Elon Musk: the try-hard who may be our only hope
Elon Musk, whether revered or criticized, has emerged as one of the most influential figures of our time. Rising to prominence with...
It’s time for the U.S. to rethink reading in the classroom
A staggering two-thirds of American kids cannot read fluently, according to the National Assessment of Educational Process. According to their 2022 Report Card,...
A plane ticket isn’t an all-access pass to your destination
Every year, tourists flood to popular attractions such as the Taj Mahal, the Great Pyramid of Giza, the Hagia Sophia, La...
The clowns in Congress are the same ones we invited in
The clown — former New York Representative George Santos — who just left the circus — the U.S. House of...
For seniors, a day off is just what the doctor ordered
Senior year: the pinnacle of high school life. As the final chapter in a journey marked by countless memories, it...
It’s Christmas time: deck the halls and dim the lights
“What a bright time, it’s the right time to rock the night away.” Bright and extravagant light displays have evidently...
Homework shouldn’t be a chore, but rather an asset
A brain-numbing 30-hour work week with no paycheck and a workload that follows you home: welcome to high school. The...
Order Up! $20 minimum wage ready for pick-up
In an era characterized by growing income inequality and economic disparity, the issue of minimum wage has emerged frequently in public policy....
TPHS water fountains desperately need maintenance
After walking around the TPHS campus in search of the perfect water fountain, I finally found it: right behind the Falcon Eatery...
Students are justified when they pass on the pass
In response to stricter bathroom pass policies at TPHS, some teachers have gone too far in preventing students from leaving...