Taking an AP class can guarantee a pass
By: Stevie Kumar, Reporter
August 10, 2017
In my personal experience, the AP class that I have taken has played an important role in my success sophomore year because of the GPA benefit that came along with it. Since AP classes count as a whole letter grade up in your GPA because they are graded on a 5.0 scale rather than the regular 4.0 sca...
The dangers of tanning beds being exposed
By: Donny Sommesi, Reporter
July 21, 2017
Filed under Opinion, Opinions and Editorials, Showcase
Tanning beds should not be an escape to wanting a tan. We are only given one set of skin, so instead of going online to search for the nearest L.A. Tan, look up the consequences of lying in a tanning bed. Not only will you see why tanning beds are extremely bad for your health, but you will be able to...
Fidget spinners fail to help you focus
By: Emma Glennon, Reporter
July 6, 2017
People are always looking for new ways to focus, or new ways to have fun. However, some of the things that they try don’t work and are just the next fad toy. Fidget spinners seem to be more like toys rather than tools. The spinner was supposedly designed to help with focusing difficulties suc...
Pulling fire alarms is no joke
By: Emma Glennon, Reporter
May 19, 2017
Fire alarms are meant to be pulled for emergencies, they are not meant to be pulled for pranks. There are just some things that aren’t meant to be used as toys under any circumstances. The fire alarm is one of them, it's soul purpose is just to keep you safe. When people use things for what they are no...
App assists students with grades
By: Caitlyn Rawers, Editor in Chief of Print
May 18, 2017
Filed under Opinion, Pulse, Showcase
Students who constantly want to predict their grade now have an app to assist them. The Gradebook app uses information that students already have to accurately predict their overall grade in the class. While this tool is relatively straightforward to use, it is time consuming and re...
Learning from halfway across the world
By: Kt Mattern, Reporter
April 28, 2017
Filed under Opinion
Thirteen places. That’s how many spots America is away from being the top educational location in the world. With Finland at third in education’s rankings and first in educational effectiveness, they’ve proven themselves as a model that the U.S.’s educational system should follow. It’s a well...
The perks and pitfalls of having my mom work at KHS
By: Gabrielle Faletto, Reporter
April 27, 2017
Have you ever wondered what it would be like having your mom or dad work at Kaneland High School? Walking through the hallway towards your second period class and seeing your mom, or as students know her as Mrs. Faletto, within eyesight, is any teenager’s worst nightmare. However, for me, it’s just a ...
Overdramatic or nonchalant: two views debating over irreversible environmental damages
By: Bella Vargas and Kaitlyn Becker
March 1, 2017
Filed under Opinion
Business needs to change Since the industrial revolution, the world has been struggling with how to deal with the climate change crisis while still improving economies. Recently, large corporations have been ignoring the irreversible effects they are having on the environment and that needs to ...
Bee Aware: Save the Bees
By: Amanda Malawski, Editor
February 22, 2017
Filed under Opinion, Opinions and Editorials
For the first time in US history, seven species of Hawaiian yellow-faced bees have officially been added to the US endangered species list, according to National Geographic. It’s a sad fact that the insects responsible for pollinating beautiful flowers, fruits, nuts and other various resources hav...
CoverBoy, James Charles, blazes a path for gender equality
By: Stevie Kumar, Reporter
January 23, 2017
Filed under Opinions and Editorials
A controversial step in the right direction for gender equality has been made by CoverGirl, a leader in the beauty industry, by making 17 year old James Charles the first male ambassador of their company. Charles is showing the world that anyone should be able to wear makeup without being ridiculed,...
P.E prevents students from reaching full academic potential
By: Richies Tiv, Reporter
January 13, 2017
Filed under Opinions and Editorials
Early morning practices, going to school for eight hours, two more hours of practice, and then hours of homework. This life doesn’t seem normal, but for some high school students, it’s a daily routine. School, a “learning” zone, doesn’t help either; in fact, school makes it worse, requiring...
School WiFi blocks become ineffective
By: Priscilla Purnell, Reporter
January 5, 2017
Filed under Opinions and Editorials
“The Children's Internet Protection Act (CIPA) requires that K-12 schools and libraries in the United States use Internet filters and implement other measures to protect children from harmful online content as a condition for federal funding.” However, wifi blocking is not effective because students...
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