At Issue: Valentine’s Day is Overrated
Katelyn Leano, News Editor
February 8, 2019
Filed under Opinion
Every year, many people celebrate Valentine’s Day to proclaim their love for each other. However, those people are in relationships. People who are single, don’t honor it by having a romantic dinner. In fact, they don’t celebrate it at all because Valentine’s Day is overrated. Starting in...
At Issue: Valentine’s Day is not overrated
Caroline Baumker, Editor-in-Chief
February 8, 2019
Filed under Opinion
It is that time of year again where red, white and pink streamers hang from the ceiling or cling to the walls and couples are especially nice to each other. Yes, the holiday is a bit saccharine, but it is still sweet. Many people feel that over time, the holiday has faded from showing loved ones that...
District 202 buildings need alternative fuels
February 8, 2019
Filed under Opinion
In this day and age, people hear about climate change a lot as well as the dangers of global warming. Some schools have switched over to alternative fuels in order to help out the environment, but not all districts have made the switch. Plainfield Unit School District 202 currently operates at a monthly...
At Issue: We aren’t too old for Halloween
Caroline Baumker, Editor-in-Chief
November 12, 2018
As people mature, they start wondering if they are too old for holiday traditons they loved in childhood. One of these things is whether it is still cool to get dressed up on Halloween and go trick-or-treating. Despite what some people think, it is okay to be older and still dress up for the...
At Issue: High School students are too old for Halloween
Hunter Bish, Editorial Editor
November 12, 2018
Filed under Opinion
Santa Claus, Easter Bunny, Tooth Fairy. There always comes an age when children have to outgrow the fun and start embracing reality. One thing that does come under debate is whether or not high schoolers are too old for trick-or-treating. Many will say yes, including teens themselves. Halloween can...
Taking steps for student safety
October 31, 2018
Filed under Opinion
The rapid growth of violence in schools is causing many facilities to increase their security across the board. In response, District 202 has begun the new A.L.I.C.E. training for students in the buildings. The students are required to participate in the lockdown drills and follow A.L.I.C.E. procedures...
At issue: High School doesn’t prepare you for college
Caroline Baumker, Editor-In-Chief
October 5, 2018
Filed under Opinion
While high school does teach students some important subjects, it does not adequately prepare students for all the rigors of college. It is true that both high school teachers and college professors help their students when they are confused about something or recommend tutors to them. Compared to...
At issue: High School DOES prepare you for college
Hunter Bish, Editorial Editor
October 5, 2018
Filed under Opinion
Four years and a test determine where students land in the post-high school world, but a staggering and resilient question is whether those four years and the SAT/ACT truly do prepare students for college or not? Though many current in-school students will say no, most researchers will provide many...
Film industry cast diversity gives all children role models
Lauren Hansen, Editor-in-Chief
May 8, 2018
Filed under Opinion
Many people will argue about the lack of diversity in the film industry. Remember the 2016 Oscars? This event had unquestionable controversy because for the second year in a row all lead and supporting actor nominations were white. This problem was adjusted slightly in 2017 when seven non- white actors...
Student disinterest causes winter dance cancellation
Lauren Hansen, Editor-in-Chief
February 26, 2018
Filed under Opinion
There won’t be a winter dance this year due to a lack of student interest and organization. “In my nine years at North, we have always had a hard time getting students to attend the winter dance. We have also had to cancel in the past for the same reason,” Principal Ross Draper said. Whether...
Equal Employment Opportunities
February 26, 2018
Filed under Opinion
The image of the U.S. is that it prides itself on being the pinnacle of equality, but reality paints a different picture. The workplace undoubtedly has one of the biggest shows of inequality. There are countless anti- discrimination laws in place including those for age, gender, disability, origin...
Holiday grab bags bring unnecessary stress to participants
Lauren Hansen, Editor-In-Chief
December 13, 2017
Filed under Opinion
I’m not sure how common grab bags are for other people, but in my family, they are a Christmas tradition. This is my first year with the adults and I’ve been stressing about what to get for months. The event itself has its own causes for confusion. I can never keep up with the rules because they...
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