Image courtesy of James Logan Courier: A scale showing one student being more favored than the other. By Krystal Torres '25 A group of students was put together to talk about the topic of teacher favoritism at Derby High School, a topic of frequent discussion in the student body. The students were asked a set … Continue reading Students discuss favoritism at DHS
Photo courtesy of Pinterest: The beauty of gay marriage. By Aeriana Smith '25 Click the following link to listen to the podcast: https://www.icloud.com/photos/#0f1TbGR9DduLL218Gfp4YLntQ
Image courtesy of NVCOG CT: Artistic rendering of future Downtown Derby. By Madeline Zavala '24 Derby, the smallest city in Connecticut, has grand things coming within the next couple of years. Downtown Derby will be introducing new businesses, apartments and roads! Although it’s something the Derby community anticipates, it hasn’t been the nicest experience driving … Continue reading Downtown Derby’s current state of construction creates both exhilarated and frustrated opinions
Image courtesy of Quora.com: Princess Mia's makeover gave her pretty privilege. By Xa'riyah Mitchell '25 Pretty privilege is a real thing present in our society and it's time we face reality. Pretty privilege is when a person gets special treatment, or perks, because they are considered attractive or more beautiful than others by society’s standards. … Continue reading The ugly truth is that there are perks to being beautiful
Image courtesy of Economic Policy Institute: Underpaid teachers deserve more By Aeriana Smith '25 Teachers play a pivotal role in shaping the future by educating and inspiring the next generation, but many teachers face financial challenges due to relatively low salaries. This article explores why teachers deserve higher pay, potential benefits it can bring to … Continue reading Investing in education should mean higher pay for teachers
Photo courtesy of Business Insider India: A boy playing on his tablet. By Madeline Zavala '24 The internet is all over the world: in our cities, present on our person, phones, and technology. The internet has provided us with the luxury of phones, tablets, and computers. Our devices have given us many opportunities, making day-to-day … Continue reading Constant screen time creates unhealthy habits for children
Photo courtesy of Medium: Extreme religious dedication can incite limited critical thinking or even violence. By Gianna Akter '25 British author and journalist Christopher Hitchens once said, “That which can be asserted without evidence, can be dismissed without evidence,” essentially meaning that a claim made without support can be refuted just as easily without support, … Continue reading Religion’s complex role in life: it is not necessary for everyone
Photo courtesy of The Telegraph: Swimmer Lia Thomas (left), and Riley Gaines (right) at the at the NCAA championships. By Kristian Fearon '25 There has been lots of controversy about the topic of transgender (trans) women participating in women's sports teams and trans men on men's teams. Over the years our society has changed, and … Continue reading Should biological males be allowed to participate on women’s sports teams, and vice versa?
Image courtesy of Tiny Buddha: What depression can really feel like. By Aeriana Smith '25 The majority of teens feel as if they are not being acknowledged when it comes to depression. This leads to depersonalization, isolation, horrible habits, and even suicide. If we fail to take more action to be aware whether or not … Continue reading Teen depression needs to be taken more seriously
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