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

OPINION BY ABBY WICHTERMAN The week before spring break I had the opportunity to serve in Piedras Negras, Mexico and work with immigrants who were waiting to enter America. While I was there I experienced the conditions they live in … Continue reading Put walls and borders aside, show your love to immigrants

OPINION BY OLIVIA PORPORA At Wadsworth High School, there are twelve AP classes open to sophomores, juniors and seniors. Last year, 317 students were enrolled in AP classes and in May, the school issued 535 AP exams in all twelve … Continue reading An Inside look at AP

OPINION BY JAKE LOGUIDICE A few years ago, both Wadsworth High School and Middle School implemented the BYOD policy that we use now. For the 2019-2020 school year, Wadsworth City Schools is proposing a “1 to 1” policy, which means that every … Continue reading Wadsworth opens up possibility of 1 to 1 for all students

OPINION BY EMILY THOMPSON Many students across the country get an insufficient amount of sleep each night. This inadequate amount of sleep is associated with a various number of things students deal with such as sports, school work, and responsibilities … Continue reading Sleep deprivation: an epidemic