Instant Gratification
June 3, 2019
"Can I see it?” one may ask as soon as the camera shutter goes off. “Just take a few more, I think you caught my bad side,” is muttered as people flip through an array of digital photos. This is not a luxury that earlier cameras offered. Once upon a time, taking a photo seemed precious — t...
Orthorexia
WORDS and ART by DAISY FINEFROCK
June 1, 2019
As a society, we are finally being informed of the dangers of eating disorders to the public, along with the many signs, symptoms, and treatments. In this regard, we are helping many potential victims of eating disorders. Yet, there is this underlying problem which is not addressed by the public... ...
The Missing L in LGBTQ
May 1, 2019
History changing right in front of our eyes. This last decade has been notable for LGBTQ+ rights and representation. However, this change has not extended for all queer people. A lot has changed since 1997 when actress and comedian, Ellen Degeneres, came out to the world in the most public forum: on cab...
That’s the Tea
April 17, 2019
I weigh: introvert, compassionate, unashamed. I weigh: anxiety, queer, disabled. I weigh: survivor, sarcastic, sensitive. I weigh Individual. Strong. Unapologetic. To actress Jameela Jamil, most recognizable from the award-winning show “The Good Place,” the only thing worse than being told that you ...
Not Guilty
Daisy Finefrock and Phoebe Stein
February 27, 2019
When the verdict “Not guilty” rang out through the courtroom in early February, Juan, an illegal immigrant, and longtime United States resident thought he was finally safe. He couldn’t have been more wrong. Before settling down with his wife, Juan immigrated to the United States in 2000, making...
Open Borders
February 27, 2019
Asylum seekers are individuals who flee from their country in search of a safe new home, many coming from crime-infested countries like Mexico and El Salvador. Recently, the talk of having open borders has been the main point of political discourse, with the right-wing leaning towards more border...
Locked Up
December 6, 2018
I grew up going to zoos and aquariums. Both teach children about animals and provide an experience you can’t find in books or television. That’s why I found it so odd when I saw movies like “Blackfish” or “The Cove” coming out. I didn’t understand why people would boycott suc...
The Future of Magazines
December 6, 2018
If you think about a class magazine, the first image that will pop into your head is dozens of bound, glossy, bright pages filled with celebrities, fashion, politics and graphics. That classic magazine could be changing forever. The first magazine was published in 1741, and since the beginning, it was consid...
Showing and Selling Animals
October 11, 2018
A global network of youth organizations whose mission is “engaging youth to reach their fullest potential while advancing the field of youth development.” The “4-H” stand for head, heart, hands, and health to not only better your club and community but the world. There is a lot w...
A Reflection on my College Process
June 4, 2018
There’s a certain way that I thought my life, specifically the next four years of my life, would turn out. I had this perfect vision of myself, and I thought it was going to be my reality. I had applied to 11 schools, and, of those, I actually wanted to go to two. I believed that I was going to end...
If You Could Do High School Over Again, You Would …
June 4, 2018
HANNAH MILLER “I would go to more school and sports events. They are really fun, and it’s great to see the community come together and support everyone. I don’t think I realized that until senior year.” ROTH YIN “I don’t regret many thi...
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News and Feature Editor
Daisy Finefrock is the News and Feature editor in her sophomore year. She feels most at home when on a run or in the kitchen. A longtime animal activist and vegan, her articles focus on the issues most...