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The announcement phone in the main office is what’s used to make school-wide announcements. These announcements often contain important information about testing, grades and more and were recently suspended to limit the number of interruptions for AP testers.

How class interruptions — pause — affect learning

Zahra Altareb, Writer May 22, 2025

Your teacher has been talking for the last 10 minutes and is just about to get to the most important part of the lesson when suddenly everything takes a pause. An announcement is being made over the intercom.  For...

Superstitions come in all shapes and sizes; several have existed for hundreds of years and are shared in many cultures. While many have been lost to time, some linger on.

Superstitions: Totally fake… until something weird happens

Katie Salazar, Business Manager May 18, 2025

Superstitions have long been woven into the fabric of human culture. From tossing salt over your shoulder to avoiding cracks on the sidewalk, these beliefs continue to find their way into daily routines,...

Many teens have bad habits they want to quit, such as eating fast food or doomscrolling. Recently, there has been a trend of students locking in with school work and life.

Cut the junk, you’re in a funk

Sherlyn Gutierrez-Herrera, Writer May 7, 2025

A routine can become boring, and you may need to add more excitement to life by doing new things or having hobbies. You can also remove negativity from your life, such as friends, procrastination and other...

Block Blast!'s simple interface allows for many to play anywhere. Although seeming simple at the start, the game gets harder as the score gets higher.

Stack, blast, repeat — the Block Blast! addiction

Ellison Moore, Writer March 20, 2025

Blasting blocks has become the new way to distract one’s self from the everyday stressors of life. It has taken over the mobile game world, ranking second in the top ten games in the Apple App Store....

Kyle Tingley talks directly to students to address problems posed and explain more about topics presented in class. His teaching emphasizes body language and tone to keep the classroom engaged and moving.

Beyond the classroom — an inspection of teacher mental health

Ellison Moore, Writer March 19, 2025

Mental health in school is usually focused on students with teachers often left out of the discussion. Teachers are just as susceptible to mental health issues as students are and many  schools and even...

Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) spread through all kinds of people and relationships. Some groups are discriminated against because they can be more susceptible to certain STIs or STDs.

STD and STI cases among Memphis teens grows into an issue

Ellison Moore, Writer March 18, 2025

For the past six years, there has been a growth of Sexually Transmitted Disease (STD) and Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) cases in the city of Memphis. Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) cases in...

Donald J. Trump entered into office for his 2nd nonconsecutive term. He has been highly controversial during his 2nd term so far.

What is going on up there — 50 days of Trump’s administration

Aashrita Marpadaga, Viewpoint Team Leader March 18, 2025

As of Feb. 20, 2025, Donald J. Trump has implemented several controversial policy changes in the economy, healthcare system, immigration and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives. Many of...

Culture appropriation and appreciation is a topic debated amongst many people. Many have been debating how to properly respect other's culture.

Borrowed or beloved — cultural appropriation vs appreciation

Aashrita Marpadaga, Viewpoint Team Leader March 18, 2025

Cultural appropriation and cultural appreciation walk a fine line — one can be a celebration, the other a theft. Imagine culture as a sacred tapestry, woven with the stories, struggles and triumphs of...

On January 19th, every American TikTok user recieved a notification about TikTok's final death note. However, it had only lasted a few moments as TikTok miraculously worked.

Good luck “scrolling” without TikTok— at least you have us

Aashrita Marpadaga, Viewpoint Team Leader March 18, 2025

Ladies and gentlemen, it's 1:38 a.m., which means the high-stakes competition has officially begun. Each player is locked in a battle of mental stamina, absorbing an endless stream of content. Fifty minutes...

Inclusivity is highly encouraged in public spaces and especially in education. By offering equal opportunity to undermined communities, growth in our society becomes possible.

The importance of inclusivity in education

Katie Salazar, Business Manager March 18, 2025

Over the past couple of weeks, there has been a lot of buzz surrounding major companies and colleges surrounding Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) and Title IX. But what does it mean? DEI and Title...

Egg prices have increased due to the bird flu, putting inflationary pressure on labor and prices.

Let’s make sense of cents — a dive into the American economy

Sherlyn Gutierrez-Herrera, Writer March 18, 2025

Many things have been looking up lately except for one thing: the economy unless we're talking about the price of groceries. President Trump has many plans to build the American economy, such as an end...

Uggs have always been a trendy shoe. In 2023, Ugg's popularity increased due to TikTok and the influence of Bella Hadid spotted wearing the ‘ultra mini platform’.

A flash of fashion for 2025

Sherlyn Gutierrez-Herrera, Writer March 17, 2025

New year, new me. New fashion ideas, new outfits. You open Pinterest in hopes of finding something trendy to wear. However, there’s just no luck there. You turn to TikTok, looking for influencers with...

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