Palm oil is derived from a type of palm tree that is from an area in the Congo Rainforest. It is a cluster-fruiting tree that require a tropical climate; making any tropical rainforest the perfect place for these trees. This leads to the destruction of rainforests mainly in Indonesia due to the similar climate. Over…
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Comments and Corrections for Spring 2016 Issue
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Surprise Ice Results in Delayed Teachers and Unscheduled Study Hall
A surprise blast of winter weather delayed at least ten teachers on their way to school the morning of Tuesday, April 5th. Temperatures dropped into the low twenties overnight, and people woke up to a significant amount of snow on the ground. The resulting iciness caused numerous accidents and delays on major roadways. All students were…
Abortion Should Be Illegal: Guest Editorial by Tatianna Boyer
Abortion is taking the life of an innocent living human being, it’s as simple as that. It should not be a choice to abort a child, life begins at conception. Once fertilization begins, that human individual is created with a unique genetic identity that will remain unchanged throughout his or her life. It should not…
The Pledge of Allegiance “Under God”: Guest Editorial by Ian Tallman
Every student who has ever attended a public school in America has done at least one thing in common, the Pledge of Allegiance. Ever since its creation in 1892 by Francis Bellamy it has been recited countless times. The only difference is that until 1923 the Pledge read, “I pledge allegiance to my Flag and…
Abortion: When Is It OK? Guest Editorial by Santana Eberhart
I believe that abortion should be only under certain circumstances. I know of women and girls who have gotten abortions either because they were forced, or pressured, or simply “not ready to be a parent”. Those are just the most common reasons, there are women who’ve gotten pregnant from rape, there are women who didn’t…
Presidential Candidates on Illegal Immigration: Guest Editorial by Cody Christie
The 2016 election has many different, but also similar, candidates to choose from for our next term of presidency. Many topics have been presented infront of these candidates to record their reactions and plans for the future. One of these important topics is that of illegal immigration into the United States. Every year, an estimated…
Why D.A.R.E. is Harmful – Guest Editorial by Jacob Schriefer
I believe that D.A.R.E is harmful not because of the exposure to drugs, not because of the light attitude of students in the program, but because it is taught far too early for most of it to be effective. D.A.R.E is taught around fifth grade which in my opinion is far too early for any…
Why School Uniforms Should Not Be Mandatory – Guest Editorial by Richie Boscardin
I think that making school uniforms mandatory on students is a bad idea not because of the violence it can create but also by the self expression that would deprive the students. I think that when students are going to school they should get the freedom to choose what they want to wear and would…
Vegetarianism Does Not Stop the Death of Animals – Guest Editorial by Ryan Humphrey
What diet involves animal product, vegetables, and no meat? A vegetarian diet! What diet excludes ALL animal product? A vegan diet! These food choices are two completely different things. One supports the dairy industry and one does not. The dairy industry is responsible for 21,000,000 dairy calves’ lives lost every year. These calves are sold…