Statistics from ANAD, a website devoted to the prevention of eating disorders, show that 50% of people living with an eating disorder also suffer from depression. A small portion of only one in ten men and women with eating disorders receive treatment. Only 35% of people that receive treatment … [Read more...]
Unmanned Antares Rocket Explodes
January 2, 2015 by
On Tuesday, October 28, 2014, NASA’s unarmed Antares rocket exploded. The explosion was unexpected and highly disappointing. It took place mere seconds after the rocket took off in an attempt to deliver cargo to the International Space Station (ISS). The explosion destroyed the rocket ship that w … [Read more...]
Deadly Ebola Outbreak
January 2, 2015 by
A deadly Ebola outbreak has occurred recently. The virus originated in West Africa, and it most likely started with a single infected person. This virus can be traced genetically to a single introduction, perhaps by a bat. Ebola is a deadly virus that causes internal and external bleeding. As the … [Read more...]
Strike down judgement
November 7, 2014 by
A lot of people perceive York Suburban High School to be “Snob Hill”, or in other words, a bunch of bright, white rich people. However, Suburban actually has great diversity among the students and faculty. Regardless of the immense amount of pride we have, we do not view ourselves as better than o … [Read more...]
Work Out or Shut Down?
November 5, 2014 by
Currently at York Suburban High School, students who play sports still have to attend formal physical education regardless of the amount and intensity of their sports workouts, and practices. The question is, is it fair? I believe so. The response seems to vary from student to student, and … [Read more...]
Cell usage during school
January 10, 2014 by
Currently students are allowed to be on their phones during lunch and throughout some classes. However, should they be allowed to use them in hallways? Should we get in trouble for listening to music in passing period? Probably not. There should be no issue with being on cellular devices … [Read more...]
Have child stars gone too far for fame?
October 28, 2013 by
Have child stars gone too far? For example, one of the most commonly judged child stars is Miley Cyrus. Has she gone too far in order to stay in the limelight? Personally, I believe she has not. Lately, there has been debates on peoples’ emotions towards Miley Cyrus, who once was a beloved child st … [Read more...]
Dress code contemplations
October 28, 2013 by
While some people believe that the dress code is too strict, the dress code is very much needed. Students do not need to be distracted by others wearing inappropriate clothing. We need to stick to the school’s guidelines because this is a high school, not a fashion show. Compared to other high s … [Read more...]