The Drawbacks of Standardized Testing
Riley Sims, Co-Editor-in-Chief
September 7, 2018
Filed under Opinion
One of the first steps of a college application is a student’s submission of their SAT or ACT tests. Both the SAT and ACT are designed to test students’ knowledge over skills that colleges deem useful. Though colleges claim the tests even out the playing field for applicants, there have been deb...
The New Face of Royalty
Riley Sims, Co-Editor-in-Chief
May 29, 2018
Filed under Opinion
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s wedding took place on May 19, in the United Kingdom. This union was a sign of change for the royal family due to factors like Markle’s nationality, race and former marital status, which contrast from past royals. The couple, however, has been praised for choosing l...
Representation for the People
Riley Sims, Co-Editor-in-Chief
May 21, 2018
Filed under Opinion
President Trump has been in office for more than a year, but we are still hearing about more scandals in the White House. As the Supreme Court calls in members of Trump’s campaign, it leaves the public wondering how many secrets are going to spill out of the White House. How can we trust the government...
Unmasking Terrorism Fears
Riley Sims, Co-Editor-in-Chief
May 21, 2018
Filed under Opinion
In the wake of numerous terrorist attacks, some people are having a hard time enjoying public activities and travel out of fear that they will be in a unsafe situation. This even has some questioning if they should partake in these activities. However, they should not be scared to enjoy themselves because...
Brewing up a Ruling
Riley Sims, Co-Editor-in-Chief
May 7, 2018
As a result of recent studies linking acrylamide, a chemical produced when coffee beans are roasted, to cancer, a California judge ruled on March 29, that coffee must come with a cancer warning label. The ruling comes from a lawsuit filed by the Council for Education and Research on Toxics in 2010. Sta...
The Myths of Fake News
Riley Sims, Co-Editor-in-Chief
March 27, 2018
Filed under Opinion
Over the past year, the phrase fake news has been heard time and time again. President Donald Trump first used this phrase in his campaign as a response to deny claims about him that the press released, the most notable ones about his relations with Russia. It seems as if today’s society believes it’s...
Tis the Season for Shopping
Riley Sims, Co-Editor-in-Chief
December 1, 2017
Filed under Opinion
The holidays are near, and many stores are beginning to advertise their biggest sales of the year. For most, the beginning of holiday shopping starts with Black Friday. However, in the recent years, stores have moved Black Friday earlier and earlier. Black Friday has now become Black Thursday. By moving...
“Fake News” A Testimony from a Enemy of the People
Riley Sims, Reporter
May 25, 2017
Filed under Opinion
Ever since President Donald Trump was elected, he has consistently attacked the media for reporting what he calls “fake news.” He has discouraged people from reading articles and news sources that he has labeled as fake news, even when the articles report real information. He has insulted the profession ...
Girl Scout Cookie Knockoffs
Riley Sims, Reporter
March 24, 2017
Filed under Opinion
It is Girl Scout Cookie season and people are rushing to buy their share. However, nowadays it seems much easier to get ahold of Girl Scout cookies year-round with alternative cookie brands manufacturing cookies that taste exactly like some of the classic flavors. Girl Scouts also started selling cereal....
Alice in Wonderland Review
Miranda Molina, Reporter
February 28, 2017
Filed under Opinion, Raider Reviews
Alice in Wonderland, Lewis Carroll’s famous book about a young girl’s misadventures in a fantasy world, has been adapted as several different movies and plays. Arguably, the most well-known, is the animated Disney feature from 1951. Now, Raider Theater has taken their own swing at the play. The...
College Costs Continue to Rise
Braedon Harris, Reporter
February 26, 2017
Filed under Opinion
For nearly 40 years, the average college tuition has quadrupled at both the private and public levels. This increase does not include the several other costs students pay, including housing, food, books, supplies and transportation. If tuition costs continue to rise at this rate, students will continue...
How Safe is Technology?
Jeffrey Candelaria, Reporter
February 25, 2017
Filed under Opinion
Technology plays a huge role in the world we live in today. It is widely used by millions of people on a daily basis, and most don’t know what they would do without it in their day-to-day lives. With all the new high-tech devices and smartphones released in the world today, it’s only natural that...
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