by Alejandro McKamey-González | May 25, 2023 | Forum
The idea of free will is one that can be hard to let go of. We experience making our own choices, so to say that we don’t actually have any control over them can be uncomfortable. Most people may not be able to articulate what free will truly means, but understanding...
by Suidi Hussein | May 25, 2023 | Forum
It’s nothing new for many Black students to find themselves attending predominantly white institutions. As Black students often face challenges and struggles that their white peers may not understand or even recognize, it can create an uncomfortable learning...
by Francesca Silverstein | May 25, 2023 | Forum
The book, “Ricochet River” by Robin Cody, overlaid with recent headlines about book bans across the United States. Parents challenged “Ricochet River” in the early 2000s, and this trend has continued into the present, with book bans surging across the...
by Jake Lubin | May 25, 2023 | Feature
Chess is a game of intense strategy, where players sacrifice, capture pieces, and hopefully gain a tactical advantage that results in the defeat of their opponent. Even the slightest mistake can cause crucial losses. While chess can be beneficial to learning and...
by Emil Nelson | May 25, 2023 | Sports
The Boston Marathon: an incredible display of strength, endurance, and perseverance from athletes who have come together from around the world to compete against each other in this 26.2 mile race. The Boston Marathon route takes you from Hopkinton, Massachusetts, to...
by Hannah Nellen | May 25, 2023 | Feature
Graduates throwing their caps in the air, surrounded by different colored question marks in thought bubbles. Making your college decision is a hard choice, but it will be the best choice for you. Illustration by Hannah Nellen. When it comes to making the best...
by Grace “Racer” Sorensen | May 25, 2023 | Sports
Cleveland senior Zinnia Sirokman fighting to pin a Grant wrestler. This year, the fight to equalize women’s wrestling has been won with the OSAA approval of Women’s Wrestling. Photo by John Davenport Certain sports, such as wrestling, feel as though they have...
by Alyson Sutherland | May 25, 2023 | Variety
Oh fishy, fishy, fishy, fish! With questions outweighing answers, a distraught community struggles to nail the culprit behind the shocking disappearance of the Franklin Spanish department’s class fish. Image by Alyson Sutherland Author’s Note: Theories...
by Audrey Lynch | May 25, 2023 | News
Chambers inside the Tennessee State Capitol building where the Tennessee House Representatives convene. This chamber saw successful votes to remove two representatives after their participation in student-led gun control protests. Photo by Antony-22 via Wikimedia...
by Scarlett Judson | May 25, 2023 | Variety
Even as prom season has come and gone, it’s never too early to start thinking of dresses and suits, rides, and pictures for next year. Will you get a corsage? Have a sweet ride to prom? Get a fancy dinner before? While all of these things are special, one of the most...
