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...]
Archives for March 2015
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...]
Get Pumped for Mini-THON
March 12, 2015 by
Mini-THON is a program that started at Penn State University to raise money for the Four Diamonds Fund, which helps study and find cures for childhood cancer. Last year was the first year York Suburban contributed, and it was a huge success. This year, Mini-THON will be held on February 20 and 21 … [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...]
Urban Spoon App
March 2, 2015 by
Ever feel like going out to eat but not sure where to go? There’s an app for that, and it’s called Urbanspoon. Urbanspoon is an app for iPhones, Windows phones, and Androids that shows restaurants in your area with honest reviews and ratings from customers. The app is specifically made for fo … [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...]
Protests Post-Paris Attacks
March 2, 2015 by
Over the course of two days, Jan. 7 to Jan. 9, three terrorists shot and killed a total of seventeen Parisians. Three victims were police officers. As of Jan. 9, the date of the second attack, law enforcement shot and killed the three terrorists after an intense hostage situation. According to … [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...]