Opinions – THIS IS YORK

Don’t let King of the Couch tradition die

June 20, 2018

Last school year, York's unique homecoming tradition of King of the Couch to raise school spirit encompassed a total of eight groups-- an all-time record. However, we face a dilemma this upcoming school year. This beloved tradition has encountered a lack of interest from the class of 2019, which will,...

Consent apps: yes or no?

Honey Tey, Business & Production Manager

May 14, 2018

Filed under Opinions, Showcase

I recently came across an interesting article published by The UK Telegraph that exposed a rise in something called “consent apps." As ridiculous as it sounds, it actually does exist. According to Helena Horton, the author of “Rise of 'consent apps' as millennials sign digital contracts before t...

Tags: consent, ITSONUS, opinion, sexual assult prevention

Voices for change: Listen up!

Grace Tully and Ellie Ryan

May 8, 2018

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The Parkland shooting was a horrific tragedy amongst the many that have plagued American citizens in recent years, but what sets this incident apart from others is the uprising that it’s caused. Students at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School began a momentous crusade against current gun laws, campa...

“Personal” information: online data influences more than you think

Ellie Davis, Sports Editor

May 7, 2018

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You’re searching for something on social media or maybe online shopping. Later, when you’re scrolling through your timeline, an ad pops up for the same product you were looking at before. How does this website know you’re interested if you were searching for it on another site? This is an exampl...

Why you should wear a chronograph to prom

Sarah Pinkowski, Reporter

April 17, 2018

Filed under Features, Opinions, Showcase, Sports

Prom is one of the most important days of a high school student’s life. It’s the dance that almost every student has been looking forward to since the beginning of their freshman year. Hair, makeup and nail appointments are set up months in advance, the entire first half of the year is spent tryin...

Take the Young Politicians Gubernatorial Poll

Rachel Perry, Features Editor

February 26, 2018

Filed under Opinions

In wake of the upcoming Illinois elections, Young Politicians club created a poll to gather research on how York students are feeling towards the elections. Ranging from the sheriff election to Illinois Attorney General election, this poll covers it all. Click this link to access it. https://go...