Archives for February 2019

Freshman wrestlers dominate

The Fab 5 Wrestlers: Noah Rice, Zach Emory, Jamal Lewis, Quez Dillon, and Bryson Nedigh (pictured from left to right) by Ben Rohrbaugh Suburban has a rich history of success. Greatness has been found all over the program, especially on the wrestling mat. This year, a group of new and young … [Read more...]

10-year-old ends life because of bullying

Seven Bridges, one of the latest victims of suicide. by Ariel Rivera Seven Bridges has become the latest victim of suicide. Seven went to a Jefferson County Public school in Louisville, Kentucky. He was bullied for having a birth defect that caused him to have a colostomy bag. The small … [Read more...]

YSHS considers facilities update

by Leandra DaFonseca York Suburban High School, built in 1955, is what some would consider outdated. With the school’s last remodel being in the ’90s, York Suburban’s appearance is old compared to other schools in York County. Principal Brian Ellis stated: “The school functions fine, but there are … [Read more...]

The 2018-19 Boys’ Basketball Season Ends on Disappointing Note

by Michaela Trotter The 2018-19 boys’ basketball season was a year filled with promise and determination. One of the star basketball players sophomore Aidan Hughley said, “The basketball season was a should have, could have, would have season. It was a ‘what if’ season but had a lot of improve … [Read more...]

Life After High School: The Class of 2019

York Suburban’s “Senior Destination” board showing students’ after high school plans.   by Kiyanna Dowling With York Suburban High School reaching its second semester, the seniors’ high school career is quickly coming to an end. Seniors have already experienced their last first day of s … [Read more...]

Climate change causes concern

Despite the grey skies, there have been several warm winter days recently.   by Alex Probert Climate change is becoming a concern among many throughout these past warming years. Why is it becoming such a big topic? Are these warm winter days a result of climate change? From … [Read more...]

Trump speaks to the State of the Union

by Maddy Glennon On February 5, 2019, President Donald J. Trump made his second State of the Union address in Washington D.C., where he spoke of the current state of the nation as he addressed Congress and the citizens of the United States. Mr. Trump confronted topics such as his … [Read more...]

Surviving R. Kelly

by Iyana Carter January 3, 2019: the mini series Surviving R. Kelly aired on television. This day would change the lives of many by exposing the raw material and interviews of the victims of Robert Sylvester Kelly. People may have heard of Kelly for his well known songs such as Believe I can … [Read more...]

NYC Abortion Law results in controversy

by Simone Williams On January 22, 2018, New York City lawmakers passed a law that allows a woman to get an abortion when they are up to twenty-four weeks pregnant. After twenty-four weeks the woman is only permitted to an abortion if her life is at risk. This is a change from the law that was … [Read more...]

Miscarriage Leads to Jail Time Overturned 3 Years Later

Dafne McPherson moments after being told she is finally being released prison.    by Fio del Pielago In 2015, a Mexican woman was charged with homicide and sentenced 16 years in prison. Dafne McPherson was working at a department store when she felt a sharp abdominal pain. She … [Read more...]