I wake up to an alert on my phone, reminding me that tomorrow is the senior awards ceremony. Oh wait ... that was a previous plan, placed on the calendar before I could even dream of today’s reality.

Out of all the active generations, it can be argued that Gen Z has the most humor about situations. In the face of danger, we make memes and TikTok videos regarding how we would die. While other generations see us as being immature and unable to handle reality, the truth of the matter is hum…

We’re going through another yearly ritual, losing sleep and productivity and growing more irritable all the time. I am, of course, talking about daylight saving time.

Everyone loves to come home to a nice, warm house, bundle up with warm blankets, or rock their favorite pair of fuzzy socks from time to time. What about enjoying your favorite meal, or any meal? If you have any pets, you know that they love these privileges as much as we do. Many, many anim…

Katherine Von Drachenberg, more commonly known as Kat Von D, is a famous tattoo artist, musician, fashion designer, YouTuber and social media influencer. She launched her self-titled cosmetics company approximately 11 years ago, and it gained popularity rapidly.

With the new year and upcoming decade, a lot seems to be changing. Technology, wars, countries, the people and societies’ new ideas. The present is changing so much it’s a little scary, and a lot of people seem to think that, too.

Exercising your right to vote is more relevant now than ever in the United States.

On the second day of our new decade, an air attack sent by the Pentagon on Baghdad, Iraq resulted in the death of the head of Iran’s Quds Force and member of their Revolutionary Guard Corps, Qassem Soleimani, among the other damage. Soleimani’s death resulted in the supreme leader of Iran, A…

If sweatpants and hoodies are your go-to clothing, skipping class is a daily thing, your homework isn’t done and all you do is watch TikTok, then you may have senioritis.

The year 2020 is bound to be filled with jokes about vision and references to the Roaring ’20s. Here are some ways that you can start the year out on a good foot without going overboard with resolutions.

Is online or traditional school the one for you? As seniors are approaching the end of their high school career, many of them are wondering what they should do with their future. There isn’t a wrong answer for what to do after high school, but you should look at all opportunities that are av…

Many of us are taught that the only route to success is college — a place of opportunity. But what do you do when this opportunity comes at a great cost?

Think about the holiday season — the way it looks, the things you do, everything about it. Decorating trees, baking cakes and cookies, Santa Claus, reindeer, snowflakes, snowballs, snowmen, giving presents, singing carols, going shopping, etc., etc., etc. ... But there’s one thing that they …

Christmas break is quickly approaching. Many kids and school faculty members are looking forward to the departure from crazy classrooms, but what about the families who don’t celebrate Christmas? How do the students who don’t celebrate Christmas feel about a week off of school? Does your sch…

The Christmas season is quickly approaching, which entails a plethora of seasonal decor. It seems as if everyone has a different opinion as to when it becomes acceptable to decorate, though.

When did it become controversial to have an opinion? I was going to write about impeachment, but my mind immediately considered the repercussions of my potential words. I have seen, especially in my age group, be divided over their political opinions.

At the beginning of October, Charleston Mayor Amy Goodwin tweaked the name of Charleston’s annual Christmas parade to something a bit more inclusive, the Winter Parade.

It has been a long-standing tradition to gather around the table with your family and be merry — to eat food and just celebrate and enjoy each other’s company on Thanksgiving Day. While everyone eats, conversation ensues, which can be of topics that vary from family to family.

We’ve all seen it in the news — people dying from vaping-related diseases. In addition to this, the president of the United States says he is aware of it, and that he might begin to crack down. So many sides of an ongoing predicament that we find ourselves in, but no one giving straightforwa…

Vaping is one of the biggest problems in American teens today. As a high school student, I am always seeing students vaping. Even though they know that these things can cause health problems, they continue to do it anyway. I wish that students would take better care of their health.

The younger generation is always talking, and it’s rarely just about prom dresses and trig tests anymore.

It’s a strange feeling that Amnesty International issued a travel advisory for the United States stating “exercise extreme caution when travelling throughout the country due to rampant gun violence.” The copious gun violence has led international groups to not see our country as something it…

Teachers are a very important part of society, and as of late, they haven’t gotten nearly as much appreciation as they should.

Most countries around the world teach two languages from the time children start to learn. This has resulted in most people worldwide being bilingual or trilingual. So why doesn’t this occur in the United States?

Arguably the biggest platform today, YouTube has become an outlet for its many creators to produce and put out content for all audiences to see. Some of these creators make millions of dollars each year between their videos, merchandise and other avenues of investment.

Staying organized is like a lot of other things — you have to be consistent. In my experience of keeping everything in order there are many ways to be more organized.

It’s finally here: the year we graduate from high school. The year we step into the yawning abyss that calls itself the real world.

Prom is the climax of the high school social scene in popular media. Movies, songs, etc., refer to prom constantly, but how does the prom experience differ for each gender?

We all probably know by now (at least, I hope that we do) that we are going through climate change — that the world is warming, and that this will have serious negative effects for our planet. Will. But actually, it already is.

School has always had an element of stress in it, but recently more expectations have been pushed on high school students to do well.

As of right now, colleges and universities within the state of West Virginia have full authority to place regulations or bans on the carrying of a concealed weapon anywhere on campus, including property grounds.

Fruits, vegetables, meat and all kinds of other foods are all within access year-round to most countries around the world. Food is at our fingertips, but now that we can access it easily, what is more humane to eat?

For centuries, there has been an ongoing cycle of being taught. Teachers who teach the next generation of teachers. Without those who chose to teach, the world might not be where it is today.

For a lot of teens, board games do not exactly spell fun — not even with Scrabble tiles. And let’s face it, once you’re over the age of ten, most familiar games seem to either be for little kids or for complete geeks. It’s understandable that many teenagers are convinced there are better thi…

Climate change is a change in the statistical distribution of weather patterns that lasts for an extended period of time. It could refer to a change in average weather conditions, but today, it is a threat to our planet. And it is our fault.

Immigration is one of the biggest issues in today’s society. Not only does it involve our country and our people, but also anyone trying to come to the United States in an attempt to find better lives for themselves and their families.

In the 180 days of yearly educational instruction, research has shown that when averaged, a shooting occurs once every eight days.

Almost every teen has a cellphone or regular access to one. Apps like Snapchat, Instagram, and VSCO are becoming increasingly popular and with privacy scares, like the one occurring at Facebook, it leaves teens to wonder if their information is actually safe.

When people hear the word “epidemic,” they usually think of a rapidly spreading medical disease. Unfortunately, this is a word that can perfectly describe how JUULs are having an impact on West Virginia schools.

Do you have any resolutions set for 2019? Maybe you know what you would like to achieve, but is the goal you laid out practical? Do you have a plan?

Last month, “Fallout 76” was globally launched, as not only the ninth game in the beloved video game franchise, but also as the first video game set in West Virginia.

The hardest part about Christmas is deciding what type of tree you want in your home. I am here to tell you that artificial trees are the only way to go.

The Christmas season cannot be discussed without visions of sparkling lights woven throughout green pine trees.

Video games are a large part of today’s society. Commercials, TV, billboards, almost everywhere you look, a video game shows up. But many of these games have violence-related topics and can be seen as tasteless. Games such as “Hitman,” “Call of Duty” and the Metal Gear franchise all have vio…

I never would have thought my summer would include climbing a mountain. Yet, I anxiously woke up at 5:30 in the morning and sluggishly pulled myself out of bed. The cozy cottage that we stayed in smelled of rain and a crackling fire. My head felt as though it had the weight of the world. My …

“Charlotte’s Web” has been a childhood reading staple since it was first published in 1952. Most people’s recollections of reading it probably include laughing at Templeton the Rat’s antics, or crying at the ending (no spoilers, but I would honestly congratulate you if you had managed to not…

On a daily basis, you can look in the news and see all of the corruption present within not only our nation, but also our state.

Genetic editing seems like a fantasy. “The Walking Dead,” “Jurassic Park,” and many superheroes, all of this seems ridiculously fake, but we might see some of it in the near future thanks to a gene editing tool called CRISPR.

Gun control would not be an effective way to cut down on crimes. Think about it — who is it that are using these guns the wrong way?

To begin, we must define what an addict is. Is an addict a criminal? Is an addict a person in need? Is an addict even considered human? In today’s culture, we have a major issue with the dehumanization of addicts to all substances. We need to continually reinforce the idea that addicts are p…