Image from U.S Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: Chart showing that most teens need more sleep. By Brooklyn Fernandez '26. Let's begin with what sleep is. Sleep is the normal body process that allows your body to both physically and mentally relax. Sleep is what gives us energy, from the start of our day … Continue reading Teenagers undervalue sleep to their detriment

Photo by ASL Teaching Resources: Students being taught ASL by teacher. By Faith Gallishaw '25 American Sign Language being taught in schools would have many benefits not only to the deaf community, but all school districts as well. A prime example of this would be enhancing students’ cognitive abilities,  spatial reasoning, and fostering their academic … Continue reading American Sign Language should be taught in all schools

Image by Abbie Rock and Maya Alteri: Travis Scott's apology shocks viewers. By Nedaat Masiat '26. In today’s media-driven world, celebrities have unprecedented power to influence public opinion and shape cultural norms. With their millions of followers on social media, their actions and words carry significant weight. Given this influence, celebrities should be held to … Continue reading Celebrities cannot keep getting away with this

Photo by Children's International: Two girls in an area with tons of trash. By Joshua Diaz '27 Global poverty includes the world's lowest income families in the lowest income countries. Some have to live off $2.15 a day, further setting them and us back. This is a riveting issue related to everyone. As to why … Continue reading Global poverty is a serious issue that we often forget

Photo from Fitnessgram PE 4 EVERY KID: Kids in gym class running the PACER. By Emma DeSanty '25 Standardized fitness testing has been around for years. Most will remember tests like the Progressive Aerobic Cardiovascular Endurance Run (P.A.C.E.R), sit and reach, the push up and curl up tests from when they were young and in … Continue reading Standardized gym tests ensure that kids can meet and exceed goals

Picture by Brookings.com: Two women basketball players in an official professional game.  By Allison Ortega-Benites '26 The topic of whether or not women should be allowed to play on professional men's sports teams is a complicated issue that affects society in many different ways. This issue could be dangerous because men can cause harm to … Continue reading The sports industry should continue gender segregation

Photo by Jaylynn Donaldson '25:: Jaylen Titus '25 is exhausted from handling sports while maintaining his grades. By Jaylynn Donaldson '25 November is known for Election Day, Veterans Day, and the main holiday many look forward to: Thanksgiving. Many do not realize, however, that November is associated with Movember, a movement aimed at raising awareness … Continue reading Men should cry more

Image from NBC News: Influencers and celebrities who have been canceled. By Xa'riyah Mitchell '25 In today's modern age, one wrong tweet, comment, or mistake can send someone's reputation into a collapse, crashing their careers, friendships, and sometimes even their personal lives. Welcome to the era of cancel culture, where the internet is both a … Continue reading Cancel Culture overdone, should be cancelled

Photo by Jeff Wagner from CBS News: The Department of Education building in Washington DC. By Jayla Anderson '26 (The opinions expressed in this article represent those of the author and the individuals quoted. Not Derby High School staff or students as a whole) During his upcoming term, President-elect Donald Trump plans to eliminate the … Continue reading Deconstructing the Department of Education threatens the rights of students and educators

Image courtesy of Rob Swierbitowicz: DHS staff out for a sunny day golf game. By Emma Hyder '25 Have you ever sat down on a chilly Sunday night to watch a football game or a warm Saturday afternoon to watch a baseball game? To many people, those are the two most common sports with the … Continue reading Is golf up to par with other sports? DHS teachers can’t agree