New show “Big Mouth” causes controversy
Carol Ann Gladstone, Editor
October 26, 2017
On September 29 2017, Netflix dropped the new animated original animated show “Big Mouth.” Everyone quickly hopped onto their devices to watch the show “Big Mouth” and - of course - it offended people and caused controversy. The animated series takes viewers on the journey of young teens go...
A different opinion on an established issue
Victoria Tran, Staff Writer
October 24, 2017
On July 14, 2015, Ta-nehisi Coates released his book, Between the World and Me, a rather pessimistic recollection of the racist reality of our world. Coates’s book was intended for his son, explaining to him the history of slavery, segregation, and racism, and how they still continue to play ...
We have a problem with forgiveness
Aryana Powell, Staff Writer
October 19, 2017
With rampant violent crimes happening in our country, forgiveness should not be so easily granted. I strongly believe that despite your religious views it is not okay for someone to take an innocent life. When people forgive a person for committing a horrible act upon someone and they forgive them, ...
The untold story of black conservatism
Christian Nanadoum, Copy Editor
October 6, 2017
Black conservatism exists, and black conservatism should not be disregarded in American society.
It’s okay to take a knee
Sollange Pinto, School News Editor
October 6, 2017
Many people would say take a stand in the case of oppression, or in this case, take the knee. According to NBCnews , Jerry Jones and Dallas cowboys took a knee in protest to Trump's irrational comments about their silent protest. Trump and his hothead put the NFL on the spot while showing their protest against r...
These sports protests are out of hand
Matthew Polek, Sports Editor
September 28, 2017
The protests started in 2016 when Colin Kaepernick refused to stand during the playing of the national anthem before a preseason game. “I am not going to stand up to show pride in a flag for a country that oppresses black people and people of color,” said Kaepernick in an exclusive interview with...
Athletes should insist on Breen Field maintenance
Carlos Gonzaga, Staff Contributor
May 31, 2017
Breen’s Field is used for sports and activities. The field on High Street in Naugatuck has been long used for youth sports. However, it has been falling into disrepair and has not been receiving the necessary maintenance. It is the job of the town to maintain the town’s parks and recreation f...
Student aims to improve police and community relationship
Felicia Ojeda, Staff Contributor
May 26, 2017
In cities across America citizen and police officers struggle with strained relationships, especially considering the rash of police brutality and violence on American streets being covered by the media in the last few years. High school students have been trying to make small changes in their areas in...
Planned Parenthood faces defunding
Brenna Yeager, Staff Contributor
May 24, 2017
Planned Parenthood is one of the nation's leading providers of quality and affordable health care for women, men, and young people, as well as being the nation's largest provider of sex education. Planned Parenthood operates more than 650 health centers throughout the United States, and provides an ...
Torturing the tortured souls
Jared Aponte, Staff Writer
May 24, 2017
These days it seems the epitome of Internet humor is posting ironic memes about having crippling depression while battling fidget spinners like BeyBlades and while, yes, occasionally these jokes are funny, most times they are just toxic and depressing. And no, not in the “funny meme” way, in the ...
Thirteen reasons why and why not
Sollange Pinto, Staff Writer
May 17, 2017
13 Reasons Why is originally a novel by Jay Asher, which has been turned into a Netflix sensation co-produced by Disney star Selena Gomez about a traumatic back story of the suicide of Hannah Baker a high school student who left behind 13 tapes indicating why she committed suicide and blaming her pee...
Democrats and Republicans reach mutual agreement to shoot the American public in the foot instead of each other
Jared Aponte, Staff Writer
May 12, 2017
Despite the complete stalemate and eventual overturn of the last attempt to replace the Affordable Care Act, the Republicans are trying again and this time the Democrats are trying a new defense strategy: hugging it out. Despite the massive amount of harm this bill has been projected to cause to 24...
Hailey Almonte, Senior Editor
October 27, 2020 • No Comments
Switzerland has recently introduced a minimum wage of $25 (23 Swiss francs) an hour. Minimum wage has been an ongoing topic of discussion due to how many people work for...
Merveille Kaja, Staff Reporter
October 27, 2020 • No Comments
A possible cure for malaria is being investigated in an Asian plant called Artemisia. The plant has been used in traditional Chinese medicine for over a century. Malaria...
Man allegedly threatens to kill and kidnap Wichita Mayor, over mask mandate
October 27, 2020
On Friday, October 16, 2020, Meredith Dowty, 59, was arrested after making a threat against the Wichita mayor Brandon Whipple in response to the Kansas City mask mandate policy aimed to help prevent the...
Half a million sharks could be killed for a Covid-19 vaccine
October 26, 2020
On October 10th, 2020 a shark management group known as Shark Allies located in Los Angeles, California made an estimate that internationally half a million sharks could be killed in order to make an efficient...
Man sues the city of Galveston for $1 million after public humiliation
October 26, 2020
Donald Neely, a 43 year old man, is suing the city of Galveston for $1 million on October 7 after being led by a rope by White cops on horseback. Donald Neely was arrested for criminal trespassing in...
Kadrisha Bizati, Staff Reporter
May 17, 2019 • No Comments
Last week was the first Monday of May, which means the Met Gala happened. The theme this year was Camp: Notes on Fashion. Many celebrities such as Lady Gaga, Kim Kardashian,...
Justin Dinis, Staff Reporter
May 7, 2019 • 1 Comment
*This article contains spoilers for the first three episodes of the final season of the television series, Game of Thrones, which first aired on April 14, 2019.* The long-awaited...
Hailey Almonte, Staff Reporter
March 12, 2020
Women’s History Month is a time to look back at how women have changed the world for the better. For many years women have done amazing things and women continue to reform...
Alivia Stonier, Staff Reporter
March 12, 2020
William Eilish Pirate Baird O'Connell, otherwise known as Billie Eilish, an eighteen year old singer known for her soft vocals and anti-pop sound, broke into the music scene...
Nailah Lewis, Staff Reporter
March 10, 2020
Today in the U.S. over 250,000 juveniles are incarcerated as adults every year. This number is significantly larger than any other country in the world. With so many...
Teacher wages are too low in this country
March 10, 2020
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For Black History Month, we celebrate Josh Jacobs
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