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Note: Want to see the original article? Check out the opinions tab of our site!! Written by Robert Schader I am writing in response to the article titled, “AT’s PE Should Reconsider Rules for Student Athletes” dated October 22, 2021 because I feel it was an inaccurate account of how the online PE course operates …
Rebuttal: Online PE is a positive asset to students Read More »
Addison Trail and District 88 have consistently demonstrated care for upholding positive traditions and amending or eradicating those which are no longer beneficial to our school given the current situation. Today, we are incredibly grateful to say that they are working to demonstrate this same principle as they look over our dress code. This messy, …
Editorial – Dress code policy inappropriate for school Read More »
PE is a problem for me. As a student taking online PE, I know for a fact that I am not alone in saying that my heart rate monitor doesn’t work. For those unfamiliar with the online PE class, students have a band that tracks their heart rate and exercise. The band awards the students …
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Texas lawmakers on, Sept. 21, 2021, passed the most restrictive law on abortion in the United States, prohibiting women from undergoing abortion after 6 weeks of pregnancy. The Supreme Court refused to block this law with a vote of 5-4. With Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s recent passing, Justice Amy Coney Barrett, a well-known …
Texas’ unjust abortion law renews debate on what’s at the heart of the argument Read More »
The United States Justice Department has sued the state of Texas over the state’s new controversial abortion law. The lawsuit comes after the law was passed on Sept. 1 and bans all abortions after six weeks, which is far before most people know that they are pregnant. The Justice Department hopes to go through the …
Opinion: Garland justified in bringing action to Texas for its new abortion law Read More »
As the regular season comes to a close, the Chicago White Sox have zeroed in on a spot for the 2021 playoffs. Considering the last time they won the AL Central was 2008, they were due for one. The Sox beat out the Cleveland Indians on Sept. 23, 7-2, to clinch the AL Central. Heading …
Opinion: Chicago White Sox clinch AL Central, weigh possible rosters Read More »
Many students across the Addison community prepared for their AP Tests which started Monday. Similar to last year, students are able to take their AP test from home digitally. As of this year, the implementation of new strict protocols, to comply with CDC guidelines, has enabled Addison Trail to return to school for hybrid learning …
President Biden gave an address to a joint session of Congress on April 28, commemorating the end of his first 100 days in office and stating his plans for the rest of his presidency. The President talked on a plethora of topics, but the majority of his speech focused on his administration’s response to the …
Biden’s First 100 Days: Ups and Downs, Twists and Turns Read More »
With the NFL draft just hours away, here’s a final look at where I think some of the top prospects will end up in the first round. Jaguars: Trevor Lawrence, QB, Clemson This is by far the easiest prediction in the draft. Lawrence is the clear top dog in this Quarterback class and would fulfill …
Last week a Chicago Police officer shot 13-year-old Adam Toledo sending the city into a fury of riots and protests, calling for better police accountability and even the defunding of the Chicago Police Department. But last week there was also a drive-by shooting of seven-year-old Jaslyn Adams sparking calls for better police funding to combat …
Fight the Disease, Not the Symptoms: It’s Time to Rethink How We Handle Crime Read More »