High School Anxiety
Faith Tyburski, Editor
June 5, 2020
Everyone struggles in highschool and faces anxieties. Almost everyone experiences anxiety that is not necessarily always extreme, but can still be troubling. In fact, anxiety can be quite common in high school. There is an unprecedented amount of stress put on high school students today than in the past. Y...
Try to think of the Good!
Faith Tyburski, Editor
June 5, 2020
Seven AM. The same time as the day before. They say to keep a schedule, so I do, as best I can. It feels like Groundhog Day, the same as yesterday: brush my teeth, have breakfast, do school work. Maybe I will go outside and sit in the sun, or maybe bake something. I have cleaned my room and most of the ho...
sabelle and Doomguy: The friendship that should not have been.
Sebastian Rosa
June 5, 2020
As we approach week 726 of quarantine on our little island in the Atlantic, it feels like we should look back and reflect on how our self-imposed isolation has affected us and the greater world. Many unfortunate things have occured due to our current situation, of course, but like in every time of misfo...
Are New Year’s Resolutions Even a Big Trend Nowadays?
Ashar Farooq, Managing Editor
January 31, 2018
New Year’s 2018 has come and gone, and the air is filled with hope — specifically the hopes of those who wish to finally achieve their long-standing goals of improving themselves, to shed those last few pounds or get their acts together in school. This time of year often brings promises of change...
Editors on the Issues: Midterms
Rachel Vaughan, Joseph VanGostein, Meghan Italo, Ashar Farooq, Josh Joseph, and Kayla Sakayan
January 26, 2018
This week, Whitman students will sit for the inaugural administration of midterms. The ambiguity and suddenness of these exams have proven to be controversial among students and teachers. To fairly preface this editorial, two formal communications were sent out to parents within the first two quarters o...
The “Thirteen Reasons Why” Controversy
Kayla Sakayan/Natalie Ugenti, Opinion Writers
May 18, 2017
The new Netflix series “Thirteen Reasons Why” has brought up the need for discussion in the teenage and adult communities. If you are one of the many who have watched this empowering, yet controversial hit show, you are aware of the strong emotional impact of the show’s content. By addressing multiple...
Why Being Deep Is Hard
Sean Duclay, Contributing Writer
May 2, 2017
Since the very first communities have been established by humans, societies have formed their own ideologies and culture. From the social pyramid of Egypt, the Indian caste system, and the hierarchical social classes of Rome, to the modern day social classes in the United States, societies have been for...
The Truth About Common Core
Kayla Sakayan/Natalie Ugenti
May 2, 2017
The topic of Common Core standards has been a prominent issue in schools all across America since it was introduced. Many students, no matter how young they may be, have had to use this approach to solving mathematics and reading comprehension questions. With such rigid standards being implemented int...
La La Land vs. Moonlight: Another Award Show Mixup
Rebecca LaManna, Opinion Editor
May 2, 2017
After the countless racist accusations directed at the 2016 Oscars, this year’s annual awards night was certainly a hot topic. Many movies that showcased people of color, as well as the actors and actresses who starred in them, were nominated numerous times at the 2017 Oscars. Some of the movies showcasing...
Social Media: Friend or Faux?
Kayla Sakayan and Natalie Ugenti
February 11, 2017
Wikipedia defines social media as “Computer-mediated technologies that allow the creating and sharing of information, ideas, career interests and other forms of expression via virtual communities and networks.” It has become a worldwide phenomenon, with many different platforms existing to fulfill...
Are Art and Music Unappreciated at Walt Whitman?
Jasmine Haug, Opinion Writer
January 7, 2017
Do high schools offer enough support for art and music? Everyone at school has his or her own niche and talent, whether it be in music, drawing, athletics or theater. However, there is debate over whether or not the arts and the athletic programs receive equal amounts of funding and representation in the district.
Hillary Clinton vs. Donald Trump
Kayla Sakayan and Natalie Ugenti
January 7, 2017
The 2016 presidential election has definitely been one to remember. Supporters of either Hillary Clinton or Donald Trump have been unable to fully comprehend the results of this election. Opposing views, especially moral ones, have driven the controversy behind it all, creating even more tension in an already politically divided nation. With all the accusations made this year, some voters were overwhelmed and did not know who they could trust to be the next president, others were extremely supportive of their parties. These two forces clashed this election year, causing a major struggle in the fight for the White House.
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