Gossiping is an action that usually occurs on a daily basis at the high school. Gossip is spread verbally and through social media. Someone could easily eavesdrop and hear part of a conversation, and tell other people what they heard. In most cases it is not the exact same story as what … [Read more...]
Archives for November 2014
Annabelle; based on a terrifying true story
November 18, 2014 by
The smash hit motion picture The Conjuring is about a family that has an evil entity inside the mother and how the family was saved by demonologists. The movie Annabelle is based off of a true story about a demonic doll that has left on the terrifying memories of moviegoers across the world. … [Read more...]
Languages Pros and Cons
November 18, 2014 by
As seniors enter the college application season, the necessity of studying a foreign language is becoming apparent. Most colleges require at least two years’ of foreign language for acceptance. Some students believe it is a fantastic idea to learn a second language, others feel d … [Read more...]
Is it wrong for Students to Kiss in the Hallways?
November 18, 2014 by
Here at York Suburban High School, kissing in the hallways happens on a regular basis. Some students do not see the problem but certain teachers do enforce the no PDA rule. Assistant principal Chris Adams had said, “I have heard teachers correct the behaviors. I periodically get an email or d … [Read more...]
To Stay or to Not
November 18, 2014 by
The movie If I Stay starring Chloe Moretz as Mia Hall and Jamie Blackley as Adam, Mia’s boyfriend is a heart wrenching, teenage girls dream movie. This production is a first person narrative from the main character Mia, a teenage girl from Oregon, and begins in a flashback that explains most of t … [Read more...]
Maze Runner film hits the ground running
November 18, 2014 by
Review includes spoilers. Director Wes Ball’s adaptation of James Dashner’s The Maze Runner hit theaters September 19, 2014. As it entertains with a puzzling, action-packed story, the movie’s many components produce feelings of hopelessness and pity within viewers. Centered around life in the G … [Read more...]
Dawn of the Planet of the Apes is a success
November 18, 2014 by
Dawn of the Planet of the Apes (2014), the sequel to Rise of the Planet of the Apes (2011), scores an 8/10. The movie is packed with the same messages about life that drew people to the original. Despite some violence, younger viewers can enjoy with the whole family. The plot begins with the … [Read more...]
Do you really want the iPhone 6?
November 18, 2014 by
Apple recently released the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 plus to the United States on Sept. 19. Many were wary of buying the new phone because of flaws, discussion of which is spreading rapidly through social media. One of the most popular problems is that the phone can easily bend inside people’s p … [Read more...]
Mini-THON Madness
November 18, 2014 by
After Suburban’s huge success for Minithon last year there are hopes that the 2014-2015 class of students can make this year’s Mini-THON even more spectacular. Mini-THON is supported by the Four Diamonds Fund and operates around fun-filled activities that inspire teamwork, creativity, and lea … [Read more...]
Dog-lovers, beware: 5,000 canines killed in China
November 18, 2014 by
In early September, approximately 5,000 dogs were killed by authorities in China’s southwest Yunnan province. The reason for the elaborate mutt massacre is due to the death of five citizens who had been bitten by dogs with rabies and died. The Xinhua news agency reported that one man was bitten a … [Read more...]