13 Going On 18: Teenagers are Being Rushed into Adult Decisions Too Quickly
Throughout their lives, kids have one common question that they are asked by their peers, whether they are other kids, or adults: “What do you want to be when you grow up?”
Author: Talon Editorial
This story is an editorial written by a group of Talon Opinion Editors. It represents a researched and informed opinion collected through interviews, research, student observations and experiences.
The Problem With School Wifi: Schoolwork Is No Longer Safe
Completing classwork, watching YouTube or accessing social media, and even contacting friends are nearly impossible due to the blanket security filter that the school wifi has.
Stop with the Show: Special Ed Students Remain Limited in Elective Choices
With an abundance of classes to choose from, students are often overwhelmed with choices; however, students with special needs are instead underwhelmed rather than overwhelmed because of they’re limited to only taking Partner’s Art and Partner’s Theatre once during their entire high school experience.
EDITORIAL: Too Many Cars, Not Enough Spaces
Parking is very difficult to find when a student has first period off, or starts their day with KCAL.
EDITORIAL: We Need More Counselors
High school students and parents can agree that they aren’t given enough attention from their counselors. This is because there simply aren’t enough counselors to accommodate the thousands of students attending each high school in Keller ISD.
EDITORIAL: Did YOU Wash Your Hands Today?
Have you used any of the school bathrooms lately? Even if you haven’t, you are well known to the fact that they are no Buc-ee’s. During every passing period there is a line of students far out of several bathrooms. Read more
EDITORIAL: Keller ISD Needs a Larger Graduation Venue
As a result of growing class sizes, Keller ISD should move the graduation site form the UTA College Park Center to a larger venue in order to accommodate everyone. A larger venue would allow for more flexibility and space for each ceremony.
EDITORIAL: Badges Were a Waste of Money
These IDs barely help improve school security, and lots of people are not taking them seriously. Even security officers have not been asking to see the badges of students who are not wearing them, so the money spent on the custom lanyards and student IDs was ultimately wasted.
EDITORIAL: Why All Teachers Should Be Trained for CPR
According to the American Heart Association, every year hundreds of thousands of Americans die from cardiac arrest. Since cardiac arrest can happen anywhere at anytime, there is no reason that teachers should not be required to get certified in CPR and other basic life support techniques.
EDITORIAL: Timber Creek Should Start Actually Recycling
Both the staff and the students should make a larger effort to recycle and be conscientious of how much is wasted.