“I volunteer as tribute!”
A quote all too familiar to many modern-day teenagers. We’ve heard snippets of The Hunger Games series, whether you read the books, watched the movies, or created fan...
Throughout my experiences as a music player and lover, I find that two words have always motivated me: “spirit” and “soul.”
Whether I am playing music or listening to a song, I find that the...
School and mental health are strongly linked together, senior Ryan Ashley said. If one area is in need of help, for example, if someone is having difficulties with their mental health, that may impact...
Erin Walker, asst. opinions editor December 22, 2023
As students, we stare, eyes glazed, at screens — Chromebooks, phones, and televisions—for hours upon hours every day. We see the world constantly advancing before our own eyes. But is this really good...
“I wish finals were after break.”
“Spring Fling was lame.”
“The cafeterias are too small.”
Students’ opinions float around South’s halls, but nobody ever seems to take action.
Students...
What are you afraid of?
Take a minute to consider how often a fear has held you back from something, how often it has controlled you. What exactly was it? A fear of heights? Death? Failure?
And...
With so many people in the world, dozens of which you interact with on a daily basis, one would assume being alone would be a breath of fresh air. So, why do teens feel suffocated by the idea of it?
You...
Maia Weissman, asst. opinions editor December 22, 2023
“I don’t like to talk about politics.”
This sentence, although most often used to avoid conflict, is damaging our democracy.
There are myriad reasons why someone, especially someone our age, might...
Picture this: you are doing a group project with three to four classmates and everyone has their own tasks and responsibilities, but there’s one person that just isn’t pulling their weight. This person...
The crowded stadium goes silent.
Everyone watches in horror as Harry Styles doubles over in pain after a fan throws a water bottle, hitting him during his performance at his Love on Tour concert...
“Why does this keep happening?” This a question that many American citizens ask as they witness a recurring cycle of government shutdowns caused by seemingly ongoing government dysfunction.
The simple...
“Хорошо, скоро увидимся,” a simple goodbye, turned daggers to my back.
“What language is that?”
“Russian,” I responded
“So, do you support Putin or something?”
How...
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