Ava Mac ‘21, Editor-in-Chief In the past couple of years, we have seen several controversies bubble up in the media over certain hairstyles, clothing, and trends, regarding the concept of “cultural appropriation.” As we—a Western society still considered a white majority—become more aware of the racist microagressions that have existed in our culture for centuries,... Continue Reading →
Shop Local: support South Lyon small businesses this holiday season
Grace Cook ‘21, Sports Section Editor This season, it may seem oh-so-easy to buy all your holiday gifts from Amazon—step one: scroll through Bezos’ tacky gift guide. Step two: Add the cheapest gift to the cart. Step three: Click “ship” and hope Amazon does not experience shipping delays. Yes, it’s fast; yes, it's cheap; and... Continue Reading →
Turning up the heat on climate change: Why we all need to do our part
Grace Cook ‘21, Sports Editor The Earth is a burning building. The alarm is sounding, red lights are flashing, and smoke is permeating the hallway. Despite the threat, Earth's residents are stuck debating their course of action. One woman tells the residents that their lives may be a stake, so they must proceed with caution... Continue Reading →
Amy Coney Barrett’s Supreme Court confirmation worsens the partisan divide
Ava Mac ‘21, Editor-in-Chief Amy Coney Barrett once said in a 2016 speech at Jacksonville University’s Public Policy Institute, “We shouldn’t be putting people on the court that share our policy preferences. We should be putting people on the court who want to apply the Constitution.” These words have not aged well in light of... Continue Reading →
Why SAT testing is unnecessary
Peyton Lewis ‘23, Feature Editor The class of 2021's senior year has not exactly gone as planned. Many states are completely virtual, and those who do have the privilege to go back are not getting the memorable high school experiances as one would have hoped for.. Though COVID-19 has offered one benefit: the burden of... Continue Reading →
Social media is controlling us
Jessica Sarrach ‘24, News Editor For many years now, social media has controlled the way we live our lives, and 2020 is no different. Whether it is for entertainment purposes or for keeping track of the latest breaking news, social media is at the center of it all. With apps like Instagram, TikTok, and Snapchat... Continue Reading →
Political idolization is becoming a threat to American democracy
Ava Mac ‘21, Editor-in-Chief When we think of extreme political idolization, or the blind adoration of politicians as holy figures, the first modern-day case that comes to mind is that of Kim Jong-Un. In North Korea, where freedom of speech is oppressed and worship of their leader is required, it is clear that idolizing those... Continue Reading →
Volunteering in South Lyon
Cora DeWyre ‘21, Circulation Manager and Business/AD Manager Teens in an age of technology are increasingly becoming disconnected from the real world more than ever, often disengaging from their community. A step back from our daily routines needs to occur, so societal changes can be looked at with a more critical lense. Without a face-to-face... Continue Reading →
Women in STEM: How the gender gap is encouraging women to get involved
Alyson Furstenau ‘21, Photo Editor According to the American Association of University Women (AAUW) article “The STEM Gap,” women make up “only 28 percent of the workforce in science, technology, engineering, and math.” This is a shockingly low percentage. It could be assumed that the present day gender gap is discouraging for women looking to... Continue Reading →