Flappy Bird, an overnight phenomenon that took over the viral world in January, was suddenly taken down on Monday, Feb. 10.The app features a small yellow bird and requires players to navigate it through a maze of green pipes. Flappy Bird grossed $50,000 daily by selling advertising space to other … [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...]
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...]
Photography and biology classes work on a conjoined project
January 8, 2014 by
Photography and Biology Classes Add a Pop of Color in the Biology Wing To brighten up the biology wing the art and bio classes are working on a water properties project together. Photography and art teacher, Erica Furjanic said “Ms. Styer and I have been looking for opportunities for collaboration … [Read more...]
Mind-blowing record breaking deal, but is it too much?
December 4, 2013 by
85.3 million euros (or 115,572,970 dollars). That is how much Real Madrid Fc has recently paid Tottenham Hotspur for the bright new talent Gareth Bale. This deal broke Madrid’s former record by buying Cristiano Ronaldo from Manchester United in 2008. But the question is, is one player truly worth a … [Read more...]
York Suburban cheerleaders earn their way to Disney World
December 4, 2013 by
On Dec. 5, 2013, York Suburban Varsity and Junior Varsity cheerleaders will fly to Orlando, Florida to participate in the Disney Christmas Extravaganza Parade. Both cheerleading teams are staying in Disney for four days. They earned this opportunity by attending the National Cheerleaders … [Read more...]
Foreign exchange students leave their mark at York Suburban High School
December 4, 2013 by
Imagine leaving everyone you love to travel to another country, stay with another family, and begin your last year of high school in a new school. Suburban welcomes two new students as they take on this journey. Senior Noel Affolter is from Switzerland and Valentin Oettinger, also a senior, is from … [Read more...]
Black Friday: The day for the crazed
November 29, 2013 by
Target shoppers began to fight in the parking lot of the store. Photo Courtesy of http://bensbargains.net/thecheckout/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/black-friday-shopping-fight.jpg Black Friday morning, or for some people, Thanksgiving night can be the most exciting time of the year because of the … [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...]