Category: Opinion

Seven Reasons Why I Hate Seven Brew

Coffee and various caffeinated beverages are a high school students lifeline to get them through the day. These drinks can be a sweet treat to

Parking Lot Roadkill

When I was a sophomore I got my license, and as a cautious driver, I found that our school’s parking lot was enough to

My 20 Month Stay in Room 201

I will never forget the first time I walked into my new Journalism I class in room 201. It was the second semester of my

Trapped in The Trends

Many who post on TikTok aren’t posting their original ideas, only copying what is already trending. It’s a cycle of the same jokes, dances, and

Settling the Debate: The Best School Headphones

Having headphones to get me through the school day has become a huge habit of mine, and I cannot go without them. If I forget

Watching the Clock

Start and end times for different levels of schooling have varied throughout the years, and they have changed for the worse. The current schedule is

Why One Prom Isn’t Enough

Prom is one of the most memorable experiences of high school, but right now, only seniors get to enjoy it. That needs to change. Our

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world, where technology is everywhere, it’s becoming clear that relying on physical books in schools feels a bit outdated.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

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