OPINION BY NATALIE MAHER A mere three weeks ago, COVID-19, the novel coronavirus, seemed distant to many. Students hoped it would come so they would get off school, while adults viewed it as more of a nuisance. There was no … Continue reading COVID-19 means sacrifice
OPINION BY BRIANNA BECERRA In only two weeks, the whole world as I knew it came crashing down. The things that were meant to be set in stone are now drowned in question marks, as no one knows exactly what … Continue reading Mental health during a global crisis
OPINION BY KATE MESSAM The Democrats have been at the forefront of the Iowa caucus this week, with very little heard from the Republicans. President Trump rallied in Iowa just a day before our arrival and has shown minimal concern … Continue reading Trumping all of the presidential candidates
OPINION BY BRIANNA BECERRA The battle for the Democratic presidential nomination has been heating up in Iowa over the past month, but it has come to a head this weekend as the caucus is now in sight. Though many Democrats … Continue reading Elizabeth Warren is a saving grace for American politics
OPINION BY ANNA WOLFINGER With The Bruin working on multiple campaigns at the Iowa Caucus, I, as well as other students, have found themselves needing to support a candidate that they will not necessarily vote for in the November presidential … Continue reading Student Republican’s perspective on working for a Democratic campaign
OPINION BY JULIE WELLERT “New Year, New Me”, a phrase brought back every New Year that is usually joked about by the general population. But New Year’s Resolutions are not something to be laughed at. Honestly, they should be looked … Continue reading New years resolutions are more than an internet joke
OPINON BY JILLIAN CORNACCIONE With America’s beloved holiday right around the corner, the friendly festive debate continues over which Christmas tree is better; fake or real. The Christmas tree is the focal point of the holiday season for most families … Continue reading Fake trees, real Christmas spirit
OPINION BY BRIANNA BECERRA Black Friday shopping has been sensationalized in American media, with some frugal shoppers being willing to sit in line awaiting the opening of a store for hours. This level of dedication seems to be a bit … Continue reading Black Friday beats online shopping
OPINION BY CHRIS STEELE Now that Halloween has passed, many people are now jumping right into the jolly Christmas season and skipping the Thanksgiving festivities. Along with people getting into the festive mood, comes the increase of christmas music. Christmas … Continue reading Christmas Music too early is not holly jolly
OPINION BY EMILY THOMPSON In the past, administrators and teachers have tried to limit phone usage in the classroom. However, this school year is the first year cell phones have been officially banned in all classrooms at all times. According … Continue reading New cell phone policy results in student backlash
REVIEW BY LAUREN SATINK The audience was awed and dazzled as the WHS Choir department took the stage on May 10 to perform their last concert of the year. The concert was directed by choir instructor, Mrs. Davis, and she … Continue reading Choir entertains with last show of school year
OPINION BY JULIE WELLERT As the students of Wadsworth High School know, rumors of a not-so-great change have been going around. People already know about how the students are all receiving Chromebooks. The problem is, however, there have been whispers about phones being banned entirely along with the receiving of Chromebooks. While there has not been any official decision, students have been concerned about it more than anything. The most interesting part of this is the amount of emotion, or more specifically, worry, that is being put into a “rule” that has not even been set in stone yet. Currently, … Continue reading Phones should not be banned next year due to student dependence
