School Board turns down grant funding School Resource Officer

by Alex Probert School safety is a big topic in schools around the United States as more and more school related incidents are happening. One idea of keeping schools more safe is a School Resource Officer.  A School Resource Officer or an SRO is a police officer who is responsible for safety and crime prevention in a school setting. People have varying thoughts on a school resource officer, some being good and some being bad.  York Suburban High School principal Dr. Ellis said, “I do think an SRO would be beneficial. I worked closely with an SRO as an assistant principal in m … [Read More...]

19-20 college basketball season begins with big bang

by Sanaa Doweary College Basketball is starting and the season is already becoming competitive. November 5th was the starting date for basketball games. 353 D1 basketball teams nationwide are starting to play this week on many … [Read More...]

Tesla Cyber Truck revealed

By Niyah Rose Tesla made a new truck to stop terrible accidents from happening. The cyber truck is built with an exterior shell made for ultimate durability and passenger protection. Every component of the design is for superior strength and … [Read More...]

The Winter to come is arriving with a blistering chill

by Ariel Rivera Many people and reporters are already saying that this upcoming winter is going to be a cold and rough. Now, while winter may be a fun with snow in the forecast, and holidays just around the corner, the snow and cold cause problems … [Read More...]

Soccer team scores successful season

By Tyren Posey The boys’ soccer team had a winning season this year. In their 18 regular-season games, the team finished with a 12-4-2 record which was good enough to place them in the top ten for power rankings.  The boys played D … [Read More...]

Students’ love-hate relationship with ChromeBooks

by Steven Agapis ChromeBooks are a big factor in our educational lives. Some students enjoy them outside of school, some only use them inside of school, and others dislike their ChromeBooks.  Freshman Alex Kefauver said,  “I use it at … [Read More...]

Athletes feel inequity

by  Michaela Trotter York Suburban High School prides itself on having a wide variety of sports.  Some students at York Suburban do not consider certain activities to be sports like cheerleading, field hockey, or softball just to name … [Read More...]

Getting Past The Midpoint of The Year

by Kiyanna Dowling With midterms passing, York Suburban has reached the halfway point of the year.  A lot has already happened from Homecoming, Friday night football games, No Shave November, and research projects. With the third marking period starting, students should look forward to sports games, Mini-Thon, Winter Sports Madness, and many more events. Freshmen are finally adjusted and settled into high school. They have now taken their first final or midterm which might have been a little more troubling for some.  Freshmen Brooke Kresselin and Jaylen Richmond both … [Read More...]

A dive into the mind of a swimmer

by Molly Preston The YS swim team is one of the most decorated teams in the school. Our swim team is very dedicated to their season, every season. Swim pre-season begins in mid-September, and it is expected of swimmers to attend as many pre-season practices as possible. Regular season practices begin in early November, and the postseason goes well into March. That includes early morning, after school, weekend, and holiday practices.  Many students who do not swim often wonder how swimmers maintain good grades, a social life, and intense swim practices. “I don’t.” Said senior swimmer … [Read More...]

New Ice Cold Drink at YSHS

By Steven Agapis Slushies are one of the favorite treats in the YSHS cafeteria. Ever since the machines have been put in, students line up to get the sugary treat. Although most slushies are considered unhealthy, they are still considered a fruit at YSHS.  Even though slushies are unhealthy, and they lack certain nutritional value. In the FD meal planner of the website, unhealthy foods such as brownies, cookies, and muffins are not included. Freshman Matt Torres, “Yes and no. Slushie machines can be a good thing because they help the school make more money off student lunches, b … [Read More...]

Getting Past The Midpoint of The Year

by Kiyanna Dowling With midterms passing, York Suburban has reached the halfway point of the year.  A lot has already happened from Homecoming, Friday night football games, No Shave November, and research projects. With the third marking … [Read More...]

A dive into the mind of a swimmer

by Molly Preston The YS swim team is one of the most decorated teams in the school. Our swim team is very dedicated to their season, every season. Swim pre-season begins in mid-September, and it is expected of swimmers to attend as many pre-season … [Read More...]

New Ice Cold Drink at YSHS

By Steven Agapis Slushies are one of the favorite treats in the YSHS cafeteria. Ever since the machines have been put in, students line up to get the sugary treat. Although most slushies are considered unhealthy, they are still considered a fruit … [Read More...]

Administrators uphold dance expectations

by Molly Preston For the past couple of years here at York Suburban High School, there has been an ever-increasing protest against the terms of the dance expectations. Students normally engage in front-to-back dancing in a large “pack”. The adm … [Read More...]

The benefit of free healthcare, and why America does not have it

by Ariel Rivera Free health care has been in conversation nationally and is heavily desired by many Americans.  Americans all throughout the country are struggling to pay their medical bills and insurance which results in people spending … [Read More...]

York Suburban’s Exceptional Success in Academics 

by Michaela Trotter  There are various opinions about York Suburban, but the one thing that cannot be denied is our academic success.  Based on state required tests, graduation, and how well the school prepares students for college … [Read More...]