Students who stay active lead more healthier lives
Jasmyn Sanchez, Staff Writer
June 3, 2019
You run towards the ball with great determination. You pump your arms faster as you sense an opponent gaining on you. As you finally reach the ball and you shoot it towards the goal, time seems to slow. The ball goes in and the crowd cheers. A smile spreads across your lips as you turn to high five y...
Quieting one’s mind is good for the soul
Gabriel Howard, Staff Writer
April 23, 2019
When was the last time you sat down and enjoyed the peace and quiet? No, I’m not talking about sitting down and blasting music, talking on the phone with your friends, or listening to music with your favorite ear buds on. I’m talking about no distractions period - a chance to refresh your mind a...
No longer in touch with nature
Jasmyn Sanchez, Staff Writer
April 4, 2019
You run with the warm spring air hitting your face as you chase after your friend. You start losing your breath and your side begins to cramp. Yet a smile still remains on your face as you collapse on the soft grass, attempting to catch your breath as you laugh uncontrollably. Going outside and playing has always been an...
Cheating in the classroom increases in the digital age
Jasmyn Sanchez, Staff Writer
March 18, 2019
You forgot to study for the big test that lays on your desk glaring back at you. You can feel your leg shake, as sweat beads up on your forehead. You sneak a peek to your left and catch a glimpse of the student who always studies. Then, you tilt your head just a tad and shift your eyes just far en...
Should teachers express their political opinions in the classroom?
Alefiyah Vahanvaty, Managing Editor/Editor-in-Chief
March 9, 2019
It’s a regular school day in an AP American Government and Politics class, and the topic comes up about U.S. President Donald Trump’s decision to pull of the Iran Nuclear Deal. While students express their own personal opinions, the teacher intently listens in the background, presenting the late...
All women still fight uphill battle for equal pay
Gabriel Howard, Staff Writer
March 3, 2019
Equality and equity. Keywords used throughout all of human history, whether racial, ethnic, or in the topic of today’s opinion piece: women. I present this question - are men and women truly equal in the workplace? Has there been an improvement over the years? Or are things getting worse? Let u...
When it comes to learning, old school textbooks school online texts
Jasmyn Sanchez, Staff Writer
March 2, 2019
Every year, students receive heavy textbooks that they lug around in their jam-packed backpacks. They often grumble that they could be reading their assignments on tablets or on e-books. As a matter of fact, some universities have gone completely paperless, even providing students with laptops...
Affirmative action needed at higher education institutions
Gabriel Howard, Staff Writer
February 24, 2019
Out of all species of life on earth, no other species is as special as the human race. Human beings are so colorful in terms of culture, race, religion, and backgrounds. Every single person is unique. So why is it then that Americans have always been so divided when it comes to affirmative action and tr...
Students must consider a variety of criteria when choosing a college
Jasmyn Sanchez, Staff Writer
February 23, 2019
It is fairly common for high school students to put pressure on themselves in order to get the grades they need to get into a prestigious college. These students and their parents believe that earning a degree from a top college will inevitably set the graduate up for a successful future. False. ...
What students wear – is the dress code policy effective?
Gabriel Howard, Staff Writer
February 17, 2019
Imagine for all 180 days of the school year that you, as well as your classmates, must wear school-approved polos and pants without incorporating your own style. How would you like that thought? There’s no denying that the dress code policy for the SASD has been a widely discussed topic for many ye...
High school students discover they are not prepared for college
Jasmyn Sanchez, Staff writer
February 16, 2019
You just got accepted into your dream school, and you tell your family members and friends the good news. Later, a few months into the semester, a different reality sets in: you miss your friends and family, the college workload is academically challenging on a whole new level, and you have to cook your...
How can students do homework more effectively?
Jasmyn Sanchez, Staff Writer
February 1, 2019
From kindergarten to the last year of high school, homework continues to play an important role in the lives of all students. After hours of procrastination, you may sit down to do your homework, but end up instead scrolling through your Instagram feed. As a result, you stay up till 11:00 p.m., attemptin...
