The Final Week…by Michael Z.

Any single person, group of people, or family can be the hero of another. You can help someone with their groceries, offer someone food if they need it, lend an ear to someone if they’re going through a tough time, you can even give someone a Christmas if they can’t afford it. I knew a […]

Next Stop: The Hunting Ground by Charlie B.

People dream of college when they are young because of the freedom, and the idea of higher education launching them into the the next chapter of their lives. This is what we are made out to believe, and in most respects that is true. What if a college told you that “you qualified for free […]

I am not going to stay quiet. By Madi U.

Rape Culture is a term used to describe a society in which the victims of sexual assaults are blamed and rape is overlooked. We live in a society where sexual assault and rape are becoming common. We live in a society that blames the victim and helps the attacker. We live in a society where […]

No Means No. By Mark L.

No means no. This week not only did I learn how to protect myself but I also learned that nothing has angered me more than learning about sexual assault. Although I did know about this growing problem, I was never really made aware the seriousness of this issue. To illuminate the growing problem of this […]

Solving the Simple by Alex P.

Thanksgiving is a day where we celebrate what we are thankful for and most families gather around the table and have an incredible feast. I know that I am stuffed after a Thanksgiving meal but other kids my age are not as fortunate as I am. This week was thanksgiving break for our school. For […]

Domestic Violence is Prevailing: Make it Stop by McKenna F.

Domestic violence is an issue affecting people of all ages, races, genders, and sexual orientations. Violence against men and same-sex domestic violence are often considered to hold less prominence in society and to the people involved than violence against women, but it is important to understand that male-on-female violence, female-on-male violence, and same-sex violence […]

What You Need to Know About Poverty by Rachel K.

“Overcoming poverty is not a gesture of charity, it is an act of justice” -Nelson Mandela Over half the world, approximately 3 billion people, live on less than $2.50 a day. Less than 80% of people in the world live on $10 a day. About 22,000 children die daily due to poverty. So why aren’t […]

Earth Day by Kelsey F.

With Earth Day having just occurred this past Friday, I feel that it is important that we touch on important environmental issues facing our world today that need to be solved in order to create a healthier, greener, and more sustainable society in the future. Some of these issues include water pollution, agricultural infrastructure, deforestation, […]

The Truth About Human Trafficking by Ethan M.

Human trafficking is worse now than it has ever been, but many people believe that it isn’t an issue. Most people you ask will say that,” It’s an overseas issue, “ or,” It’s something only the government can deal with,” but the truth is just the opposite. You might ask, what exactly is human […]

Brave The Shave – by Brianna W.

Every three minutes, a child somewhere in the world is diagnosed with cancer. Let that sink in. For me, that means 15 children receive the worst news possible in the time it takes me to get ready for school in the morning, 14 more while I sit in my biology class, and another 40 as […]