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Schools should monitor social media in cases of bullying, dangerous behavior

Ben Wicklund, Social Media Reporter March 21, 2017

“Congress shall make no law to abridge the freedom of speech.” The First Amendment of the United States Constitution seems to be very clear about the guidelines surrounding the ability to voice...

Locker rooms inappropriate for interviews

Lauren Gella, Social Media Reporter February 20, 2017

Athletes being interviewed in their locker room directly after their game is the last thing athletes want to happen. Whether it's celebrating a victory or mourning a loss, being interviewed is not on the...

'A Dog's Purpose' raises questions about animal abuse in movies

‘A Dog’s Purpose’ raises questions about animal abuse in movies

Noah Johnson, Distribution Reporter February 17, 2017

Over the years, many filmmakers have used, “No animals were harmed” disclaimer in their films. Little do people know what these filmmakers have gotten away with on film and behind the scenes. With...

Planned Parenthood, needed rather than removed

Planned Parenthood, needed rather than removed

Jack DeGonda, SNO Sports Editor February 16, 2017

Planned Parenthood is a non-profit foundation that provides vital reproductive health care, sex education and basic information to millions of women and men worldwide. Recently, President Trump has...

Students in the Young Democrats club believe in informing people not only about democratic candidates, but republican candidates as well. To inform students, they make posters, and hang them around the school.

Students should seek school, part-time job balance

Grace McDonough, Staff Reporter February 15, 2017

While spending 12 to 15 hours a week making pizzas for minimum wage does not scream thrilling, junior Spencer Maas works to help him pay for gas and save for college. Although the number of high schoolers...

Staff Editorial: vandalism occurring in bathrooms increasing

Staff Editorial: vandalism occurring in bathrooms increasing

Pony Express Staff February 14, 2017

One of the problems at school is vaping and vandalism in the school's bathrooms. This problem has raised concern for some of the staff. Not only is it an illegal activity, it is also negatively impacting...

Athlete interviews are useless

Athlete interviews are useless

Hunter Hippel, Online Editor February 14, 2017

"That was horse (explicit).  He shouldn't even be able to work at Foot Locker," Chiefs' tight end Travis Kelce said after a holding call effectively ended the Chiefs' season against the Pittsburgh...

Project-based learning benefits students academically

Project-based learning benefits students academically

Megan Karnuth, Online Editor-in-Chief February 11, 2017

Learning is being compromised because high school students care more about their grades than actually learning the material. Students copy assignments to save time and their GPA. High school is the gateway...

Demanding lifestyle means college athletes get paid well

Demanding lifestyle means college athletes get paid well

Sonia Moran, Photographer January 14, 2017

Although athletes already get scholarship money, the NCAA started allowing schools to give a small allowance to college athletes. Athletes practice anywhere between 40 to 50 hours a week. They would...

Violent protests break apart American trust

Violent protests break apart American trust

Megan Ramberg, Online Editor January 12, 2017

Protesting becomes more prominent than ever  Burning the American flag, intentionally shutting down highways, anti-Trump marches, is it all anti-American or an exercise of rights? Minorities...

Fidel Castro's death fails to make a difference in U.S.-Cuban relations

Fidel Castro’s death fails to make a difference in U.S.-Cuban relations

Evan Klein, Social Media Reporter January 11, 2017

According to the Council on Foreign Relations, business transactions between the US and Cuba have increased 30 percent since 2014. The trend is very positive between the US and Cuba, however, some...

Burning American flags burns bridges

Burning American flags burns bridges

Ben Wicklund, Social Media Reporter January 8, 2017

"Nobody should be allowed to burn the American flag," tweeted President-elect Donald Trump late November, "if they do, there must be consequences -- perhaps loss of citizenship or year in jail!"  What...

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