At the beginning of every school year, teachers are required to give small, rectangular, pieces of paper out to every student;  this is meant to be studied, referenced and even loved.   Sure, it’s...

Being a teen in today's society presents its difficulties. Both teen boys and girls are basically expected to fill a certain mold or meet standards that have been set forth by today's society.  Often...

Being pink is making people think!  Pink is the color that represents the common illness known as breast cancer.  It affects both men and women around the globe.  Awareness for the cause is becoming...

There have been many complaints about make up days at the end of the year. Some argue that students should not be punished because of the weather while others believe that students should go on Saturdays,...

Most high schools-and junior highs-usually plan trips for the end of the year since it is their last year at the school. Almost every school does this, but there is none for the ninth graders here. There...

Keystones are a hassle in a student's life. To graduate high school, students need to pass the Algebra, biology and literature Keystone Exams. These tests cause a lot of stress because the importance of...

What’s the number one cause for death in vehicle crashes?  The answer is not wearing seatbelts.  On the buses, well at least at AASD, there are no seat belts on the buses for the safety of the students....

Diversity club is a great experience for students to attend and learn while making new friends.  Diversity is an amazing opportunity to go and learn about people and their differences, while making new...

   School dress code showing sexism Leggings, short shorts and tank tops are just some of the clothing items banned from this school. It is very hard for girls to find clothing that is acceptable...

Students deserve to be with the one that they want to be with, no matter their partner’s gender. At the junior high, same sex couples are allowed to go to the dances together. A lot of the students...

Weekly words of wisdom      “There's nothing interesting about looking perfect—you lose the point. You want what you're wearing to say something about you, about who you are.”          ...