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Why No One Talks About Failing — And Why That Has to Change 

Why No One Talks About Failing — And Why That Has to Change 

Prachi Soni May 13, 2025

In schools across the country, students are urged to accomplish more than ever. With GPA anxiety, college applications, and the carefully constructed life of social media, success is expected—but failure...

Video Games: Are They a Problem?

Video Games: Are They a Problem?

Eulalio Reyes Herrera May 12, 2025

Video games are taking the world by storm; they are fun and addictive, which can lead to problems. These problems are usually found in teenage boys and some teenage girls. Based on personal interviews...

Which Extinct Animal Will Be Revived Next?

Which Extinct Animal Will Be Revived Next?

Tyrone Williams May 3, 2025

Animals that have been extinct are being revived or on the way to being revived. There is a difference between reviving extinct animals and creating near replicas of them.   Scientists are creating animals...

The Life of a Band Alumnus

The Life of a Band Alumnus

Nya Postley, Reporter November 9, 2024

“I wouldn’t be anywhere if I didn’t join band. It has opened many doors and opportunities for me and others to get into colleges such as Jackson State, Hampton, Alabama State, Central State, and...

Bring On the Night

Bring On the Night

Kaylin Wilson September 23, 2024

Get ready for an eventful week of school spirit! Monday is the start of the countdown to Homecoming. Outfits for Spirit Week: Monday is “Anything But A Bookbag” Tuesday is “Jersey Day” ...

Ms. Collins leading her Spanish class.

What Makes a Good Teacher? Loving & Understanding

Imani Willis April 11, 2024

A good teacher is somebody who takes time out for a student as if they were their own child.  Spanish Teacher Vanessa Collins is just such a person. A former student of Collins who is now a senior,...

Child Development Classes Are for All Genders

Child Development Classes Are for All Genders

Susana Millan, Editor April 10, 2024

“The biggest misconception people get from the course is that it’s only for girls,” said Child Development teacher, Patricia Green. “Anybody can take this course. It is mostly girls, but it is...

Music Is Beneficial in the Classroom

Music Is Beneficial in the Classroom

Micaela Jones April 9, 2024

It turns out that music on your phone can have a beneficial effect on your learning. But you need to understand when to turn your phone on, and when to turn your phone off. Junior S Martinez recognizes...

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