Unicorn frappuccino is a waste of money
Bryce Schulte, Co Editor-in-Chief
April 25, 2017
Filed under Opinion, Showcase
Before the Unicorn frappe was released, people like myself were excited to see it in stores. When it made its debut, there were many mixed reviews. Some like it, but the people with taste buds that actually work will tell anyone the Unicorn frappe is quite frankly disgusting. There's a few reasons...
Grades don’t define you
Angela Cai, Feature Editor
April 24, 2017
Filed under Opinion
With AP exams and finals approaching in the near distance, grades are about to be on the minds of many students. Grades are often a significant cause of stress. “I honestly have about 3 anxiety attacks each week because of my grades,” McKenzie Jackson ‘19 said. “At least once a month I’ll get y...
Pros and problems of partner tests
Mackenzie Beck, Staff Writer
April 24, 2017
Filed under Opinion
In the last couple years, collaborative and group tests have gained popularity among high school teachers. Instead of students taking their own tests or quizzes, teachers are producing the option of collaborating with a randomly selected partner or group. "I agree with partner quizzes because of the...
Boy Scouts get progressive
Matthew Dolde, Guest Writer
April 14, 2017
Filed under Opinion
As an Eagle Scout I’ve been in Boy Scouts for quite awhile, and throughout that time my image of what boy scouts look like hasn't changed. My image is an old white guy with shorts pulled up too high. This is the common image of a Boy Scout, but in reality scouts are just normal young men looking...
Protest for the repressed
Andrew Maresca, Staff Writer
April 3, 2017
Filed under Opinion, Showcase
My first protest started with me writing on a piece of poster board as I ran to catch up with the crowd walking through downtown Des Moines. After I jerked my way into the herd of people marching, holding signs and chanting ,I felt more liberated than ever before. Although I was surrounded by complete...
Too many things, not enough time
Evan Newcomb, Staff Writer
April 3, 2017
Filed under Opinion
Everyday I juggle the commitment of sports and school. It’s hard and creates more stress than I need. Despite that, sports are a part of my life and I would not give them up for the world. I have to stay until evening for practices and even until 9 p.m. or 10 p.m. for meets, already leaving me with...
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