To tell or not to tell
By: Emma Glennon, Editor
January 16, 2018
To tell or not to tell, that is the question. I understand why some things may need to be private. However, keeping things in and not dealing with your emotions can be harmful. It's like putting mentos in pop. Eventually the pop can’t hold them in anymore, and the pop explodes all over the place...
Save money, take the bus
By: Shelby Harper, Editor
January 8, 2018
“Buzz buzz buzz!” there goes the daily alarm and here comes the morning rush to get to school. Some students may say that driving to school is a good thing because they can make their morning coffee pit-stops, can sleep in longer and don’t have to take the bus. I think it’s a waste of time. S...
Take action against gun violence
By: Priscilla Purnell, Editor
December 20, 2017
More and more people are owning guns as the increase of mass shootings occur. However, not everyone is meeting the requirements because federal law does not require licensing of gun owners or purchasers. According to Gun Control Archive, just alone from January 1 to Nov. 5, there have been 307 shootings ...
Best and worst: Black Friday shopping
By: Ashley Edwards and Madeline Hockey
November 23, 2017
With the holiday season finally underway, there are many stores who have sales going on. Here are five reasons why you should not go Black Friday shopping. Thanksgiving day is meant to be spent with family and creating new memories, not standing in line for hours just to get a deal that will be there o...
Piece of cake or piece of pie?
By: Matt Cushman and Richies Tiv
November 17, 2017
Once a month two of our staff members, Matt Cushman and Richies Tiv, are given a topic and they have 30 minutes to debate it. However, they are not allowed to speak. They type their arguments on a Google Document. They are allowed to use any research they can find on the internet to support their vie...
Battle of the breakfast places
By: Gabrielle Faletto and KT Mattern
November 15, 2017
One thing all high schoolers have in common is their love for food. Whether it be a quick morning breakfast fix or a study date at a nearby cafe, going out to breakfast is a great way to start the morning. A couple of well known breakfast places in Kane County are Egg Harbor Cafe and Buttermilk. Bot...
Should high schoolers go trick-or-treating?
By: Priscilla Purnell and KT Mattern
October 30, 2017
High schoolers should trick or treat: By: Priscilla Purnell High School students should be able to go Trick-or-Treating. Halloween is a holiday that is fun to celebrate and something to look forward to each year. It is something enjoyable for all ages, so why should there be an age limit? Contrary...
Battle of the pumpkin patches
By: Gabrielle Faletto and KT Mattern
October 27, 2017
With the fall season in full speed ahead, many people in the Kaneland community are on the look out for the best pumpkins to carve for front door decor. Two of the most known pumpkin patches in the kaneland district include Kuipers Family Farm and the Sugar Grove Pumpkin Farm an...
Best and worst: scary movies
By: Ashley Edwards and Madeline Hockey
October 25, 2017
The top 10 best scary Movies: The top-rated scary movie is Get Out (2017). Most recently released, “Get Out”, according to critics, was an “effective and entertaining horror/comedy thrill ride,”(Rotten Tomatoes). This movie is the story of an African American man meeting his white girlfriend's fam...
Fight to the death (penalty)
By: Matt Cushman and Richies Tiv
October 20, 2017
Once a month two of our staff members, Matt Cushman and Richies Tiv, are given a topic and they have 30 minutes to debate it. However, they are not allowed to speak. They type their arguments on a Google Document. They are allowed to use any research they can find on the internet to support their vie...
The cause and effect of DACA
By: Abril Salinas, Editor
October 19, 2017
Let's get a couple things straight, DACA stands for Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals. Started in 2012, DACA has allowed undocumented immigrants brought to this country as children to come out of the shadows and obtain valid driver's licenses, enroll in college and legally secure jobs. DACA, ...
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
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...
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