On May 17, Minnesota became the 18th state to pass a New Voices law into action, thus becoming the 18th state to make a major step toward unfiltered student journalism. The legislation increases protections...

As I got my math test handed back, I couldn’t help but fixate on the grade: 48/50. In a room filled with perfect scores, my near-perfect grade fell short. Should I have studied harder? Substituted that...

Entering high school in 2024 is much like the reaping in The Hunger Games. While going to school for four years and acquiring an education is quite different than being dropped into a free-for-all arena—and...

Every student at some point in their life has raised their hand and asked the fateful question: “Can I use the bathroom?” This often leads to either a serious answer, or the classic joke-response,...

An editorial is an article that reflects the opinion of the Wildcat Chronicle's staff, offering analysis and commentary on a current issue affecting the school or larger community. Unlike news stories,...

Teachers can seem scary. They assign dreaded homework. They bore us with never-ending lectures. They schedule stressful assessments weekly. They also want nothing less than the best for their students. WSSD...

It’s no secret that high school is a stressful time. Between balancing classwork, clubs, sports and a social life, it’s easy for students to feel overwhelmed, and managing mental health amidst these...

The 21st century has seen the United States’ first Black president, first female presidential candidate and first female vice president. This facade of diversity shines a beacon of hope for minorities...

Changes to the student handbook often go unnoticed, skipped over in a rush to prepare for the start of the year. Kennedy High School’s change in policy regarding admittance to school dances has left...

The other night I opened my phone to a Snapchat post of someone quoting their friend saying, “I’m going to rape you.” This nauseating phrase was used in a humorous context, and it is a form of comedy...

The song of censorship is increasingly becoming all too familiar for student journalists. With the heightened political division in the U.S., school administrators are quick to strike down any stories...

September is Suicide Prevention Month, making it more crucial than ever for schools to spread awareness. Student mental health has been declining over the years, yet many schools are choosing to ignore...

On a quiet September afternoon, an Archer student walks home from her late bus stop. It is 6:30 p.m., and the sun has almost set. She passes gas stations, stores and houses, eventually turning onto an...

Back-to-school season in America brings new students, new backpacks, new teachers, more lesson plans, more security, more metal detectors, more lockdown drills, and more school shootings. In America, back-to-school...

While scrolling through Instagram, De Anza professor Anya Iyengar’s son came across a harmless video of chefs making pizza. However, when her son showed her the comments section, she was hit by unrelated...

In recent years, the alarming increase in school shootings has cast a shadow over the safety of educational institutions across the United States. The tragic events at Sandy Hook Elementary in 2012 and...

I am no stranger to being called “whitewashed” — it’s a term I’ve heard over and over from my family and friends, along with synonymous terms like “coconut” (brown on the outside, white on...

“I’m sorry Mom,” which is, according to CNN, the last thing that Colt Gray sent to his mother, Marcee Gray, before shooting up his school. Although his mother called the school shortly after receiving...

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Information is a double-edged sword in journalism – a tool that can reveal or hide truths, depending on who wields it. In a time where the line between fact and fiction is increasingly blurred, stories...

On May 7, 2024, the JCPS board voted in favor of a new start time plan for the 2024-25 school year. This plan split JCPS into three different categories; schools starting at 7:30 a.m., 8:30 a.m., and 9:40...

This summer, Iowa became the newest member of a list of 12 states to impose a six-week abortion ban. The Iowa Supreme Court, made up of five men and two women, came to a close judgment of 4-3; with exceptions...

In one BOHS teacher's classes, students slip their phones into hanging pockets on a wall as they walk through the door. When seated, students retrieve their pencils and books from their bags and focus...

By definition, the Pledge of Allegiance is a patriotic oath that declares Americans’ loyalty to the nation. History tells us the pledge symbolizes a commitment to the principles and ideals of the country,...

The Issue: Sexism in Sports or Just Plain Apathy It’s Feb. 29 and you’re standing in the Denver Coliseum and seats are filled to the brink as students prepare to watch the Great Eight boys basketball...

The acronym FOMO, which stands for "fear of missing out," is a relatively new term, coined in 2004 by Patrick McGinnis, an author of nine books and the host of a podcast about FOMO. FOMO is not always...

I can’t believe I’m saying this, but I agree with Donald Trump.  This time, Congress didn’t leave me much of a choice. We all saw it coming for years: a bill that would effectively ban the...

When NASA sent its first woman to space, Sally Ride, why was it they thought she might need 100 tampons for only six days? We wish we knew.  A study from the International Journal of Adolescent Medicine...

Addiction is perhaps one of the most misunderstood illnesses by the general public in the present climate. Its impacts are severe, yet the direness of this problem that plagues our education system is...

Besides attending college or university immediately after high school, there are several alternative paths that individuals can take to gain financial stability, career success and fulfilling life experiences....

In a heated meeting on April 10, the Jefferson County Board of Education voted 4-3 to end busing to most magnet and traditional schools. This will force thousands of students to find alternate transportation...

I don't use social media. But no matter where I go, it seems that the disciples of the social media gods follow. In class, students constantly plead for others to like their stories. In the hallways,...

Lead in Southern Lehigh High School’s water has sparked concerns over student safety. When analyzed in depth, the health threat is relatively minimal, but the lack of communication from administration...

Proposed solutions to the $11.8 million budget deficit for the public schools of Virginia Beach are atrocious. The budget distribution for 2024 has left the school board and city council proposing cuts...

The gender wage gap is smaller than ever in recorded history. The NCAA women’s championship set a basketball viewership record unseen in women’s athletics. More women than men are attending college...

The 14th century gave rise to the idea of the Renaissance man: an individual who is gifted in a broad range of areas from the arts to the sciences. Leonardo Da Vinci, for example, is famous for his art—painting...

From behind-the-scenes projects to class-wide events, class officers are the backbone of making plans a reality. They represent the voice of the student community by generating ideas, organizing events...

Consider the figure 3.78, the mean cumulative GPA of the class of 2022, as per the Clayton Education Foundation Annual Gratitude Report. 3.78 — that GPA resides comfortably within the upper levels...

We have spent the past four years learning about our free press rights. And we have spent the past five months fighting against a system that threatened them. Last week, our school district finally...

Every 68 seconds an American is sexually assaulted. 433,648 Americans 12 years and older become victims of sexual assault every year. All Americans are impacted by sexual assault, abuse, or harrasment,...

After four years of hiatus, the Miss McHenry scholarship pageant has returned to the community with the goal of being more inclusive than ever. Its rules and requirements, however, leave many feeling left...

Six years.  I played softball for six years before quitting.  I was a catcher on the Pink Panthers softball team. Our cotton shirts were dyed hot pink, I wore frilly ribbons in my hair every game...

Throughout the second week of March 2024, teacher after teacher was called into the office to meet with South principal Afolabi Runsewe. As teachers came into the office, their anxieties were low, expecting...

The College Board began with a clear social mission: to help more students get into top colleges. However, high testing fees and contentious spending patterns cast doubt on whether the organization still...

Students are constantly having to adapt to changes in their academic journey, and the latest transformation comes in the form of the revamped SAT. With the exam now condensed to a brisk two hours and transitioning...

Parkway was recently placed in the hot seat when Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey sent a cease and desist accusing the district of religious discrimination. The letter claimed that Parkway prohibited...

Waterloo West High takes pride in their school spirit. Many students enjoy attending the games, meets and other events to support their peers. However, over the past year there has been a common issue...

Since the start of Kentucky’s legislative session on Jan. 2, education has been the focus of many bills. Senate Bill 93 (SB 93) has gained significant media attention for its removal of diversity, equity...