Maximum importance of minimum wage
Logan Connolly, Editor-in-Chief
May 20, 2019
Filed under LIFE, MOST RECENT STORIES
Money. It runs America. Everyone needs it to live. The need for money begins as a teen, hence making minimum wage an important discussion to students. The situation has some believing that minimum wage jobs are starting positions and the pay needs to stay low, with others believing that the pay needs...
Teens both isolate and accommodate their social lives
Jacey Gustafson, Staff Reporter
May 20, 2019
Filed under LIFE, MOST RECENT STORIES
On any basic Friday night, freshman Olivia Fletcher sits at home in front of the television while playing video games. “I’m usually staying in reading, playing video games and eating,” she said. “I rarely ever leave the house.” A stereotypical activity for introverts: staying inside with...
Here comes the sun
Abigail Douglas, Creative Editor
May 20, 2019
Filed under LIFE, MOST RECENT STORIES
Sophomore Ben Young plays sports year round. From the fall to spring, he is either playing soccer on the field or in an indoor stadium he also runs on a track. “It's nice to be outside instead of inside all the time,” Young said. “Being in the sun and running really boosts my mood, unless it is to...
Become aware of your surroundings
Samantha Stitt, Staff Reporter
April 17, 2019
Filed under LIFE, MOST RECENT STORIES
Seemingly, every day a story runs about human trafficking in the local news. It happens at stores, parking lots, on the street, even in parks. Human traffickers do not just prey on children, but also mothers, young teens and sometimes even older men. In 2017, 309 cases of human trafficking were repor...
Body image affects mental health of adolescents
Jacey Gustafson, Staff Reporter
April 15, 2019
Filed under LIFE, MOST RECENT STORIES
After a rough breakup, sophomore Melanie Eskew felt like her self-love vanished because she let it depend on her ex-girlfriend. “I pinpointed the things that I did not like about myself,” she said. “I wasn’t seeing a change in my self confidence as fast as I wanted to.” She explained that i...
The brain on social media
Hannah Bolton, Assistant Editor
April 12, 2019
Filed under LIFE, MOST RECENT STORIES
Companies like Wendy's and schools such as our own use social media. New medical terms such as “Facebook depression” and “Facebook addiction” have come to use. Social media keeps users hooked, giving a hit of dopamine to keep them contributing content on the site. The site gives posts likes and ...
When you aren’t what you eat
Ronin Hackworth, Staff Reporter
May 21, 2018
Filed under LIFE, MOST RECENT STORIES
Anyone who has ever been to a public school has probably seen the signs “Peanut-Free zone” or “No soy beyond this point.” However, often times people forget to see the people behind the signs, the people who have the food allergies. Senior Craig Nothnagel, who was born allergic to both p...
How to get started on changing your life
Martin Hoeksema, Staff Reporter
March 22, 2018
Filed under LIFE, MOST RECENT STORIES
YOUR PLAYBOOK: The last practice is the hardest part of the season for some, but for most it is the beginning of the grind season. Of course, it is hard to start, but just spending 10 minutes on abs can make the biggest of gains. Follow three simple steps to get where you want to be: push yourself, nev...
Rejuvenation faces evaluation
March 21, 2018
Filed under LIFE, MOST RECENT STORIES
Had a rough day at school, or work, or just want to kick back and relax? Take a look into the daily use of a face masks. Rejuvenation of skin and a clean face can give off the feeling of a refreshing feeling. It’s simple, easy and convenient to apply and use as pleased. Uncaged took four students...
A soldier’s beginning
Matt Hill, Staff Reporter
January 11, 2018
Filed under LIFE
On September 19, the United States military sent its latest group of troops to Afghanistan. These 3,000 soldiers are just the latest to be deployed there. Since 2001, 1,695 troops have died in the war in Afghanistan. With no plans in the works to lower the amount of troops overseas, the men and women going i...
Perceptions
Jordan Hammerberg, Staff Reporter
May 19, 2017
Filed under LIFE
Imagine two people cloud gazing. One person sees a sheep, while another sees an atomic explosion. No one is right or wrong, but rather their perceptions are simply different. People are the same way. Your view of yourself may be the polar opposite of the perception that your loved one has of you...
Hidden Gems
May 16, 2017
Filed under LIFE
A resurgence of interest in old styles has put clothing and accessories such as high-waisted pants and round, John Lennon-esque sunglasses back on the shelves. While millennials take to stores like Forever21 and PacSun to get their fix of new trends, local stores can remedy the same demand. “I like that local shops feel h...
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August 21, 2018
SPECTRUM. A perfect sphere of light and color is captured by 8th grader Maggie Maxwell at the Jostens Photography Camp during a hands-on lesson. Maxwell attended the three-day...
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June 11, 2018
May 4, 2018
According to a study done by Stanford, 82% of middle-schoolers couldn't distinguish real news from fake news. Can you? Click on what you think is the real news. If you get...
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