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Students are busy enough as it is with homework, studying and some of them even have jobs. Expecting them to work for no reward is unreasonable and results in students disliking service.

Service hours are not genuine but that’s okay

Tyler Blandin, Website Director December 1, 2021

Community service clubs are everywhere around campus and offer students an opportunity to volunteer their time for various charitable causes in the community. At least, that is the idea. The reality...

Service hours are first and foremost self-serving for students. A majority of students completed hours to only put them on applications.

Service hours benefit students more than the community

Saydria Ostler, News Editor December 1, 2021

Many clubs on campus are dedicated to helping students get the service hours they need for college applications and resumes. These hours are required to be in many honors societies or service organizations,...

New helping hands in Mindfulness Room

Saydria Ostler, News Editor November 15, 2021

The Mindfulness Room (C105) welcomes two new interns: Bridget Baker and Brenton Montgomery. They work to support all students who are struggling with their mental health in a variety of ways, such as support...

The continuous search for acceptance as LGBTQ+ students

The continuous search for acceptance as LGBTQ+ students

Callie Floyd, Staff Reporter November 3, 2021

The fear of being accepted is something a good portion of teenagers struggle with, and in today's society, social media spreads the message that being proud of who you are is important and easy. Despite...

Students preparing for school activities striving for perfection. Many teenagers fear failure thus creating unobtainable standards.

Overachieving in sight of teenagers

Presley Plant, Managing Editor November 2, 2021

As the weather starts to get colder and Halloween candy is more accessible, the topic of fears has been discussed. More and more irrational fears are starting to become “rational” including the fear...

Many teens around the world suffer from people pleasing. One of the biggest effects is a damaging voice inside the mind.

Conquer the monstrous voice inside your head

Derek Fernandez, A&E Editor November 1, 2021

Dear voice in my head, Whether or not this fear is irrational does not change the fact that you still exist in our society today. When I go about my day, there is something genuinely terrifying when...

Junior baseball player Zach Agnew was hit in the face in a game against Hamilton. He pitched the ball and it came back and hit him in the face.

Help I’ve fallen and I can’t get up

Jackson Bergholz, staff reporter November 1, 2021

In the world of sports, getting injured is something every athlete must be aware of. While some injuries may be minor, others could be devastating and, possibly, career ending. Some injuries are just a...

Freshman Caelyn Feldman compares her eighth grade ID to her new ninth grade ID. Due to COVID-19, students have to fulfill the gap from online learning.

Freshmen fighting to meet high school standards

Talya Gabay, Staff Reporter November 1, 2021

As students graduate middle school and enter high school, they face many challenges. These challenges can be expected for every freshman class. However the class of 2025  has a new challenge to overcome. When...

...in an instant, you are dating someone, they’re your loyal partner and the “L” word is going to fall out of your mouth at any moment. Ten minutes ago you were trying to figure out their favorite color!

Gen Z has a major fear of commitment, it’s not our fault

Lindsey Harrison, Double Truck Editor November 1, 2021

We live in the era of sequels. As Hollywood runs out of ideas, they fall back on characters and tropes that they know people already love. The number one tactic used to draw people back in and create...

Perry students take a survey regarding self defense and how gender affects the way students feel about their personal safety.

“I am terrified of men”

Lexi Amaro, Staff Reporter November 1, 2021

In the month of October, many of us faced our worst fears. Whether it be the PSATs or Halloween Kills’ premier, we’re all facing something scary this fall. For many, it's not grades or any typical...

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