It seems like a no-brainer that healthcare should be provided to anyone who needs it. Now more than ever, we understand the effects of differing socioeconomic status and how that relates to access to healthcare....

From learning online to going back in-person, it has been a challenge. When we were virtual, it was easy for students to lose their focus. People easily turned off their cameras and went back to bed. With...

The College Football Playoff. Every college football fan’s idea of the perfect way to crown the national championship; not. Plenty of college football fans like myself are opposed to the playoff format....

We’ve heard all about school staff members being underpaid, but specifically, I feel guidance counselors do way too much work for how much they’re paid. Not only do they help students with schedule...

Growing up downtown always gave me something to do. I would walk around, hangout with my friends and go to all of the shops and restaurants. I would blow my money on candy, food, toys and stickers. Today,...

Warning: Spoilers!! “Flora and Ulysses,” the Newbery Medal winning book has been given a movie adaptation, but can it live up to the book's name? Honestly, I think it can. With Matilda Lawler playing...

My favorite part of the Outer Banks isn’t the fishing or amusement parks or attractions, it’s the people. All of the locals are very kind, helpful and respectful. They are always willing to give a...

Some people believe that BTS should have taken the win with “Dynamite” instead of Ariana Grande and Lady Gaga with the song “Rain on me” in this year’s Grammys. BTS is a K-POP boy group consisting...

Some people may think that this sounds crazy but I started drinking coffee when I was around six or seven years old. That’s definitely not good but here I am, still doing great. Coffee is an acquired...

The social media platform Snapchat, has been the primary means of communication and news source with my friends and classmates since middle school. However, as I’ve gotten older, the app has become draining...

As a student, sleep isn't my biggest concern. Between classes, sports and extracurricular activities, sleep falls into the back of my mind. The average high school student is functioning off seven hours...

After the wave of COVID-19 the last year, it is becoming more common to see colleges and universities moving away from requiring standardized test scores. In the past, schools have required applicants...