West High instituted a new tardy policy in December, along with a series of rewards for “No Tardy December.” While the extra incentives are no longer in place, the tardy policy has stuck around. As...

I first learned of plagiarism sitting in a computer lab row with a bulky, black computer in front of me in elementary school. Ask any student — they have heard “Plagiarism is bad and comes with serious...

There’s an interesting paradox that comes with being assigned female at birth, identifying as non-binary and being typically feminine-presenting.  Everyone subconsciously identifies everyone else...

A crime has been committed. And for once, the mystery gang won't be able to solve it. That's because the perpetrators are none other than the meddling kids themselves! HBO Max's recent spinoff based on...

When I was younger, I had the infamous American Girl book about puberty that I am sure many kids had. My mom always wanted me to read it and take it seriously, but the content always made me feel embarrassed...

Thrift shopping is taking over the modern shopping world. Buying clothes second hand is beneficial in so many ways, but it can be overwhelming if you don’t know where to start. Focusing on the Iowa City...

https://open.spotify.com/episode/71hEESKvHeBffP8r7QL7Zt?si=QHmoCi0sSYGTt372qiuVfg Kiss kiss fall in love! Although shoujo anime is often mocked and portrayed as being childish, it has an undeniable...

Forming a relationship with someone is certainly a special moment. It can be minuscule, like a class friend, or can be something major, like a lifelong friendship. Connecting with someone on a human level...

There’s a joke in my friend group that one of my friends is a College Board whale, or a customer who is routinely high-paying. They’re the College Board’s perfect consumer: willing to take the SAT...

I am eight years old, sitting on the faux leather couch next to him as our mothers chat over coffee in the room next door. We’re both silently watching TV, but the voices are too loud to ignore—for...

American sports reporter for Fox News Grant Wahl was announced dead on Saturday, December 10th, while covering the World Cup in Qatar. The organizers of the World Cup stated he fell ill over the weekend...

Growing up as a shy and introverted kid, I spent most of my time observing the people around me and how they interacted. I noticed the little things that set people apart in everyday life. How my classmate...