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Ho Ho Hoax?

Ho Ho Hoax?

Warning: If Santa Claus is visiting you on December 25, do not read!
Annabelle McCarty December 19, 2024

I still remember when I first questioned Santa Claus’s existence. I was looking at a note he had written to me and was comparing it to one my friend received. My first thought was, “wait a minute,...

Head to Head: Artificial Intelligence is Bad

Head to Head: Artificial Intelligence is Bad

Yes; artificial intelligence is detrimental to student learning.
Caden Powels, Staff Writer December 12, 2024

The smell of popcorn fills the halls as kids rush to take their seats, excited to see the new movie provided by the teachers’ state of the art 2009 projector. As the film starts, it is disrupted by an...

Taylor Taking Over

Taylor Taking Over

World renounced music artist, Taylor Swift, recently released over 40 versions of TTPD with sales of over 40,000 begging the real question, is it about the experience or the money?
Luke Viviano, News Editor & Business Manager December 6, 2024

I walked into my local record store on Record Store Day (RSD), to purchase myself a limited edition 10 year anniversary copy of Freddie Gibbs and Madlib’s album, “Piñata.” To my surprise I did not...

Editorial Cartoon: AI

Editorial Cartoon: AI

Alex Schwind, Culture & Graphics Editor November 21, 2024

The Editorial Board consists of the senior Journalism III class. Will Huelskamp, Grace Callahan, and Caden Powels did not vote due to their in-depth reporting about AI in this issue.

Gateway to AI: Staff Editorial

The Editorial Board voted 10-1 that the positives of AI in schools do not outweigh the negatives.
Spark Staff November 7, 2024

Chat GPT, Grammarly, Snapchat AI, Quizlet AI, Photomath: the artificial intelligence (AI) programs accessible to students seem endless. When provided with all of these quickly-developing new technologies,...

Head to Head: Curfews

Head to Head: Curfews

October 30, 2024

Head to Head: Curfews Should be Set

Head to Head: Curfews Should be Set

YES; CURFEWS SHOULD BE SET IN PLACE IN ORDER TO KEEP KIDS SAFE.
Macie Manzardo, Sports Editor October 30, 2024

The famous amusement park, Kings Island, is the home for many people of all ages throughout the year. The refreshing water park during the summer, Fear Fest during October, and Winter Fest in the cold...

Head to Head: Curfews Should Not be Set

Head to Head: Curfews Should Not be Set

NO; CURFEWS SHOULD NOT BE MANDATED IN PUBLIC PLACES.
Beck Lucas, Staff Writer October 30, 2024

Two years ago, Kings Island saw a huge jump in the number of fights and ejections that happened in the park. Due to this, they decided to make major changes to their rules and curfews. Changes that I believe...

New Notions

New Notions

College Credit Plus classes help provide a stronger understanding of dedication, work effort, and can better prepare high school students for whatever career path they aspire to choose.
Caden Powels, Staff Writer October 23, 2024

I am always up for a challenge, but it wasn’t until I was in high school where I had one of the biggest challenges of my academic career. I have countless stories about how I was in school just breezing...

Device Discipline

Device Discipline

House Bill 250 that Governor Mike DeWine signed into place is an attempt to lock down on cell phone policy throughout the state. The safety of students is at risk but their test scored might increase.
Joselyn Duff, Opinion Editor October 16, 2024

Governor Mike DeWine signed a bill into law regarding phone usage in Ohio schools with the intention to crack down on the disturbance phones create for students. According to governor.gov, House Bill...

Governing the Grid

Governing the Grid

Newly added limits on social media content that people post is an attempt to bring a polarized society back together, but won’t solve world peace.
Luke Viviano, News Editor & Business Manager October 8, 2024

Since social media broke onto the scene, there has been a dilemma regarding the regulation of how it is used. Continued debates over this topic have left it largely unregulated. Now, the CEOs of Silicon...

Brat Branding

Brat Branding

The escalation and popularity of “brat summer” has aided in presidential, jewelry brand, and TikTok campaigns in order to gain content engagement and widespread viewership.
Allie Haucke, Feature Editor & Business Manager October 2, 2024

Brat summer is all about partying, being free, and the cool girl aesthetic. Charli xcx’s sixth studio album “BRAT” was released on June 7, 2024. It peaked at number three on the Billboard 200....

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