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Florida’s threats to AP Psychology should scare you—but don’t let them psych you out

Abby Ruebush, Editor-in-Chief • Nov 14, 2023

Ever wonder what high school courses Wednesday Addams or Miles Morales would take? That’s the premise behind College Board’s new social media campaign. Amidst posts on financial aid and...

Staff Opinion: Inkspot endorses Unit 5 referendum

Inkspot Editorial Board • Nov 5, 2022

The Inkspot staff strongly endorses the Unit 5 tax referendum, firmly believing it is every citizen’s civic duty to vote yes. If passed, the referendum would increase Unit 5’s Education Fund tax...

Opinion: After festival tragedy, Travis Scott must be held accountable

Eli Schneider and Charlotte Calmes • Dec 1, 2021

Travis Scott isn't known for calm, cool, and collected concert performances. His headlining appearances make headlines. In 2015, the Houston rapper encouraged Chicago's Lollapalooza audience to climb...

TikTok craze turned crime

Social media trend influences rise of theft, vandalism

Dylan Wehmeyer and Eli Schneider • Sep 21, 2021

A TikTok trend popular amongst high school students led to a drastic increase in petty theft and vandalization of school property nationwide. The "#devious lick" trend originated when TikTok user jugg4elias...

Link between ‘Wild Kratts’, communism [video]

Nayonika Banerjee, Senior Staff Reporter • Sep 16, 2021

When you think about the overlap between communism and animals, there is only one obvious answer: "Animal Fa-," no... "Wild Kratts". Learn more about the link between communism and "Wild Kratts" in the...

“Challenge the status quo”: Unit 5 Board of Education needs student advisor [opinion]

Jonah Kramer, Sports Editor • Apr 10, 2021

Democracy, representation, and self-government are timeless American ideals. These are principles that have fueled some of our country's proudest moments -- the colonies declaring their independence; the...

Opinion: It’s a beautiful day in America

Charlotte Calmes, Editor-in-Chief • Nov 8, 2020

Four years of racism. Of sexism. Four years of every -ism imaginable. Four years of irresponsibility. Of lies. Four years of inadequate leadership. Four years of the compromising all moral...

Video: Students share their thoughts on gun violence

Natalie Hoeferle and Abby Kimball • Feb 28, 2019

Video: Students and staff offer thoughts on mental illnesses

Anagha Arla, Jessica Dougall and Sydney Franklin • Feb 27, 2019

Opinion: Cry for unity

Nation needs to start listening, start compromising

Evie Snoeyink, Editor in Chief • Nov 20, 2018

When George Washington left office he warned Americans of the dangers of political parties. But now, as a country, we still find ourselves running to them and are facing all the ramifications Washington...

Editorial Cartoon: Grim reality

Aaron Knoll, Staff Reporter • May 22, 2018

Broke in education

Evie Snoeyink, Editor in Chief • May 2, 2018

Is the funding system for education broke in broken? Are politicians putting money where it is truly needed?

Typical School Day

Are some topics taught in school actually necessary?

Sumayyah Muhammad, Staff Reporter • May 2, 2018

Gremlins after midnight

Aidan Smiser, Staff Reporter • May 2, 2018

At the beginning of April, chemical attacks were reported in the Syrian town of Douma. The event in question led to the creation of a faction of western states: The United States, The United Kingdoms,...

Block scheduling fosters in-depth learning

Melissa Schill, Editor in Chief • Nov 7, 2017

49 minutes. 49 minutes to take attendance. Settle the class down. Collect homework. Pass out worksheets. Begin a group discussion. Separate the students into groups. Shuffle the desks around. Log in to...