The Student Newspaper of Addison Trail High School
As the beginning of the new year kicks off, so does midterm election season for the new congress seats, where the projected election numbers tremendously miscalculated who was actually voted in. As the election approached, it was projected that republicans would take control in both the House of Representative and the Senate by large majorities, …
As the internet has progressed over recent decades, so has its involvement in our lives. Social media has boomed into platforms that have tremendous influence on everything in society, including politics. We see politicians, news channels, and legislation ideas all the time when we open any social media platform. As social media progresses in society …
Social media breeds an environment for extremism Read More »
There are many different cliches used in our everyday life. One common cliche is, “Money can’t buy happiness.” The phrase is supposed to insight the idea that happiness comes from within yourself, and not material possessions. This is not something that is entirely the truth. While anyone from any financial background can be a relatively …
Not all cliches are gospel… Money can buy happiness Read More »
With the rise in school shootings around the nation, people are looking to take precautions to keep their children safe. Some schools are looking into arming their teachers against the cause. While at first glance the idea of arming teachers may seem like a reasonable option, it is in no way the solution we should …
Pickleball is currently America’s fastest-growing sport in terms of popularity. The number of people playing pickleball grew by 40 percent between 2019 and 2021. The sport takes upon elements from other sports such as tennis, badminton, and ping pong. The question we are all trying to answer is, why is Pickleball suddenly such a popular …
People who like music by the Eagles may also like Pickleball Read More »
In recent years, tensions have risen regarding the idea of what type of books schools should be allowed to expose students to, especially when it comes to books with themes of race and gender identity. Since 2021, over 1,600 book titles have been banned in public schools across 32 different states.Close to half of the …
Under Illinois law, public schools are required to have at least three fire drills every school year. Learning fire evacuation is an important skill, but it is not the skill of utmost importance. While fire drills are required three times, school shooting drills are required once, and there is a concerning lack of thought behind …
By today’s standards, 3 fire drills vs. 1 shooting drill makes zero sense Read More »
Many people, but especially seniors and juniors, know the struggle of figuring out their preferred school, as well as their major. This process combined with other responsibilities such as school, extracurriculars, and work puts a lot of pressure on future college freshmen. Picking out the right college and the right major comes around so much …
You don’t have to be sure about what you want to do after high school Read More »
Lazy, entitled, spoiled. These are just some of the words I keep hearing whenever people are talking about my generation. High school has given me the opportunity to meet incredible, hard working people. Hearing so many people from older generations describe us in such a way feels like we are all just set out for …
Criticism of young people is a much too normal habit Read More »
University of Pennsylvania swimmer Lia Thomas made history on March 18 as she won the women’s Division I national title in the 500 yard freestyle event. Thomas is the first known transgender woman to win a Division I title. The victory led to a national conundrum, with several feminist groups feeling that the swimmer’s ability …