Simple Schultz: The importance of animals in my life
Gracie Schultz, Co-Executive Editor
March 16, 2020
Animals are definitely an important part of my life. I’ve always had an abundance of animals thriving throughout my house, and I had never really realized how important they were to me until a few years ago. I have a variety of animals in my house, so I will name them all for you. First, I have three...
No Nonsense Nadia: Why color blind ideology is more harmful than helpful
Nadia Hernandez, Co-Executive Editor
March 15, 2020
Many people have this preconceived mindset that if they acknowledge someone’s race, it’s racist. However, we fail to remember that race is part of our identity and is crucial to society’s diversity. We do not do justice to people of color when we ignore their ethnicity and race. Many people believe...
Automatic voter registration is necessary
Staff
March 15, 2020
As technology has advanced, we have been given access to multitudes of information instantly. Communication is accessible at our fingertips. We live in a society where so much is at our convenience. However, there are areas we can improve upon to benefit the public, especially those who may not have...
Simply Schultz
Gracie Schultz, Co-Executive Editor
February 11, 2020
As the winter season is at its peak, it has come to my realization that seasonal depression really is a thing. I spent a whole day lying in my bed a few weeks ago because I emotionally could not get myself out of bed. According to ClevelandClinic.org, “Approximately half a million people in the United...
No Nonsense Nadia
Nadia Hernandez, Co-Executive Editor
February 11, 2020
“In a racist society, it’s not enough to be non-racist, we must be anti-racist,” Angela Y. Davis, political activist. This quote echoes in my mind because Davis explores the idea that as a society, a community, we have to actively fight against prejudice. That involves racism, homophobia, and...
Asking for correct pronouns creates a safe classroom
Nadia Hernandez, Co-Executive Editor
February 11, 2020
Cisgender: someone who identifies with the gender they were assigned at birth Transgender: someone who doesn’t identify with the gender they were assigned at birth Non-binary: someone who identifies outside the male/female gender binary The question “What pronouns do you use?” has become familiar...
Possible changes in daylight saving could bring benefits
Nadia Hernandez, Co-Executive Editor
December 10, 2019
It’s 4:00 p.m., and the sun is starting to set. The day suddenly feels wasted, and that sluggish feeling overwhelms the body. But suddenly, the mind starts changing with the lack of sunlight, and the sluggish feeling never seems to go away. The changing season impacts more than just the surface, but...
Including new perspectives is vital to being an ally
Nadia Hernandez, Co-Executive Editor
December 10, 2019
Throughout my high school English career, I have been exposed to about two books written by women, and one from a Person of color author. Everything else has been written by a white man. These are the books that get labeled as classic literature and what advanced students should read in classes such as AP Li...
How I’m thankful for the life I’ve been given
Gracie Schultz, Co-Executive Editor
December 10, 2019
I am one of the luckiest people with the family I’ve been gifted. Despite having divorced parents, I truly believe the family I have and the things have happened, were intended to happen the way they did. With the holidays coming up, I definitely have a lot to keep in mind when it comes to the to...
Why applying to school as a dance major was difficult for me
Gracie Schultz, Co-Executive Editor
November 6, 2019
When thinking about going to college in the fall, I also have to think about all the things I’m leaving behind. Leaving not only my family, but also my friends from dance and school. Leaving my best friend is going to be the hardest part for me because she’s two years younger than me. I grew up with...
How my family taught me the importance of education
Nadia Hernandez, Co-Executive Editor
November 6, 2019
As I start to apply to colleges, I began reflecting on how lucky I am to be given the chance to continue my education. I will be the first one in my immediate family to go to college, and I proceed with my parents who were the first to get their master’s degrees. My family highly values education...
Undecided students should consider community college
Nadia Hernandez, Co-Executive Editor
November 6, 2019
At only the age of 18, teens have the immense pressure of choosing where to continue their education. One of the biggest questions that follow them is where do they start? There are many options for students on what to do after high school, but the most popular is a community college or a four year university....
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