Horace Mann's Weekly Newspaper Since 1903

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Horace Mann's Weekly Newspaper Since 1903

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Every history class should teach current events

Every history class should teach current events

Samantha Matays , Staff Writer January 6, 2023

When I first experienced a current events assignment in my tenth grade United States History class, I was encouraged to break down the bubble I was living in and delve into worldwide events. While many...

Horace Mann needs more mental health support

Horace Mann needs more mental health support

Ryan Nikitiatis , Contributing Writer January 6, 2023

There exists a mental health crisis amongst students in the U.S.  and it’s worsening every year. According to USA Today, in 2019 “1 in 3 high schoolers reported persistent feelings of sadness or hopelessness,...

Why College Basketball is Better than the NBA 

Why College Basketball is Better than the NBA 

Clio Rao, Staff Writer December 9, 2022

With the World Cup, NFL, college football, and the NBA in full swing, many make the mistake of overlooking college basketball until the March Madness tournament, which is months away. While I can’t argue...

A Messy, Messi Tournament

A Messy, Messi Tournament

Jiyon Chatterjee, Contributing Writer December 9, 2022

“The little boy from Rosario, Argentina, on behalf of every little boy wearing his shirt. Messi on a million backs. Messi for a million flashbulbs…one kick of the football. He’s done it before…he...

Huff explores culture of Madrid at study abroad program

Huff explores culture of Madrid at study abroad program

Nia Huff, Staff Writer December 9, 2022

This summer, I attended INESLE, a study abroad summer program that matches American students with Spanish families who have children of the same age, in Madrid, Spain through the Lembo-Sperling Grant....

Martial arts, law enforcement, and security: Rob Aviles pursues safety and self defense 

Martial arts, law enforcement, and security: Rob Aviles pursues safety and self defense 

Erica Jiang , Staff Writer December 9, 2022

“When people hear the term self-defense they tend to fear it, thinking that it’s a bad thing, but for me, I’m in a world of being preventative,” Public Safety Officer Rob Aviles said. “It’s...

The importance of football in Brazilian Culture

The importance of football in Brazilian Culture

Julia Lourenco, Staff Writer December 2, 2022

Brazil has the best soccer team in the world. But this isn’t something that is just accomplished due to the skill of the players; it is also reliant on the enthusiasm of their fans. Growing up in Brazil,...

Lax gun regulations fueled Club Q violence

Lax gun regulations fueled Club Q violence

Isabella Ciriello, Staff Writer December 2, 2022

On Saturday, November 19, a deadly shooting occurred at Club Q, an LGBTQ nightclub in Colorado Springs. The shooter murdered 5 and injured over 18. The Club Q shooting shocked most of the country, but...

Forget trig, teach me how to roast a chicken

Forget trig, teach me how to roast a chicken

Lucy Peck, Staff Writer December 2, 2022

During the pandemic, I, like many others, found myself quarantined at home for months. One thing the lockdown especially showed me is that I lacked many essential everyday skills.  As an eighth grader...

Editorial: Involve students in parent-advisor conferences

Volume 120 Board November 21, 2022

Last Thursday, students sat at home while advisors met with parents and shared comments from each of their teachers. For students, the conferences lie  behind a frustrating shroud of secrecy — teachers...

Understanding the danger of West’s antisemitic remarks

Understanding the danger of West’s antisemitic remarks

Ariella Frommer , Staff Writer November 21, 2022

We all saw Kanye West’s horrifying tweet on October 9: “I’m a bit sleepy tonight but when I wake up I’m going death con 3 on JEWISH PEOPLE.” While West is no stranger to antisemitism, his agenda...

A conservative take: how the Republicans failed the midterms

A conservative take: how the Republicans failed the midterms

Joshua Shuster , Staff Writer November 21, 2022

President Biden’s two years in office have been disastrous, bringing record-high inflation, an influx of undocumented immigration at the southern border, an abysmal evacuation from Afghanistan, a failure...

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