EDITORIAL: Weight Dual Credit Classes Like They Deserve
Students who take dual credit challenge themselves as much as AP students, so they should be rewarded in the same way. The extra GPA points should apply to dual credit as well as AP classes.
Category: Opinion
Sophia’s Corner Black History Month Special: Josephine Baker
On this week’s Black History month special, we’ll be talking about the late dancer, actress, singer, and activist Josephine Baker. She helped break down many doors for many black entertainers, both here in America, as well as overseas.
EDITORIAL: One Semester AP Courses are Restricting Student Success
In senior year, one most likely has to take a half semester government class and a half semester economics class. For AP students, this is especially restricting to success.
Norbert Rillieux: The First Chemical Engineer
Widely recognized as one of the first chemical engineers, Norbert Rillieux revolutionized how sugar was produced, changing the industry forever. Although he lived in a society where slavery still existed and free people of color were discriminated against, he managed to find success for his creative inventions.
Sophia’s Corner Black History Month Special: James Baldwin
The second person to be discussed during this Black History Month special is essayist, playwright and novelist, James Baldwin. He published many critically acclaimed books and essays in the 50s and 60s that focused on the black experience in America and race relations between blacks and whites.
EDITORIAL: Not All AP Teachers Are Qualified
With more requirements put on AP teachers, such as a yearly exam and routine conferences in their subject areas, students who want to get ahead in their academic careers can get the training they need.
EDITORIAL: Students Need to Fight Their Ego
School fights lead to nothing but a poor outcome for all students involved.
I Scream, You Scream, We All Scream For Study Hall
A great way to eliminate that stress is through adding a study hall period. Study hall can improve GPA and reduce stress levels in kids.
Sophia’s Corner: Black History Month Special: Angela Davis
Black History Month starts Feb. 1 and we want to use this time to recognize famous African-American activists, writers, and entertainers. The first person to start off this Black History Month is activist, scholar, and author Angela Davis.
Don’t Reed Into It: Racism is Still Alive in Sports
Mario Ballotelli in 2013, Adam Jones and Yu Darvish in 2017, Raheem Sterling in 2018. All of these professional athletes are victims of racism, being demeaned while on the stage they have worked so hard to compete on.