A Perfectly Balanced Workload
Max Larsen, Columnist
May 15, 2019
A common misconception about extracurriculars is that having extra activities will interfere with the amount of school work you get done. However, I have noticed that the more involved I am with sports or extracurriculars, the better I seem to perform. During this year’s soccer season, I was co...
No Matter the Distance
Clarissa Smith, Columnist
May 9, 2019
When you have friends at school or from activities you regularly participate in, it’s not so difficult to maintain a relationship. This especially goes for family members, since you both live in the same house; but, if someone moved away, it would be a different story. To maintain these long-distance...
Which Sparkling Water Shines?
Max Larsen, Columnist
May 9, 2019
In 1767, English chemist Joseph Priestley accidentally infused water with carbon dioxide. Since then, “sparkling water,” now widely considered a delicacy, has been introduced throughout the world. Many water brands have branched off, such as Refreshe, Perrier, LaCroix, and San Pellegrino. My fami...
Which Sauce is Truly the Boss?
Clarissa Smith, Columnist
May 3, 2019
A question that not many have considered, but may sound familiar: what is the best condiment? People may debate over topics like which is the best fruit? Or maybe, what should be Arizona’s state drink (apparently not lemonade)? But now it’s time to tackle this new controversy. To answer this questi...
The New Cardinals Candidates
Max Larsen, Columnist
May 3, 2019
During the 2019 draft, Kyler Murray was first overall pick, and was drafted to the Arizona Cardinals. Following this pick, former Arizona quarterback Josh Rosen was traded to the Miami Dolphins. Personally, I think this decision has both pros and cons. Kyler Murray is a fantastic player. After all,...
Creed in the Lead
Camryn Marshall, Columnist
April 25, 2019
The US adaption of “The Office” has become an American classic with its incomparable mockumentary genre of comedy and incredible cast able to take on the awkward satire of the script. This series is based on the drab existence of a paper supply company and the accuracy of what happens in the midst of...
Frankenstein’s Utensil
Max Larsen, Columnist
April 15, 2019
Sporks are the most useless and uncomfortable utensil. The fork aspect of the utensil interferes with eating “spoon foods,” and the absolute uselessness of the fork portion is laughable. Neither the spoon nor the fork is as effective as just using a spoon or a fork for eating meals. The inventor of ...
Importance of ILPs
Max Larsen, Columnist
April 5, 2019
At the beginning of every quarter, teachers, parents, and students arrive at school to discuss how the student is doing at school, sign off for next year’s course selections, and most importantly, develop Individual Learning Plans (ILPs). ILPs, the shorthand for these meetings, allow teachers and pa...
Personal & Plant Growth
Noah, Stults
March 6, 2019
Growing up, my family and I used to garden together. We planted tomatoes, carrots, squash, and many more beautiful plants. The garden we made grew to be absolutely stunning and taught me many unique life lessons throughout the process. One thing gardening has taught me is responsibility. Every day I...
Best Fruit of All
Clarissa Smith, Columnist
February 28, 2019
The Journalism class has gathered to settle a lasting debate of which fruit deserves the title of superiority. This is an opinion-based article with the personal input of many of our students. To us, each opinion depends much on what you would define as the best. Some may say that best would be def...