In a time where people around the globe are connected through the internet and social media, fandoms have played a part in connecting people even further. Whether it be uniting over a love for a certain show, a basketball player, or Taylor Swift, fandoms have become a place for peopleContinue Reading
CORRECTION: In the November 2023 edition of The Union, in an opinion story called “End the occupation—Palestinians have suffered enough,” reporter Maryam Mohamed misattributed a statement from the Geneva Convention to the Times of Israel, stating, “According to the Times of Israel, Israel is imposing collective punishment—an international war crime—onContinue Reading
For many teenagers, learning to drive is an important rite of passage into adulthood; a driver’s license is a symbol of independence, competence, and maturity. However, this perceived importance can influence some teens, who may be unprepared to drive, to learn out of social pressure or expectation, not actual desire.Continue Reading
As juniors and seniors step into their final years of high school, they are met with an influx of deadlines, exams, and stress about college and future careers. Taking advantage of a senior open or TA (teacher assistant) period can help alleviate that stress and provide a range of benefits,Continue Reading
Whether or not students should be able to keep their tests after they’ve been graded is a somewhat controversial subject. Teachers often pass back graded tests with comments and markings and promptly take them back, but students would benefit from these corrections if they could keep their tests and studyContinue Reading
It’s common to see students have a free period in their schedule instead of a standard class. Whether it be teacher’s assistant (TA) periods or senior opens, the value and need for free periods is up for debate. While free periods can be helpful for some students, the ease atContinue Reading
Every Wednesday, students are required to be in their fifth-period classes for an extra 19 minutes for homeroom. During this time, there are either videos that students often do not pay attention to, or students are using their phones scrolling social media or playing games. Homeroom is not effective andContinue Reading
The Oct. 7 Hamas attack has led Western countries to send billions in military aid to Israel and express unequivocal solidarity with Israel and its right to self-defense, as they have been for decades. To be clear, Hamas’ killing of innocent, noncombatant people is horrible. However, in the words ofContinue Reading
Classroom food policies have always been topics of debate between staff and the student body. Currently, the classroom policy surrounding student eating in class is at the discretion of each teacher due to the absence of a schoolwide policy on the matter. Although some teachers allow eating in class, manyContinue Reading
We all have the responsibility to educate ourselves on matters that not only affect us personally but also those around us. Most current high school seniors will be able to legally vote in the next year’s presidential election, and being informed prepares us to participate in a democracy and knowContinue Reading
Administrators are essential for a safe learning environment at any school. Compared to previous years, our administrators this year have been much more visible on campus, and we commend them for creating a better campus environment and for fostering better relationships with students. This school year, students have seen allContinue Reading
Having fulfilling meals is vital to maintaining one’s health, focus, and energy throughout the day. A teenager’s body is constantly growing and requires more food than an adult’s body to supplement health. However, the mere 30 minutes we are given for lunch is not enough to finish our food, andContinue Reading