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The buzz of caffeine: a harmful drug for students

Sarah Ross Latimer, staff writer April 11, 2024

Caffeine, the beloved stimulant of many high school students, can be both a blessing and a curse. While the drug may provide a much-needed energy boost to get through long study sessions and early morning...

United States Government Under Review: The Senate

Tommy Nichol, contributing writer April 10, 2024

The Senate has become the center of a myriad of controversy in the modern political era. From the blocking of Merrick Garland’s appointment to the Supreme Court for two years, to the recent “hold”...

Digital ACT testing beneficial to students

Digital ACT testing beneficial to students

Hugh Wilson, contributing writer March 4, 2024

Anyone who has ever taken the ACT, knows that it’s no easy feat. It’s a three hour test with 215 questions and an essay. It’s more than the length of it that’s nerve-wracking; the test is a crucial...

Middle class shrinking due to expensive education

Middle class shrinking due to expensive education

Kendall Kipping, opinions editor March 4, 2024

The middle class makes up around 50% of the American population, and is defined as people whose annual household incomes are two-thirds to double the national median. But, families that may have been middle...

A new era of professional golf

A new era of professional golf

Brody Denevan and Fisher Giles March 4, 2024

PGA Tour: By: Brody Denevan Following the launch of LIV Golf in June 2022, the constant debate of whether to support the PGA Tour or LIV Golf League has been encompassing the golf community. It comes...

A critique of the heinous holiday we call Valentine’s

Jackson Doss, contributing writer February 16, 2024

While there are those who send flowers, buy chocolates, and go on dates with their loved ones on Valentine’s Day, many remain alone, wondering why this is a real holiday. Most people around the world...

End of an era: CFB says goodbye to four team playoff

End of an era: CFB says goodbye to four team playoff

Howard Hyneman, staff writer February 5, 2024

The end of the four team playoff era was capped off with a 27-13 Michigan Wolverine victory over the Washington Huskies. Michigan capped off a perfect 15-0 season, a feat only captured by five other teams....

Alpha generation learning cause for concern

Alpha generation learning cause for concern

The Editorial Staff February 5, 2024

Generation Alpha is the  youngest generation, composed  of children and pre-teens born  between 2010 and 2025. Recently, the internet has been  filled with posts claiming that  Generation Alpha is...

Fast fashion needs to go out of style

Fast fashion needs to go out of style

Alexa Farese, staff writer December 20, 2023

Fast fashion is an overconsumption of cheaply made clothing items that are on trend and have a very short lifespan. This is an ever growing problem globally, but particularly in the U.S.. Shein, H&M,...

What’s the best time to put up Christmas decorations?

What’s the best time to put up Christmas decorations?

The Editorial Staff December 18, 2023

Addison Franks: The best time to put up Christmas decorations is the weekend after Thanksgiving. This gives Thanksgiving its time to shine and allows you to start getting in the Christmas spirit a little...

Better prevention of drunk driving in Mississippi necessary

Better prevention of drunk driving in Mississippi necessary

Kendall Kipping, opinions editor November 6, 2023

While drunk driving offenses have been a prevalent and severe issue in the United States for decades now, little has been done to truly combat the root of the issue. Driving under the influence of alcohol...

Taylor Swift boosts Kelces popularity VS Travis Kelce, self-made man, needs to help

Taylor Swift boosts Kelce’s popularity VS Travis Kelce, self-made man, needs to help

Alexa Farese and Fisher Giles November 6, 2023

Taylor Swift boosts Kelce's popularity: By: Alexa Farese The National Football League is Taylor Swift’s biggest fan with the rumors of her alleged relationship with Travis Kelce, the tight end for...

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