Gun Control: Look at the bigger picture
February 22, 2018
As many know, the school shooting in Parkland, Florida has sparked major controversy over gun ownership within the United States. The Republican party has vouched to keep gun laws the way they are; blaming mental illness as the cause of multiple school shootings inside our country’s borders. However,...
Students rights in school are limited
February 8, 2018
The rights of students on school grounds is a quite complicated topic. In general, whenever a student sets foot on campus, their first, second and fourth amendment rights are non-existent. It makes absolute sense that the second amendment does not apply in schools; allowing firearms on school premises...
Political parties are ruining America
January 25, 2018
The party system within the United States has consistently stunted the productivity of our national government. Requests from Democrats and Republicans have continually slowed the passing of legislation to better improve the lives of people not only in the U.S., but worldwide. One of the most recent...
Social media bullying a common problem amongst high schoolers
December 8, 2017
As technology has become more prominent in our society, the use of social media has exploded. Students are communicating with others through technology more than ever before. Though social media allows for easy communication with other, many have utilized social media for the wrong reasons. Social...
Prejudice toward LGBTQ+ community is unfair
November 15, 2017
Over the course of the past couple years, the LGBTQ+ community has made great progress in gaining social equality. However, with a predominately conservative executive branch, there has been major opposition towards LGBTQ+ members in 2017, specifically towards transgenders. As many are aware, President...
NFL Players’ Protests are Constitutional
September 28, 2017
In 2016, former San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick initiated a protest against social injustice by taking a knee during the national anthem prior to a preseason game. Following numerous accounts of police brutality and shootings against minorities throughout the United States, more...
Lip Dub Production Faces Challenges
December 14, 2016
By Annie Cummings and Will Cagnassola Inspired by Avon High School and their recent success with the Riley Children’s Hospital Lip Dub, North Central is attempting to follow suit and find success of their own. Led by the Senior Class Council, there are certainly logistical challenges ahead, but the group...
