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Liberty and Justice for Some

Liberty and Justice for Some

Megan Douty, Editor in Chief November 14, 2024

An odor of dried blood, sour milk, and rotting flesh filled the small enclosures, their cold concrete floors and cinder-block walls trapping the nauseating stench. Inmates who committed crimes ranging...

Why representation matters in sports

Why representation matters in sports

Madison Heimer, Writer October 31, 2024

When was the last time you went to a swim meet? How about a tennis match? Nationwide people have different interests. Some like fashion, some are into music, or science, but above all it's a known fact...

Are diamonds a girl's best friend? Engagement rings: A timeline & analysis

Are diamonds a girl’s best friend? Engagement rings: A timeline & analysis

Madison Heimer, Writer October 31, 2024

It's common for an engagement ring to have a large stone, usually a diamond, and these rings are thought of as the greatest declaration of love, with the rather tiny piece of jewelry representing a couple's...

The importance of compassionate educators

The importance of compassionate educators

Mariam Diaby, Writer October 31, 2024

 Children across America are expected to consistently attend school ready to learn, however, this is impacted when students do not have quality teachers. Children are constantly told that they should...

Abandoned fragments in space threaten future travels

Abandoned fragments in space threaten future travels

Anthony Parkman, Writer October 31, 2024

ESA’s Space Debris Office constantly monitors this ever-evolving debris situation, and every year publishes a report on the current state of the debris environment. Since the beginning of the space age...

Is the glass half-full?

Is the glass half-full?

Jasmine Smith, Writer October 17, 2024

Ladies and gentlemen, we've done it. For the first time in human history, Johan Rockström, co-chair of the Global Commission on the Economics of Water and report author, revealed yesterday that we have...

Group 764 and the dangers of the internet

Group 764 and the dangers of the internet

Jasmine Pescarino, Writer October 17, 2024

Let’s face it, in the year 2024, everyone has some form of social media. Whether that be Instagram, Snapchat, or even messaging apps like Facebook Messenger, almost everyone has some form of connection...

ALA Laurel Girls State: A Call To Action

ALA Laurel Girls State: A Call To Action

Megan Douty, Editor in Chief October 17, 2024

“We are so excited to welcome you to the 2024 Girls State Program.” A sentence that painted smiles across the faces of thousands of young women throughout the country. They fashioned these smiles through...

From Coffee and Pickles to McDonalds- School Lunches Subject to Controversy

From Coffee and Pickles to McDonalds- School Lunches Subject to Controversy

Anthony Parkman, Writer October 3, 2024

Since 1910, student lunches have lacked nutrition. According to Ordo.com, the school lunches have changed over time.  In 1910 the lunches had soup, bread and milk. In the 1920s it was coffee, potato...

Give me a R-E-S-P-E-C-T: It’s Time to Accept Cheer is a Sport

Give me a R-E-S-P-E-C-T: It’s Time to Accept Cheer is a Sport

Normaris Franco Luna, Writer October 3, 2024

Jumping, tumbling, and stunting are just a few things cheerleading has in store for their audience. According to the NCAA, cheerleading has been around since late 1898. It started out as a group of male...

Pamela Philips’ Powerful Impact on the Manchester Community 

Pamela Philips’ Powerful Impact on the Manchester Community 

Megan Douty, Editor in Chief October 3, 2024

The town is mourning the loss of Pamela Philips, a beloved counselor who grievously passed away on August 16th. She left behind a legacy of empathy, dedication, and an unmatched impact on the Manchester...

Why is pollution (air pollution) such a problem?

Why is pollution (air pollution) such a problem?

Greg Hamm June 14, 2023

Can you imagine a world different from ours today, an exposure from pollution that causes extreme hazards to every single soul and organism? Pollution is an introduction to toxic materials that can create...

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