How an entire generation has lost the ability to listen
I’ve always been somewhat of a Chatty Cathy. In second grade I was sent to the principal’s office for a “behavioral issue” that involved me and opening my mouth […]
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Anime isn’t weird, believe it
A young boy, hated by all, dreams of becoming the leader of his village. He sets out on many missions and battles fate to train as a […]
Seriously…Put the Phone Down
You’re driving down your neighborhood when your friend sends you a funny text. Do you reply? You say, “It’s not that big of a deal I won’t hurt anybody,” so […]
High school students need to take a break (sometimes)
I have been on this planet for 17 long years, and within those 17 years, I have met people who consider themselves older and wiser than me. The favorite thing […]
Lack of funds may mean lack of opportunity
School should be the central element of equality in society. Everyone has to complete 10 grades of schooling. Everyone is a given a chance. Kind of. From what I have seen, […]
Evaluating the importance of school
Opinion By J1 Reporter Daisy Owen School is ‘an institution for educating children’, but what kind of education are these institutions providing? Students learn about topics like the […]
The Outcast of Female Hockey Fans
The most annoying response I could anticipate getting when telling someone I’m a hockey fan is the dreaded, “oh really?”, followed by a series of detailed questions and […]
Life is What Happens When You Put Your Phone Down
Within five seconds of leaving your house I guarantee you will see someone (or everyone) with a phone. I constantly see people texting at the stoplight next to me […]
“Beautiful Boy” gives drug addiction a familiar face
My dad and I walked out of the theater after seeing “Beautiful Boy.“ I didn’t say a word, because I was trying to process what I had just seen. We didn’t […]
Stay in School, Kids
Abby’s Aesthetic By J1 Reporter Abby Elkins You’ve undoubtedly had those days at school that just really test your limits. You get your test back and it’s nowhere near the […]
The Field Day frenzy never ends
It is 122 days away. 122 days until your class’s peak of the school year or your class’s downfall. 122 days until you put on an amazing show, […]
Knowledge Vs. Imagination
Within this generation, we are constantly reminded of the conceptual idea that grades, test scores, and any numerical ranking has the power […]
Early mornings cause anxiety
Colleen’s Clickbait Opinion By J1 Reporter Colleen Sully “You don’t get enough sleep. Go to bed earlier. Why are you always tired? Wake up!” These statements circle through my ears […]
Loving Yourself Through Thick and Thin
Self confidence is a concept many girls struggle to fulfill. It’s like a rollercoaster. One minute you feel good about yourself, then you see something online or read a mean […]
The gift of stress keeps on giving
Set up the Christmas tree. Buy all the presents. Wrap everything, and I mean everything. Make a side dish. Hang the lights. Spend time with family. Go to work. Go […]
Social media: Burden or a gift to today’s teens?
These days everyone uses social media. I am guilty of it. So is every other Marian girl and teenager. We use it to express ourselves, but in a very […]
Puppies Provide True Love for Life
Everyone in this world wants to be loved unconditionally. We all want a love that knows our flaws and doesn’t fluctuate. Many people search for the entirety […]
Being a child of an immigrant is hard, being an immigrant is harder
Children of immigrants can be ungrateful, uneducated, and easily throw away their traditional values to follow American culture. This leads to the large amount of first generation citizens in […]
Memes and dark humor make me laugh
It’s safe to say that for most teenagers, memes are a familiar form of pop culture. It’s humor mixed with self expression and sometimes, utter stupidity. But the memes are […]
Toxic Phrases
By J1 Reporter Ella Meis Stop telling boys to “man up” or “real men don’t cry.” These phrases may seem harmless, however, they are extremely misogynistic and sexist. Not to […]
