Trump’s Environmental Regression
Cayla Vanderzanden, Opinion Editor
April 25, 2017
A hoax. President Donald Trump once called climate change a hoax fashioned by China, tweeting “The concept of global warming was created by and for the Chinese in order to make U.S. manufacturing non-competitive”. On Tuesday March 28th, 2017 President Trump signed an executive order at the Environmen...
Global warming: a solution through ethical eating
April 13, 2017
Think of the stereotypical American meal: a cheeseburger with fries, a hot dog at a baseball game, bacon and eggs in the morning, fried chicken if you’re living in the South. It’s not hard to spot the common factor tying all of these foods together- meat. It’s no secret that America runs on...
Promposals are ridiculous
Cameron Adamczyk, Staff Writer
April 8, 2017
It’s that special moment. It’s that moment that every girl dreams of. Their significant other looks deep within their eyes behind a magnificent backdrop. The view from the hot air balloon and flowers that were scattered throughout was more than any girl would expect. And then, the magic words rolled...
Be the top of your class or stick to your morals?
Shreya Desai, Staff Writer
March 31, 2017
Eyes red, muscles tensed, hands clammy, students struck with anxiety during the test distribution process rapidly try to think over all of the broad subtopics of the unit. The nervousness that tests and grades cause puts a burden over every student because of the importance colleges place on GPA during...
Living as an Asian-American in a “gun-happy” society
Mahima Siripurapu, Editor-in-Chief
March 30, 2017
In the midst of my errands on the unusually warm February afternoon, I found myself walking out of Walmart feeling uncomfortably sweaty in my over-sized "USA" sweatshirt and shorts. In an attempt to get to my car as quickly as possible, I balanced the large trifold board and a gallon 2% milk in my arms,...
The reality of Obsessive-compulsive disorder
Cayla Vanderzanden, Opinion Editor
March 23, 2017
An anonymous student from Lambert High School defined Obsessive-compulsive disorder, commonly called OCD, as “someone must have things a certain way” and another student described it as “you have to be organized 24-7”. The general lack of knowledge regarding OCD makes it that much easier to misuse...
A necessary change
Cayla Vanderzanden, Opinion Editor
March 20, 2017
Change must be cumulative. Any colossal change on this Earth has transpired due to an individual or individuals inspiring the masses, the tactic necessary in order to provoke change. Human will is powerful, as proven by Rev. Martin Luther King Jr, who had a single dream of racial equality and was able...
Antidepressants: One teen’s struggle with depression
Patrick Bullock, Staff Writers
March 9, 2017
I used to struggle with depression. Negative, suicidal, and melancholic thoughts would consume my mind. I found myself unable to enjoy family and friends, and outdoor activities. I didn’t even want to leave my bedroom for the matter. The only comfort I had was my bed, wrapped up in my white sheets. ...
New bill would require Georgians to get a new prescription for controlled substances every five days
Emma North, Photography Editor
February 15, 2017
I sincerely thought it was fake. I was scrolling on the news app when I saw the headline, “Georgia bill would require new ADHD prescriptions every 5 days.” I thought maybe it was satire, until I noticed it was by CNN. The bill in question, bill 81 SB, was drafted by Sen. Renee Unterman in late ...
Should parents buy alcohol for their children?
Patrick Bullock, Staff Writer
February 9, 2017
Though strict laws and regulations have been enforced in states all across America, underage consumption of alcohol continues to be a deterring problem that results in deaths from motor vehicle collisions, homicides, over-consumption, suicides, as well as numerous other injuries caused by the dysfunct...
A first-generation American’s look at the “muslim ban”
Mahima Siripurapu, Editor-in-Chief
February 6, 2017
I grew up in Georgia. I grew up in a conservative suburb an hours drive from the hospital in Atlanta where I was born. I grew up in a neighborhood that was empty on Sunday mornings, where my best friend brought me rosaries from church. I grew up watching Spongebob Squarepants, and eating Lunchables....
When does parental pressure become too much?
Cayla Vanderzanden, Opinion Editor
February 6, 2017
Parental pressure has the ability to radically influence career and/or education decisions of adolescents. The role that a parent or guardian takes on is vital while his or her child is in the process of making life altering decisions, such as choosing the right college. It is necessary for children...
Ann Ding, Resident Artist
May 19, 2018
This is it readers! Thank you all so much for sticking with the series and dropping in every now and then. It is time for the work to come to a close as I will be heading...
Elizabeth Findley, Editor-In-Chief
May 7, 2018
“I intern four days a week at a mental and allied health clinic. One day a week at the mental health side and three days a week at allied health, allied health being physical...
