York’s ranking of the top ten Gatorade flavors
Brendan Tully, Reporter
September 27, 2019
Ever since Gatorade was created by scientists at the University of Florida for use by its football team, the beverage has become an extremely popular drink among millions of people. With its popularity, Gatorade has evolved to create dozens of new flavors. From Fruit Punch to Lime Cucumber, Gator...
Fantasy Football 2019-2020: Love, Hate and Sleeper Picks
Jake Hansmann, Reporter
September 5, 2019
The beginning of the NFL season means different things for different people. For some, it signifies the start of the emotional roller coaster that is dictated by every play by their beloved team. For others, it is the beginning of the most thinking they will do all year, to put together the perfect fan...
Don’t take identity politics too far
Louis Cimino, Contributing Reporter
May 22, 2019
Pride is a double-edged sword. On one hand, it gives a person the confidence they need to face the trials of life, the self-respect that allows them to conduct themselves with dignity and the ability to feel a deep sense of satisfaction in their work, self or family. On the other hand, too much pride ...
The best movie of all time is “Good Will Hunting”, how do you like dem apples?
Rachel Perry, Y's Tales Editor-in-Chief
May 16, 2019
Across everyday conversations, minor discussions in passing, and in almost every ice breaker known to man, the question arises “what is your favorite movie,”. Now, I am here to answer not just what my favorite movie is, but what movie earns the title of the best movie of all time. Brac...
“Man up”… or not
Grace Moriarty, Managing Editor-Web
May 13, 2019
In 2019, phrases like “man up”, “you (insert verb) like a girl” or “nice guys finish last” are heard all the time in movies, television shows and even from family and friends who have our best interests at heart. These phrases are not only insulting to girls but to boys, too. Thes...
Mental Illness is not glamorous
Sarah Pinkowski, Features Editor
May 6, 2019
I’ll come right out and say it: mental illness is not glamorous. It’s not glamorous when you can’t get out of bed in the morning and your mom is pleading for you to go to school. It’s not glamorous at 3 a.m. when you’re crying yourself to sleep, thinking about every way in which you’ve...
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Joey Leonardo is a senior at York and is the sports editor of This Is York. Outside of school, he enjoys partaking in basketball, golf, and playing video games with his friends. Over the summer he interned...