The Student Newspaper of Addison Trail High School
In the recent months, the citizens of Florida have expressed their concerns about a new legislation, the House Bill 1557 called “Parental Rights in Education,” but more widely known as the “Don’t Say Gay” bill. Opinions on the bill are split, as its supporters claim that the bill protects young students from being exposed to …
Florida’s ‘Don’t Say Gay’ bill passes, students walk out in protest Read More »
As students walk into AT, the main goal of everyone involved in their education is their success. During their high school journey, students acquire many different skills, sometimes not even realizing it. A crucial part of their success are the skills and support they receive at AT’s Library Media Center. The library has five staff …
LMC provides students with space to create and learn Read More »
In recent weeks, I was often met with the topic of racism and the importance of discussing it. Listening to and reading conversations on this topic, I have heard people complaining that they are tired of it being brought up in so many conversations. I’ve been going back and forth thinking about whether it’s appropriate …
Racism isn’t over: let the conversation roll forward Read More »
By Julia Rusiecki The last few years have been stressful for both teachers and students alike. The importance of the destigmatization of mental health has already been a topic that a lot of people started to raise, but with the pandemic having an even bigger impact on people, it became an even more essential issue. …
The spring season brings back many sports at AT, one of them being badminton. The team had its first meeting, as well as their first practice, already starting out the season. It doesn’t take long to see that the interest in badminton is high among students. The turnout to the first practice was high, with …
Welcome to our March Madness Bracket Contest!! The bracket has been released. You can pick up a bracket from room 308, the library, or another classroom, or print your own from the link below. If you have trouble opening or printing the PDF, please let me know. You can also find the bracket on your …
Warm weather lovers may not be the only ones who were disturbed this Feb. 2 when Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow. Numerous conservation foundations have reported that they choose not to celebrate Groundhogs Day, stating that woodchucks, more commonly known as groundhogs, may not actually enjoy the celebration of what many ignorantly believe to be …
Why groundhogs might actually hate Groundhogs day Read More »
It is a well-known fact that student athletes work hard to achieve success in their respective sports, which is why numerous of them would opt to be exempted from PE. Realistically, students would not intend for a PE teacher to lose their job over the matter, however, a change has to be made. It is …
Athletes shouldn’t have to compete with PE obligation Read More »
It isn’t uncommon for us as high school students to talk amongst each other about our teachers’ political beliefs. We know which teachers are Republicans, which are liberals, and for those whose affiliations aren’t as crystal clear, we usually can speculate where they fall on certain issues or what their beliefs are about certain ideas. …
It is a well-known fact that student athletes work hard to achieve success in their respective sports, which is why numerous of them would opt to be exempted from PE. Realistically, students would not intend for a PE teacher to lose their job over the matter, however, a change has to be made. It is …
Athletes shouldn’t have to compete with PE obligation Read More »