I moved to Arizona when I was 4 years old, in the year 2010. At this time, Arizona had an average temperature of 96 degrees, with an “unheard” of 112 degrees maximum. 13 years later, in the year...
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announced his campaign for President this Wednesday, challenging front-runner former President Trump for the Republican nomination. On the first day of his campaign, DeSantis...
Everyone knows that across the street from our campus in Downtown Chandler, there is a boba shop known as ShareTea, and this shop is well loved by our Chandler High School student body. It’s local, it’s...
The year 2020 was momentous for multiple reasons. As an eighth grader, I was forced to stay at home and use my phone to keep me company. It was through apps like Instagram, Twitter, and Tiktok that I witnessed...
On February 1, 2023, or the first day of Black History Month, the College Board delivered the accredited framework for the AP African American Studies course. Explained by College Board Communications,...
Makena Colihan, Social Media & Public Relations Manager
• April 17, 2023
During my childhood, I never let the size of my clothes bother me. It wasn’t until I matured and grew up, I became self-conscious about different sizes. The thought of increasing my shorts size was terrifying...
The evolution of American politics is unparalleled, with both parties rapidly declining before the country's eyes. Washington D.C. is nothing like how it is portrayed in The “West Wing”, with a president...
Generation Z is one of the youngest generations that exist today, an age category that I fall in. Gen. Z’s age range typically spans from 1997 to 2012. Individuals like me from Gen Z acquired easy access...
Did you know that students take 112 standardized tests ranging from pre-K to twelfth grade? Standardized testing has been a known requirement in schools ever since kindergarten. This requirement is a topic...
Ever since I was little, I've been aware of guns. I come from a family of hunters, so guns and, more importantly, gun safety is nothing new to me. But I was also aware of how dangerous a firearm can be,...
Makena Colihan, Social Media & Public Relations Manager
• August 30, 2022
As many families across the country prepare for the start of a new school year, changes are bound to happen— including the conclusion of free school lunches for every student at public schools. For the...
Makena Colihan, Social Media & Public Relations Manager
• August 30, 2022
In recent months, trends have shifted away from fast fashion into a more environmentally conscious way of shopping—thrifting. The reasons behind the rise of thrifting are numerous. For one, today’s...
