Ditch the Ex(straw) Plastic
Sonya Barlow, Section Editor
September 7, 2019
Plastic. The most abundant material that is currently suffocating all bodies of water and is damaging multiple ecosystems. The war on plastic is at an all time high with landfills as tall as skyscrapers as well as it plaguing the vast ocean since it is dispersed ubiquitously. Specifically, a plethora of plastic straws l...
My Free Spirit Journalism Conference Experience
Jenny She, Managing Editor
July 3, 2019
During the summer of 2019, I was selected to attend the Al Neuharth Free Spirit and Journalism Conference in Washington D.C. This experience was all-expense-paid and lasted from June 14– 20, 2019; what’s more, I also received a $1,000 Scholarship! During the conferen...
What We Can Learn From New Zealand
Lara Janosz, Managing Editor
May 9, 2019
In the United States, Congress is notorious for getting nothing done. The constant arguing and extreme partisanship exhibited by both sides have prohibited our nation from acting in its most dire situations. That said, as a whole, we have a thing or two to learn from New Zealand, who, in the wake of th...
Editor Column: How BBYO Has Influenced My Life
Ali Randel, Copy Editor
March 12, 2019
Compassion. Open-mindedness. Communication. Respect. Teamwork. Leadership. These are just some of the things that my role in BBYO has taught me. BBYO is a nonprofit, teen-run, religious organization. Their motto is, “more Jewish teens, more meaningful Jewish experiences”. Let...
A Cup of Java
Natasha Mehta, Staff Writer
March 11, 2019
Waking up for school is hard, bottom line. With homework, sports, chores, and enough time for YouTube, some part of our lives has to be allocated less time, this typically being sleep. For many teenagers, the only thing that gets them through the morning is a nice, tall glass of coffee. With this in h...
Editor Column: The Power of Investing
Evan Stern, Editor-in-Chief
February 19, 2019
Whether one is an engineer or doctor or an architect or teacher, the importance of managing money properly, and the security that comes with it, remains a solid fact. In our world today though, learning how to handle money to many seems like navigating a complex realm of confusion. ...
Women Win Big at 61st Grammy Awards
Sanju Swamy, Guest Writer
February 15, 2019
You might be asking, what is the deal with awards show season? It’s the first few months of the new year in which the movie and music industries recognize notable figures for their accolades. Switching on the television during awards show season always excites me more than it should, especially when I know ...
2019 Oscar Snubs and Surprises
Laine Lord, Staff Writer
February 10, 2019
Oscar season has come upon us once again! 2018 was filled with several fantastic films, however, many of the 2019 Academy Award nominations came as quite a surprise. From a Best Picture nominee release on Netflix, as opposed to a theater release, to the first superhero movie being nominated for Best ...
AirPods: Cons
Jillian Sacksner, Staff Writer
January 25, 2019
It seems that after winter break and numerous gift-giving holidays, everyone has AirPods. However, for school, it has dangerous repercussions for learning and focus in class. There are many negative things about AirPods, more than positive. AirPods can be seen in many students’ ears during class, which...
AirPods: Pros
Marlee Sacksner, Staff Writer
January 25, 2019
Earbuds: tangled cords, poor sound quality, and no freedom to move. Now, there is a way to solve these problems and the solution is, AirPods. Airpods are the wireless works sweeping stores throughout the nation. Apple has released with a new, more efficient way of listening to your music...
Are the Detroit Lions Doomed Forever?
Ben Mutz, Staff Writer
January 15, 2019
It has been 28 years since the Detroit Lions have won a playoff game. If you are a Lions fan, this stat is no secret, nor is the fact that the Lions have never won, or even competed in a Super Bowl game. Remember the season the Lions went 0-16? It’s been bad, Detroit, and it doesn...
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