Bye Bye Books
In today’s world, where technology is everywhere, it’s becoming clear that relying on physical books in schools feels a bit outdated. It’s time for schools
Category: Opinion
Fixing The Pandora-Disney Rings
Many people online, including myself, have complained about the Disney and Pandora jewelry collaboration, specifically the Disney princess rings. The rest of the collection has
Equal Semesters
According to the Springfield Public Schools (SPS) calendar, the first semester is 81 days long and second semester is 91 days long. There is
Exploring Alternative Foundations to Elf Halo Glow
When it comes to makeup, we all want products that make us look and feel our best. However, not all foundations are created equal,
Vaseline VS Aquaphor
Vaseline I have noticed when talking to various people that there are two different types of chapstick users: those who use Vaseline and those who
Critical Communication
My thoughts on teachers tend to differ drastically. Typically this could be because of the way they teach, or even different assignments given to me
Vanishing Words
Hundreds of years ago an author sat down and wrote words that resonate so deeply that they still exist today. However, our school is removing
Leveling the Playing Field
It’s reasonable to assume there are some student athletes at our school that use street drugs like marijuana, and some use Performance Enhancing Drugs (PEDs)
The Growing Pains of Snapchat
Snapchat is one of the most popular digital messaging apps that exist in the world. Most teens use this app as a way to communicate
A Theme For Every Tree
Everyone’s Christmas decorations are different, some spreading the Christmas joy, and others killing the holiday spirit. This is a list of my favorites and most
AMI or MIA?
Starting the 2024 to 2025 school year, the SPS school district has created new rules for snow days. These changes will affect students in preschool
The Curse of the Coin
Recently many National Football League (NFL) teams have been victimized by the rules that are used for overtime in a game. Overtime is used
Honors Changes
Recently, various changes have been made to future classes’ honors opportunities. The Class of 2026 is now the cut off for the changes to honors
Speaking the Future
Human brains are built for language. Of all the abilities that our human intelligence grants, language has been the most integral to our success as
Ways to Kill My Spirit
In my high school life there have been many highs and lows. From projects, rules, and classes I have complained about and praised many things.
Rethink Your Ramen
Ramen noodles, often seen as a quick and convenient meal, have become a staple in many households, especially among college and high school students. However,
Energy Drink Crisis
An alarm clock blares, waking you up from the temporary bliss of sleep. After many nights up late working, doing homework, playing sports and battling
State Sanctioned Murder
Convicted of first degree murder, robbery, and burglary, Marcus Williams was executed by the state of Missouri on September 24, 2024. The prosecutor advocated for
The Overlooked Necessity
A natatorium, a place where swimmers call home. A place where athletes come to train, recover, and interact with other athletes. However, what’s even
Require the Debate
With the election season approaching, voters must have an opportunity to hear each candidate’s viewpoints to make an informed decision on who to vote for.