The Struggles of Modern Journalism

Ethan Thomas, Contributing Reporter
May 19, 2017
Filed under Opinions

One of the most unique things about our current society is the vast difference that we see from the present, to even ten years ago. While some components of our modern society are remarkably beneficial for us, there are other components that have began to struggle as the years have gone by. One such co...

Swim policy for girls: unjust or reasonable?

Angelica DeBenedictis, Contributing Reporter
May 19, 2017
Filed under Opinions

According to York’s Course Offerings book, all students are to take two quarters of aquatics during their semesters of gym at some point in their high school career. Under normal circumstances, it can be smooth sailing. However, there is a time of the month in which this becomes particularly problematic....

EDITORIAL: It’s time to patch up our divided nation

Ella Lee and Kylie Travers
May 5, 2017
Filed under Opinions, Showcase

Though bureaucratic disagreement has peaked recently, there is one thing both sides can agree on: this year has been incredibly polarizing. Since the moment the 2016 presidential candidates were announced, liberals and conservatives alike have begun to close themselves off to conversations with the other...

Why we need feminism–Women’s History Month

Gracie Tully, Graphics Editor
March 24, 2017
Filed under Opinions, Showcase

I’m sure there are a plethora of things that may come to mind when you think about feminism: men-hating, hypocritical, ungrateful, overreacting, attention-seeking women whose actions are akin to tantrums thrown by toddlers. Feminism is one of the most controversial movements to take place in America, wh...

Women in the workplace

Jude DeMotte and Rachel Perry, Reporter
March 23, 2017
Filed under Opinions, Showcase

Societal pressures have been put on women since the beginning of time to act a certain way and participate in only certain activities. Women have evolved from the typical housewife into powerful CEO’s, but despite the workforce evolving into an equal space, women still face much discrimination at the...

Diversity isn’t as simple as black and white

Jude DeMotte and Rachel Perry, Reporter
March 10, 2017
Filed under Opinions, Showcase

Throughout all ages in Hollywood, there has been a common trend: whitewashing. Although casts are becoming more and more diverse, there is still much room to grow in other areas of diversity. "There is a select group of black actors that are seen in Hollywood and the rest aren’t represented,” ...