With the town of Debalseve now under the control of pro-Russian rebels, it may seem as though Ukraine is losing its battle against said rebels. The two sides were fighting over this town for days because of its strategic potential. One of Al Jazeera’s reporters, who was reporting from Moscow, s … [Read more...]
Social media monitoring: rumor or reality?
March 12, 2015 by
What is the school’s policy on monitoring social media? Clarification regarding this topic is essential, as many York Suburban students are concerned about faculty hacking into their private lives. Dr. Brian Ellis, principal of York Suburban High School, said that when faculty monitors social m … [Read more...]
Are Electronic Cigarettes Better for Smokers?
March 12, 2015 by
Some believe that electric cigarettes are a great way to quit smoking. Normal cigarettes have many harmful levels of cancer agents and dangerous chemicals. The electric version uses vapor instead of actual smoke where the smell can stay in a car, on clothes, etc. “I feel that it is good because i … [Read more...]
What’s new in the English department?
March 2, 2015 by
The English department is buzzing about next year’s new courses. Teen Reads, Breaking the Glass Ceiling, and Diversity in Contemporary Literature are new classes being offered to the students. Each class is half of a credit and follows on a six day cycle, making them one semester c … [Read more...]
Newcomer
March 2, 2015 by
Biology teacher Catherine Braun has been teaching at Suburban for about four years. Through the years, she has educated a very large sum of students. However, this year Braun welcomes newcomer Jennifer Zaplitny into her classroom, as a student teacher. Zaplitny is still continuing her training. … [Read more...]
“Once Upon a Mattress”: A Sneak Peek
March 2, 2015 by
Musical season has begun at the high school. Students auditioned in late Dec. 2014 and began rehearsing at the beginning of January for this year’s production, “Once Upon a Mattress.” “Once Upon a Mattress” features a variety of characters. From the evil Queen Aggravain (Maura Brehl) to the bold P … [Read more...]
Fun that counts: Art Appreciation
March 2, 2015 by
Since 2012, York Suburban High School has offered a unique art course designed for students with varying artistic abilities. Art Appreciation is a fun yet informative course offered as both a regular elective or CHS course where students explore art history, criticism, and aesthetics. Available … [Read more...]
Teacher of the week: Mrs. Geiple
March 2, 2015 by
York Suburban High School recently gained a new director of the Green Club. In the middle of January 2014, York Suburban High School welcomed a new teacher to the school. Jacqueline Geiple is one of the few new teachers hired as a result of York Suburban School District’s low turnover rate for t … [Read more...]
The Plot Twists of American Horror Story
March 2, 2015 by
The FX television show American Horror Story reviewed 8.4 out of 10 on IMDb website. The gist of the first season called Murder House was how the Harmon family faced many conflicts moving into their new home. Ben Harmon has an affair with a younger woman in his house and when his wife Vivian … [Read more...]
The Harm of Nasty Twitter Pages
March 2, 2015 by
Twitter is one of the most popular social media networks in the world. This social media was designed to bring people together and be able to see what celebrities are doing with their lives. Even though Twitter has a system set up to where users can fill out a “report abuse” form, it is still see … [Read more...]