Juliette’s Declassified School Survival Guide: May
by Juliette Roberts, Copy Editor
May 21, 2019
Students, we’ve made it. Nearly. Even as AP tests, IB exams and finals keep everybody cramming to the last minute of the last day, sweet freedom is right around the corner. Summer may sound exciting to some and stressful for others, depending on whether you plan to spend your time taking summer courses...
Avengers: Endgame, the Cinematic Marvel
by Luke Miller, Reporter
May 19, 2019
WARNING: SPOILERS BELOW When one thinks back on the most anticipated movie of the early 20th century, they will no longer think of “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” or James Cameron’s “Avatar”. “Avengers: Endgame”, after 11 years of foreshadowing, marks the most satisfying conclusion to not...
My Time in the Florida Keys
by Luke Miller, Reporter
May 17, 2019
In the final stretch of our journey to the four main high adventures, my friend Parker and I have already obtained the Triple Crown for visiting three of the four camps. With this last trip under our belt, we were ready to earn the Grand Slam for all four. Rough seas, shark-infested waters and a swe...
America’s Silent Killer
by Evanna Momtaj, Reporter
March 30, 2019
Sugar, the sweet granular substance, is found in almost everything, but unbeknownst to most, this sweet treat is silently killing us. Sugar that comes naturally from fruits and vegetables is not what is of concern to the American diet. I am talking about processed sugar that can be found in almost any...
Juliette’s Declassified School Survival Guide: March
by Juliette Roberts, Copy Editor
March 26, 2019
All across the country, even the globe, seniors fall prey to a chronic lack of motivation as the end of their high school career looms ever closer on the horizon. Every year, especially in the spring, this epidemic surges, claiming student after student for its own. Straight-A students, athletes, theatre kid...
“Queer Eye” From Teen Eye
by Emma Trussell, Photo Editor
March 25, 2019
As you lay in bed and scroll through Netflix wondering what to watch, you may think to yourself “What else could I possibly watch on this site?” Finding a new show to watch may feel daunting with hundreds of options filling the screen (I definitely feel overwhelmed), but there are many hidden gems ...
High-five for Hasan
by Mahi Patel, Advertising Manager
March 20, 2019
Comedy and global news is the perfect combination for educational success, especially when it comes to young adults. The Netflix show “Patriot Act”, hosted by Hasan Minhaj, comedian and former “Daily Show” correspondent, received quite a lot of attention recently. It explores politics, current e...
Technological Teaching
by Aysia Lane, Reporter
March 19, 2019
From touch-screen computers to virtual assignments, the classroom has become a home to technology. Students have become accustomed to the paperless homeworks and online gradebooks, but it seems that a new era of technology is on the rise and coming to the classroom. “I love [all the new technology],” stati...
Netflix’s “The Umbrella Academy” is a New Way to Look at Superheroes
by Evanna Momtaj, Reporter
March 18, 2019
Netflix’s latest series “The Umbrella Academy” made waves on social media following its release Feb. 15. I didn't know what to expect when I started watching the show, but I certainly did not expect to finish watching all of season one in a day. “The Umbrella Academy” has many different factors that...
The Case For The Green New Deal
by Andrew Cox, Reporter
March 10, 2019
If you’ve been following the news lately, you’ve probably heard about a proposal called the “Green New Deal,” pushed by progressive members of congress, climate activists, and youth advocacy groups across the country. Political commentators agree that this proposal will not pass the GOP majority ...
International Scholars
by Sarah Dolder, Copy Editor
March 9, 2019
Applying to college as a legal permanent resident, or U.S. citizen is already a stressful process, however, the process only gets more arduous the more your legal status changes. When I first started applying to colleges, I assumed that under my legal status I would be considered a resident for admis...
Risky Roads
by Baysia Herron, Creative Director
March 9, 2019
As students travel to and from school every day, they are faced with numerous dangerous situations on the road. In the area surrounding the school, there are even more hazards for students both on the road and on the sidewalks adjacent to the road. The density of cars in the area grows with each ...
