Best Buddies is a well-known program at YS that pairs students (peer buddies) with teens that have developmental disabilities (buddies). While many are aware of what takes place in this organization, few have the privilege to observe the friendships that develop. Neil Gutekunst, mathematics … [Read more...]
Archives for 2014
Eric Frein Caught by Police After 48-Day Search
December 5, 2014 by
On September 12, 31-year-old Eric Frein opened fire on two policemen, killing Cpl. Bryon Dickson and wounding Trooper Alex Douglass. Forty-eight days later, on Thursday, October 30, police captured the alleged cop-killer and Pennsylvania resident. USA Today said Frein is “described by authorities … [Read more...]
Panic flows faster than lava
December 5, 2014 by
As molten rock measuring 2,000-degrees Fahrenheit continues to flow across parts of Pahoa village in Hawaii, residents are becoming increasingly fearful due to the potential destruction of their homes, CNN reports. The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) noted that the first home was destroyed by lava … [Read more...]
York crime rates earn a top spot for most dangerous city in PA
December 5, 2014 by
For long-term residents of York, Pennsylvania, it may come as a surprise that Neighborhood Scout ranks York City as 199 out of the 200 most dangerous cities in Pennsylvania. Neighborhood Scout is a popular real estate website that helps people choose a suitable area of residence; a city with low … [Read more...]
Gossip Spreads Faster than Ebola
November 18, 2014 by
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...]
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...]