“Are you even Asian?” is among the many questions people ask me when I tell them I am from Pakistan. Growing up, it has been challenging to navigate the complexities of my identity in a society that...

In the past year alone, 130 newspapers have shut down across the country. Illinois was home to six of these now-shuttered papers, following an extremely concerning nationwide trend. Since 2005, over 3,200...

President Barack Obama won his 2008 election by a dominating 365 electoral votes. He acquired Florida, North Carolina, Ohio, and Indiana, key swing states at the time, albeit losing one state: Missouri. Despite...

I have played Valorant one time, and one time only. My eyes were fixed on the loading screen as I excitedly chatted with my friends. This was my first time trying any kind of multiplayer or team-based...

I’m an independent, (there, I said it). American politics can often be seen as a chess game, with two distinct sides and no crossover between them. In chess, pieces can move forward and backward....

Between my last year in middle school and my first in high school, I went through the worst years of my life. Sizeable contributors were mental health issues like severe depression and social anxiety,...

Disclaimer: the security manager requested to remain anonymous due to privacy concerns about his apartment residents. A fiery blaze engulfs a Mercedes Benz. In its aftermath, it leaves 23 people injured...

Juicy, tender brisket sits in the oven, an alarm wailing to take it out. My family’s two Shih Tzus bolt throughout the living room, relentlessly yelping at one another. A mini plastic Christmas tree...

We as a society have become so accustomed to the corruption present in this world. Poverty is normal, discrimination is normal, war is normal. We continue on with our lives in a state of blissful ignorance...

Imagine this: you’re browsing through an old thrift shop around the corner. As you navigate the aisles, you come across two identical figurines. The only discernible difference is that one was made by...

As a Turkish teenage girl living far from home, I am constantly confronted by heartbreaking news that echoes through my living room. With every tragic story, a piece of myself aches for the country I left...

On Monday, Dec. 2, CRCSD representatives hosted the first of three informational meetings regarding the freshman academies and academic pathways coming to the district. As the night progressed, parents...

The morning after the election, the moments of silence shared between women and girls communicated everything I wanted to say. The all-girl tables I sat with that day acted as a safe haven despite the...

It’s Thanksgiving Day, and you’ve just sat at the dinner table with a plate full of food. Auntie Sheryl, sitting beside you, shakes her head and sighs. "Should you be eating all of that?" she asks....

When walking into the first day of this school year, students and staff were left with one question: Have we lost our spirit? In previous years, school spirit felt light and fun for all of us, but when...

Freshman Mollie Schnedler submitted her test and looked around at the class to see who else was done. Upon looking around, she saw a classmate with another tab open, looking up answers to the test. Mollie...

I’ve never had turkey for Thanksgiving — a fact that might seem surprising, given that this roast bird, notorious for its dry texture, is such an iconic symbol of the American holiday. The truth...

The United States is ranked highly on many fronts, including the highest gross domestic product and most dominant military force. More recently, the U.S. has started to fall behind in education—specifically...

While the Naperville Central community of students, staff and parents broadly support the necessity of equality, racial justice and diversity in our school, we must also accept responsibility for having...

Write. Interview. Take photos. Report. That is the duty of a journalist: to tell the public of what is going on in their community. On Sept. 4, Apalachee High School became the site of yet another...

I, like most people, am more comfortable when things are black-and-white—possibly because those are the only two colors I can reliably identify—but more accurately because gray areas are uncomfortable....

“Whitewashed” has become a term used to describe those who behave in a “white manner.” Calling someone “whitewashed” is not only inaccurate, but also makes no sense – it is impossible to...

You’re sitting in class, the clock ticking away as you reach your hands under your desk to pull your chair in. Suddenly, you find yourself playing “Where’s the Gum?” and—lucky you—it’s EVERYWHERE....

As each school day starts, chaos sweeps through the lanes of Johnson Avenue, the major road that acts as both an entrance and exit to Lynbrook’s campus. Cars wait impatiently to turn, students hurriedly...

As the saying goes, a picture says a thousand words. But in the case of an Instagram screenshot of a shooting threat that circulated amongst Brea Olinda High School students on Nov. 12, a picture also...

I have a strong disconnect between my personality, looks and identity. I look “Black,” my hair is braided and my complexion is light brown. But, I've never been to a cookout, I don’t know all the...

Chances are, if you picked up a newspaper at the end of 2021, the dominant headlines would feature our highly decorated Olympic gymnastics team. But instead of standing tall in preparation for a whimsical...

The United States has taken large steps forward in regards to having their first female Vice President, but still has a long way to go. Gender bias continues to be prevalent in the United States as shown...

As the creator of the cover story on this issue, I am once again collecting data on an election. I sent out surveys online and made them anonymous with a “comment” section for people to type out their...

A new non-profit organization, Why Don’t You Stay Awhile, is on a mission to encourage young people to stay and build their futures in the Ohio Valley. Founded just three months ago by Spencer Porter,...

For the past month, TikTok edits of Beyoncé and Jay-Z clips from the Grammy Awards have been plaguing senior Deeksha Kemthur’s TikTok For You page. ‘90s rapper Sean “Diddy” Combs’ public arrest...

College is a place where children grow into adulthood and are meant to flourish under newfound freedom. It's a place for kids to be young and dumb, and to learn from those mistakes. Contrary to the initial...

Throughout the country active threats in schools have become a growing fear in all students, including McHenry High School (MCHS) and the greater community. Specifically, students who have classes in the...

On Nov. 5, Americans everywhere will head to the polls to cast their votes in the 2024 general election. This is a monumental day for the country as candidates are switched out, policies are altered, and...

Walking into Friends on Wednesday morning, most students and faculty looked defeated. It was a jarring contrast to Tuesday when people enthusiastically sported “I Voted!” stickers.  On Wednesday,...

When a woman insults another woman, the woman being torn down isn’t being targeted for her actions or personality. The methods used to insult women online tend to ignore the truly offensive substance,...

If you have driven around in Ohio these past few months, you most likely have seen signs reading “Vote No: Stop Gerrymandering” and “Vote Yes: Ban Gerrymandering.”  At first glance, the two...

This November, FUHSD board seats for Trustee Areas 2 and 5 were up for grabs. Candidates raced to campaign at PTSA events and candidate forums, aiming to best represent the interests of parents, teachers...

Two outfits lay on my bed: my “Wednesday Addams” Halloween costume and my pink lehenga. What should I pick? I am an Indian American. I was born and raised in the United States, but I hold my Indian...

The term “DEI” (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion), has recently resurfaced in the conservative political space. First coined in the 1960s during the civil rights movement, DEI emerged as part of efforts...

In 2023, Target faced serious backlash after anti-LGBTQ+ riots targeted their recently released pride collection. At one store in Columbus, Ohio, neo-Nazis carried swastika flags and shouted...

Throughout Logansport's history, immigrants have been the town's bedrock. In 1826, the town's original settlers were immigrants not native to the land originally occupied by the Miami and Pottawattomie...

Traditions come and go—and when the world changes, sometimes traditions need to change with it. At Kennedy, the traditional titles of “Homecoming King and Queen” have been replaced by the generic...

Homework. It is generally accepted that it leads to good grades and better understanding of a topic, but it is important to realize that there is such a thing as too much homework. At WHHS, results...

As a social breed, humanity craves communication. Our capacity for language, that which distinguishes us from the other beasts of this Earth, simultaneously unites us in need, and diversifies us in the...

All high school students must fulfill certain course requirements throughout their four years of high school. This varies from the four years of required English credits (20 credits, five credits per year),...

Half-eaten breadsticks, crusts of pizza, unfinished chicken drumsticks…we throw a lot of food away at St. Mary’s. But we’re not alone. Nationally, people waste 92 billion pounds of food annually,...

Phone use in school has been proven to be a double-edged sword; while some thrive with easy access to the entire internet in their palm, others may be distracted by the beeps and buzzes coming from their...

As the school year begins, we cannot help but scratch our heads at the flurry of seemingly unforced difficulties Alexandria City High School is facing. From the schedule release debacle, to the atrocious...

The price of prescription medicine has long been a topic of political and social debate. In 2023 alone, the U.S. spent around $722 billion dollars on prescription medicines, or over $1,000 monthly per...