U.S. & the World
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The Impacts of The Iran War
by Riley Lyons, sophomore On February 28th, the supreme leader of Iran was fatally killed in an attack in Iran. The attack, called “Operation Epic Fury” by the US, involved advanced military equipment costing millions of dollars. When they first attacked, they targeted Iran’s missile infrastructure as well as military sites. The wide-ranging strikes on… Read more
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Why Autism Awareness is important
By: Isyss Williams, Senior Autism, also known as ASD (autism spectrum disorder) is a medical condition that affects how people communicate, experience the world, and interact with each other. The word spectrum in autism refers to people’s diverse range of characteristics, strengths, and challenges. A person with autism might have advanced skills in one area… Read more
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All men ages 18-25 are now automatically being registered for the Military Draft
by Mary Fauerbach, freshman Beginning in December of 2026, all men between the ages of 18 and 25 are being registered for the military draft in all states. The world has more recently been in a series of events that have caused chaos and raised tension among neighboring countries. The question of war has arisen… Read more
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The science of addiction: how chemical rewards impact the brain
Kathleen Holderer, Freshman Addiction is not a moral failure, a character flaw, or a simple lack of willpower. Modern neuroscience has established that addiction, or substance use disorder, is a chronic, relapsing brain disease that fundamentally alters the brain’s structure and function. To understand the complexity of addiction, it is important to understand the neuroscience… Read more
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The Spectacular Artemis II Space Mission
By Vivienne Brichta, freshman The Artemis II is a monumental space mission that is laying the groundwork for America’s next moon landing and revealing captivating photos and stories of our solar system. The space journey was launched on the Orion rocket on April 1st, 2026, after facing some technical issues during the countdown. On April… Read more
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Punch: The Monkey that Captivated The World
Riley Lyons, Sophomore Located in Chiba, Japan, the monkey who has captivated the world is living his life to the fullest. Only seven months old, Punch the monkey has seemingly taken over social media and the hearts of many. He has gained many views because of his unique attachment to a stuffed orangutan. And because… Read more
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PA bill to excuse mental health absences in schools
Alaska Weaver, Freshmen Pennsylvania is considering adding a new law that allows students to have excused mental health days. However, there is controversy on the ethics, legality, and risks of the bill. The Bill The goal of this bill is to allow K-12 students to have mental health days without the fear of truancy. If… Read more
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What to know about the Iran and U.S. War
Alaska Weaver, Freshmen On Saturday, February 28, thousands of American soldiers aimed to hit regions across Iran, starting the first attack of the Iranian and U.S. war. “Operation Epic Fury” was approved by President Donald Trump and involved more than 100 attacks in 24 hours. The first attacks The military received its order on February… Read more
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Ground-Breaking Inventions by Women: Women’s History Month
by Wren Pyle, Sophomore From household items you use every day to life-saving inventions, women are the masterminds behind those creations. March is women’s history month, yet how many of you know the inventions behind many of our devices today? Women have invented chemotherapy, discovered that carbon dioxide and water vapor create greenhouse gases, invented… Read more
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Kansas’s SB 244: Helping public safety or hindering human rights?
by Vivienne Brichta, Freshman Kansas recently passed a law that immediately invalidated the driver’s licenses of 1,700 transgender individuals, as well as targeting many aspects of trans people’s lives in the name of public safety. This contentious law, known as Senate Bill 244, was passed by a state legislature Republican majority, despite Kansas Governor Laura… Read more