A favorite pastime of most high school students is griping about the homework-giving, test-dispensing, happiness-sucking gremlins known colloquially as teachers. While these descriptors are usually unwarranted, grumbling makes the pain of school more bearable. Yet, it seems teachers should be the ones doing most of the complaining. Over the past decade, infamously low teacher pay has followed a...

While the students poured onto the soccer field, visual junior Alexis Sanchez took on the role of DJ, queuing the latest hip-hop favorites. SGA officers hurried along the sidelines to organize competitors, using megaphones to project over the booming music. Crowds gathered on the sidelines as the games began. SGA Co-Historian and digital media senior Sofia Campanella spoke through a microphone near...

Kicking off the first day of spirit week, students in all grades represented their classes by dressing according to their assigned music genres. Freshmen moseyed down the halls in cowboy boots and flannel shirts, while sophomores strutted in bright techno-pop colors. Juniors paraded in palazzo pants and flower crowns to represent indie music, while seniors traveled back in time to the fashion of the...

The Pep Rally dances are considered the highlight of Spirit Week to many; they express the themes of the individual classes, encourage cheering and excitement from the bleachers, and showcase impressive dance routines. Though students from all majors can join the Pep Rally dances, many participants shy away from joining the dance for yet another year due to an atmosphere they claim is exclusive.   “I participated in the dance sophomore year, and it was … very obviously catered towards...

As we get further into the month  of October, the temperature has slightly (emphasis on slightly) cooled from a warm 90 degrees to a bitter 80, and world of the most popular costumes and parties have begun to circulate campus. While it may be easy to get caught up in superficial Halloween culture, we should never forget to embrace the horror content produced by the film industry, especially during...

With Hanukkah’s candles all burnt and Christmas presents being wrapped, the holidays are in full swing. Classrooms are decorated, ugly sweaters are appearing, and jingle bells echo through the halls. Even though this time of the year can be jolly, sometimes gift giving can get stressful. Between your school and sports friends, family members, and Secret Santas, expenses can start adding up—not...

Foreign language teacher Thomas Ruth will be filling the shoes of former staff member Javier Mora as the boys’ soccer team coach for the 2018-2019 season. As games approach quickly, Mr. Ruth is assessing the boys’ skill levels, readying them for this year’s opponents. Taking over the team came naturally to Mr. Ruth. Having previously coached the team, Mr. Mora set a strong foundation for...