writer
January 8, 2020
Words have a big impact on people, especially the ones that leave a person hurt or unsure. Some of the most frequently used words can have the most meaning, including the phrase “I don’t know.” This phrase can be good or bad depending on the context, and can be used to mean a lot of things. ...
Learn From Yesterday
Gavin Stevens, Staff Writer
January 8, 2020
This short but powerful phrase--originally coined by Albert Einstein--can often be seen slapped on the walls of classrooms and offices or on the covers of journals and inspirational greeting cards, or even on t-shirts. But although this nugget of wisdom may seem uncomplicated and rather simplistic, it is an...
Only One You
Arushi Mithal, Opinion Editor
January 8, 2020
One time, in middle school, my teacher kept confusing me with another girl in our class. I was puzzled because to me we looked nothing alike. My teacher would tell her to sit back down while calling my name, and call out the other name while looking directly at me. The reason I was upset about this is because...
Go For It!
Katie Knight, Staff Writer
January 8, 2020
Hesitation. Uncertainty. Doubt. These emotions form heavy shackles forged of despair that prevent even the most determined individual from reaching their aspirations. What could be stronger than the grip of indecision, crushing its captors with the weight of dreams never realized? What immense power co...
Life Isn’t Fair
Astrid Code, News Editor
January 8, 2020
I used to think that we were all balanced. I’m smart, but I have anxiety and I’m bad at sports. Some people are good at sports but bad at other things. Some people are bad at school but really kind. I used to think that life was fair, and that everything bad happens for a reason, even if it is har...
Removing the Q in LGBTQ
Emily Macaulay, J1 Staff Writer
November 14, 2019
LGBTQ+ is the most commonly accepted acronym for a community of people with sexualities that differ from heterosexual (straight) or gender identities differing from cisgender (one’s natural-born gender). The umbrella term stands for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Q*eer, as well as a plus fo...
