While most schools are notorious for never serving the greatest food, it is safe to say that our school has really made some improvements. Since the fall semester has started, I am one who has bought lunch almost every day. Although this doesn’t make me an expert of any sort, I think I have tried…
Category: Opinion
OPINION: Let’s Talk About Mental Health
Arguably one of the most controversial yet unspoken topics that our students are dealing with is mental health. The current health services offered by our school only pertain to physical health and preventing the spreading of illness, according to the district website. Although guidance and counseling are provided, the perception of school counselors…
OPINION: Simply Sort to be Green
Lunch is chaotic – a 45-minute time frame that goes by in a flash. Once those minutes are up, hundreds of students in the cafeteria congregate at the trash trolleys, where they are expected to sort each item properly. In the chaos that inevitably ensues, I’ve personally encountered dozens of students rushing to…
OPINION: Stop Canceling People
In high school culture, social media is rampant. We use Snapchat, Instagram, and Twitter to connect with each other through story times and shared experiences. However, a new trend has emerged among almost all of our social media platforms: canceling. Canceling is the act of boycotting a specific person or brand for acting in a…
The Paw Print – December 2018 Issue
The Paw Print December 2018 issue is available here at Issuu.com or on your Issuu app. Also, hard copies are located outside the front office, by the library and room B210.
OPINION: Astrology Might Be a Bad Sign
Although astrology dates back thousands of years, today 70 percent of people read their horoscope and 51 percent of people value it’s advice according to a poll taken by The Conversation. However, it’s been proven that now our astrology signs don’t even match up with the present day alignment of the planets. So why do…
OPINION: Try ‘Old’ Medicine
Holistic healing techniques have been used to treat illness for almost 5000 years. Holistic medicine, also known as complementary and alternative medicine, considers the whole body, including the mind and spirit. This practice, however, doubted, is valid and an incredibly safe and reliable healing method. Holistic healing started as a…
The Paw Print – November 2018 Issue
The Paw Print November 2018 issue is available here at Issuu.com or on your Issuu app. Also, hard copies are located outside the front office, by the library and room B210.
OPINION: Vaping Citations Costly
Eighteen students have already been issued vaping citations in these first few months of this school year. Over the summer, the school decided to implement a new policy on vaping and being caught with vapes on campus. From now on, if found with an e-cigarette, students will be issued a Class C citation as well…
OPINION: A Person First Before Hurtful Words
From a young age, children are often taught that their words don’t impact others. Many of our students believe that their words lack meaning as well. Students are using harmful and dehumanizing words, like “retarded” or “autistic” every day. This can no longer be tolerated, as it sets up an environment for bullying, ignorance, and…
