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Student Opinion by Elizabeth Hoffman.

“April showers bring May flowers” just as Spring brings golfing!

With the beginning of Spring and the reopening of the golf course, I’m sure many of us have been interested in what hitting the links might hold for us seasoned golfers; however, this is a sport I would encourage anyone and everyone to . . .

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Student Opinion: We Need More Nuclear Power

In the modern world, electricity is becoming more and more necessary. And we need more of it.  It’s estimated that in just the next 5 years, electricity demand will increase by 16%. That may not sound like a lot, but with . . .

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Student Opinion: The Ins and Outs of Teen Slang

After a long day of school, sometimes all I want to do is sit on the couch and scroll on social media. I’ve been away from my phone for the past eight hours and am relieved to finally send a message to my group chat with as much . . .

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Student Opinion Column: Technology Usage Diminishes Productivity

Have you ever caught yourself looking something up on your phone, but then get side tracked and find yourself playing a game or scrolling social media? I can say this has definitely happened to me before. I have come to believe that if . . .

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Student Opinion: Expanding Friendships Expands Your Horizon

Have you ever looked over your shoulder and noticed someone not from your school standing in one of the front rows of your student section? Honestly, it was probably me. Over the past couple of years, I have been opening my friend group . . .

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Student Opinion: We Need To Spend More Time Doing Hobbies

Everybody has a hobby. Whether that’s playing or watching sports, playing instruments, singing, dancing, fishing, wood-crafting, writing, playing video games, making model cars, the list goes on forever it seems. Everyone has something . . .

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Student Opinion: NIL in College Needs Regulation

On January, 20th, The Ohio State Buckeyes were crowned as the 2025 College Football National Champions. Shortly after, many headlines dominated the news about how Ohio State’s roster was filled with players who had deals worth around 20 . . .

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Student Opinion: Thankful For Classmates

A support system can be defined as a group of people who provide you with mental, emotional, and practical support when you need it most. For me, I consider my class my biggest support system.  Since I have a summer birthday, in . . .

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Student Opinion: Why the NFL is Better than the NBA

Every weekend during the fall and winter, the NBA and NFL compete for viewership across America. As an avid sports fan, I watch both leagues, but I have come to believe there are many reasons why NBA viewership has declined steadily in recent . . .

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Student Opinion Column: “Reactance” is Unavoidable for Teens

It was around 7:00 p.m. on a Tuesday night, and like every other teenage girl, I needed to clean my room. I finally got myself motivated after days of pushing it away; but right when I was 30 minutes in, I heard that gut-wrenching saying that . . .

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Student Opinion Column: A New Volleyball Chapter

Only about 7% of high school athletes continue their athletic career at the collegiate level. Isn’t that crazy? I didn’t realize how low that percentage really is, and this shows me that playing sports in college is something that . . .

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Opinion Column: Why High-Schoolers Should Have a Job

Since I was a freshman in high school, I have had a part time job. This has been so beneficial in a lot of ways in my life. I have learned so many soft skills, I have networked with others, and learned how to manage my money wisely. Some . . .

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Student Opinion: Everything Is Better in Pairs

Everybody has heard the common expression that says good things come in pairs. This comes from an ancient Chinese proverb that says harmony and order can be achieved when opposing forces are being balanced. Essentially, this means that two is . . .

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Student Opinion: The Office is the Best TV Show

When scrolling through the channels on your television, you probably look for shows filled with action, comedy, or romance. I am going to guess that you do not tell yourself, “I want to watch a movie about people working in an . . .

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Student Opinion: Bullying Can Be Prevented

Bullying is something that can happen to anyone, anywhere, whether it is on the phone, in person, or silent bullying. Silent bullying is where people make fun of someone behind their back and the other person does not know about it.  . . .

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Turtles: An Odd but Rewarding Pet

For most people, a turtle isn’t thing that comes to mind when they think of getting a new pet.  But having a turtle as a pet is one of the best decisions someone could make. It is a lifelong pet and very low maintenance. Many . . .

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Student Opinion: President-Elect Trump Has Clear Plan for Future

The 2024 election was a monumental day for our country and results will mark a drastic change in America’s future.  Donald J. Trump is soon to be the 47th President of the United States. Donald Trump has made history by becoming . . .

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Student Opinion: Goats Make a Great Addition to Any Farm

Walking out to the goat yard every day brings me so much joy. Seeing my favorite type of bovidae so often is absolutely amazing. Goats are definitely the best farm animal to have. In many ways, goats are easy to care for, relatively cheap, . . .

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Student Opinion: “No Cell Phones” Policy Is a Positive Thing

In my opinion, one policy at our school that I agree with is the new cell phone policy. Starting this school year, students are not allowed to bring their phone into school, and if they do, it has to stay in their locker. Prior to this, . . .

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Student Opinion: Why You Should Drink Home-Brewed Coffee

When many people think of coffee, they think of elders sitting around a table chatting or the old myth that coffee stunts your growth. However, people may not know that home-brewed coffee has many benefits. As a coffee drinker myself, . . .

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Student Comment Column: What are your thoughts on climbing gas prices?

By: Isaac Rodenburg, a senior at Leigh High School   “ I feel that gas prices are ridiculously high, and my pickup burns through gas faster than I would like, only getting 13 mpg.” . . .

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