The beloved three-month break between school years stands as many students’ motivation to get through any assignment or test. However, the state has been shortening this much-awaited respite to roughly two and […]
Shortening Summer
Are Electronics affecting us?
Electronics have been extremely popular among everyone, especially teens and popularity is still rising. The majority of people own some kind of electronic device or are exposed to them. One major question […]
Trash in the Sea
The ocean is a wonderful, massive body of water, brimming to the point with underwater breathing creatures, big and small. There are many types of oceans- for example, the Atlantic Ocean and […]
Finals
Finals are an extremely long test taken at the end of a school semester. They judge whether or not you had understand the material taught throughout the year. or not you have […]
Scorsese vs. The MCU
The Marvel fan base was set ablaze recently when Academy Award-winning filmmaker Martin Scorsese made negative comments about the Marvel Cinematic Universe while promoting his new film, The Irishman. Clearly, these comments […]
Operation Welcome Home
In 2015, the City of Gilbert partnered with the nonprofit organization Operation Welcome Home AZ to build a memorial park and resource center for veterans. After failing to raise the $3 million […]
Bullying
Bullying is one of the biggest problems schools have especially when it comes to stopping it. Bullying is the act of using force in order to dominate or intimidate someone repeatedly . […]
Global Climate Change Strikes
Growing up, all kids were told by parents or other adults, “you’re our future.” For some reason, they expect the generation after them to save the world. Therefore, children and young adults […]
An Appalling Lack of Soap
It doesn’t take long for one of the boys’ restrooms often runs out of soap. While that may be bad, the worst part is that it can remain without soap for days, […]
Overcrowded Buses
For the first three weeks of school, the students who ride the bus on route 242 had to wait over 30 minutes for their bus to come. After it arrived, it often […]
Fire Drills
Fire drills are some of the most essential moments of your life because fires are real and they can break out at school. The majority of people think fire drills are useless, […]
8th Hour
8th hour is a punishment given teacher for not having the right materials, not doing homework, or being late for class. If you violate one or more of these things, you’ll get […]
Editorial: Are we Past the “Uncanny Valley?”
In 1988, Pixar screen-tested their recently completed animated short, Tin Toy. The film was well-received by critics and audiences alike, winning the Academy Award for best animated short film, but one aspect […]
Editorial: Boys’ Bathrooms Closed
Last week, signs were posted on most of the boys’ bathroom doors reading “Restrooms closed due to lack of respect for facilities.” This has undoubtedly been caused by the epidemic of vaping […]
EDITORIAL: Girls’ Pockets, or the Lack Thereof
Has anyone else noticed how maddening girls’ pockets are? If they’re not sewn up as useless fake pockets, then they are too small to fit anything like your hands or phone. And […]
Editorial Other: Cake VS. Cupcakes
Today we’re answering the question you never knew you needed to know: Which is better, cupcakes or cake? I won’t lie to you, I personally think cake is better. The fact is […]
Waffles or Pancakes? A Hot Debate
Breakfast, the most important meal of the day. Some kids may eat cereal or eggs, but waffles and pancakes are certainly two of the best. Yet which is better, pancakes or waffles? […]
EDITORIAL: Jackets vs Hoodies vs Sweatshirts
Usually, anything that can be worn over your shirt to keep you warm is called either a jacket, hoodie, or sweatshirt interchangeably. The problem is, all of those things are completely different. […]
EDITORIAL: “Oldest” Person Ever May Have Faked Her Age
Jeanne Calment, the French Woman who supposedly died at 122 in 1997, may have faked her age. Russian researchers say that she was likely the 99-year-old daughter of the real Jeanne, Yvonne, […]
EDITORIAL: TRICK-OR-TREAT, YES OR NO
With Halloween around the corner, some junior high students are looking forward to dressing up and/or trick-or-treating, while others are planning a night at home. Since our young days, most would agree […]
