York Suburban’s Gay-Straight Alliance’s members will be raising money and awareness for this year’s Pride Prom. This year, Pride Prom will break the silence of the Day of Silence on April 11. Pride Prom is a prom that accepts straight couples and same sex couples. Students who sign up for Day of Sil … [Read more...]
Democrats accept the SNAP challenge
February 18, 2014 by
Just last summer, 26 politicians protested House Republicans’ cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) by living off a food stamp budget for a week. This SNAP challenge meant that the 26 participating politicians survived on under $4.50 a day. The politicians who accepted this c … [Read more...]
Are York Suburban students spending too much time in front of computers?
February 18, 2014 by
Spending too much time in front of televisions or computers can increase the risk of obesity, increase levels of anxiety and depression, and make it more difficult to fall asleep. However, there’s a murky distinction between educational and simply mindless screen time. How much is too much and how d … [Read more...]
Government shutdown promises serious consequences for America
November 12, 2013 by
For sixteen days, the government shutdown dragged on. Congress and Senate couldn’t agree on passing any spending bills that would fund the government, despite the serious ramifications that followed. The government shutdown meant that most functions of government--veterans’ benefits, nat … [Read more...]
America needs to stop slut-shaming women
November 12, 2013 by
Among all the performances held during MTV’s Video Music Awards on Aug 25th, people discussed Miley Cyrus’ performance the most, and not for positive reasons either. Cyrus’ performance of “We Can’t Stop,” featuring her and other dancers twerking on stage, that transitioned into a duet with Robin Thic … [Read more...]
York Suburban changes next year’s schedule
April 22, 2013 by
Have you heard about the changes for the upcoming school year schedule? Beginning next year, school is starting earlier! Now, before anyone begins protesting, the school year is also ending earlier to supplement this change. Instead of having the school year begin in late August, students will … [Read more...]
How to handle difficult people
April 22, 2013 by
Everyone’s going to encounter difficult people in life; that goes without question. What is a matter of question, however, is how to handle these immature, argumentative individuals. Too many people react incorrectly or inappropriately, which only worsens the problem. By responding with anger or v … [Read more...]
Cost of health care increasing, number of health care workers decreasing
April 1, 2013 by
America faces a serious problem. It concerns anyone requiring the service of a physician and paying for health insurance, which means everyone. Over the past few years, the nation has begun experiencing a shortage in health care workers (doctors, nurses, dentists, etc) and an increase in health care … [Read more...]
Guns should not be controlled
April 1, 2013 by
First of all, guns don’t kill people. People kill people. While that phrase is constantly tossed about, it’s completely truthful. People can have ammunition gathering dust in their house for years. People can have guns sitting around in their house for years too, but does the ammunition or gun inj … [Read more...]
Best Buddies holds annual 5K run
April 1, 2013 by
Everyone deserves a friend; that’s the message Best Buddies intends to convey and support with their Best Buddies 5K Run. This event is important because it supports a great cause and raises awareness about it as well. Everyone can support this cause by coming out on Saturday, April 6th. The 5K Run s … [Read more...]