Prove Them Wrong

The other day in Mrs. Russell’s teen leadership class, we were given a journal prompt asking what it is that the world expects from us, and it really got me thinking. Today, when someone hears the word “teenager”, sadly the first ideas that register in people’s minds are drinking,... [Read more]

You’re So Vain, You Think This Hallway Belongs to You

Hallways are communal passages used by students and staff alike to get from place to place during the school day. Unfortunately, these shared spaces too often become clogged by well-meaning students who feel the need to stop dead in their tracks and hold banal conversations about a trifling subject. If... [Read more]

The Proof is in the Pickle

When someone mentions JROTC, what do you think of? The “ugly” green suits, the Sergeant in your face screaming, or maybe the famous hand salute. Well whatever it is, JROTC might be about something completely different than what you have imagined. JROTC is a class for kids from kids. What this means... [Read more]

Sleepless Nights

In high school, we are told that if we want to get into a good college and be successful, we need to be involved in activities, make good grades, and work hard. This is easier said than done. As we get closer to senior year, planning for our future becomes more and more important. Talking to three... [Read more]

No sir, Inequality is Not Okay

The last time I checked, perjury was punishable as a criminal offense. Cheating results in the acquisition of a big, fat, meaningless zero. It can also result in expulsion from college and barred entrance into various academic societies. Even accidental plagiarism has resulted in jobless professors.... [Read more]

Spending Green to Look It

“I eventually saw so many of the ‘Save the Earth’ shirts in stores and on people that I decided I’d buy some too.” This remark was made to me by a student recently, and I find this attitude to be rather disturbing.  Unfortunately, I also think it is far too prevalent. The... [Read more]