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Save Money, Take the Bus

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...

Take Action Against Gun Violence

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....

Best and Worst: Black Friday Shopping

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...

Piece of Cake or Piece of Pie?

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...

Students now need a pass to get around the school during class.

Hallway Passes Make School Safer

By: Richies Tiv, Editor October 31, 2017

Can a slip of paper really save lives? According to security guard Francesca Bruzzino, these slips of paper known as ‘hallway passes’ can help with keeping the school safe, which is why it is being...

Cartoon by: Katrina Van Horn

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...

Best and Worst: Scary Movies

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...

A demonstrator at the Womens March shows her frustration over people taking her rights away.

Why it Matters: Birth Control

By: Annika Berger, Production manager October 20, 2017

A topic that shouldn’t have to fall on the political spectrum; access to birth control in a well developed country in 2017. Ninety-nine percent of women in the US have used birth control at some point...

Fight to the Death (Penalty)

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...

Cause and Effect of DACA

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...

AP classes give students an academic advantage over other students.
In high school, students should challenge themselves. Advanced Placement or “AP” courses are an excellent way to do so. If students believe that they can handle it, they should take AP classes because they can boost their GPA, aid with college and expose them to more information.

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...

The Dangers of Tanning Beds Exposed

The Dangers of Tanning Beds 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....

Fidget Spinners Fail to Help Students Focus

Fidget Spinners Fail to Help Students 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...

How to Stay Neat While Traveling

How to Stay Neat While Traveling

By: Vanessa Pitts, Editor June 7, 2017

Everyone packs to go somewhere over summer vacation whether they’re packing for an exotic vacation or just to stay at a friend’s house. Many people may struggle with fitting their clothes in their...

Pulling Fire Alarms is no Joke

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...

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