Are rock stars doomed to die young?
Gabe Guida, Staff Writer
April 18, 2020
"I'll die before I'm 25, and when I do I'll have lived the way I wanted to." - Sid Vicious, bassist for the Sex Pistols, who died at 21 years old of a heroin overdose. Rock stars are often characterized by partying, life on the road, and just being punks, in general. This lifestyle may seem ideal or...
Which Democratic candidate should you vote for in the primary?
Samuel Watanabe, Staff Writer
March 13, 2020
Now that the dust has settled, let’s take a look at who is left standing in the democratic primary. This article will explore each candidate's background to create a better understanding of who they are and if they are the best candidate to lead this country. Our goal is to provide you with information...
People should not be taught to see color
Justin Buynak, Staff Writer
March 12, 2020
Imagine a society where people were judged based on their personality and merit, where no discrimination existed. It’s an ideal society right? This is completely achievable if we start teaching students to be what is often referred to today as "colorblind". In other words, people should not be vie...
Why we need to be taught how to see race
Taha Vahanvaty, staff writer
March 12, 2020
Colorblindness. No, not the disease that affects the cones in your eyes. The “colorblindness” I’m referring to is a term that has been used by individuals to describe their refusal to see race. By saying “I’m colorblind” people don’t actually mean that they can’t see blue or green; rath...
What is love?
Samuel Watanabe, Staff Writer
February 13, 2020
"Love is a force of nature,” according to Psychology Today. Love is humanity's biggest downfall and biggest motivation. It provides people with the greatest form of joy they will ever receive, but it also holds the power to destroy and hurt people deeply. Love is a two-way street and it has building...
What does Christmas mean to today’s society?
Taha Vahanvaty, Staff writer
December 19, 2019
The Christmas vibe is impossible to ignore while walking down Main Street this time of year. Whether it’s the new Starbucks coffee cup design or KFC’s new Christmas Dinner Box, the festivities not only fill the air, but also our coffee and food. But while walking the same sidewalk on Main Street, s...
SHS students mourn death of famous rapper
Tyler Stone, Staff Writer
December 10, 2019
Beloved rapper Juice Wrld has unfortunately passed away at the young age of 21 after having a seizure in a Chicago Airport. Juice Wrld, real name Jared Higgins, rose to fame in the summer of 2018 with his hit songs "Lucid Dreams" which helped gain him a huge following. Wrld kept up with his music...
People must become more aware and take care of the planet
Justin Buynak, Staff Writer
November 20, 2019
Imagine walking on a breezy beach in New Jersey, the beautiful sun setting, and giant patches of garbage patches slowly floating to shore. The environment is one of the most important aspects of one’s daily life. Without it, people would have trouble staying alive. Even so, many people trash it...
Dear Hollywood: Please for the love of God, stop making remakes
Gabe Guida, Staff Writer
November 20, 2019
Picture this: A room of extremely rich movie producers sit down around a table. Their only goal is to make money. One of the filthy rich producers says, "Guys, what if we just remade a classic movie that already exists?" This is obviously the easiest way to profit off of the nostalgia of innocent movie-goers....
To be or not to be in love?
Jackie Mydosh, Staff Writer
October 14, 2019
Understanding the definition of a relationship in today's world may be more difficult than being in the relationship itself. The elusive definition continues to evolve, and is getting much more difficult for each generation. How many times have you had to explain to your parents that the definition...
Students must consider a variety of criteria when choosing a college
Jasmyn Sanchez, Staff Writer
October 13, 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. ...
