Photo by Sofia Rudus '26: Four students fall asleep while trying to do work. By Sofia Rudus '26 Sleep is very important for strong physical and mental health and is a time for the body and mind to rest. However, there is no doubt that school is busy and full of activities, work and other … Continue reading Students love sleep but value distractions more

Photo by Getty Images: A man is faking being wooed for some ones. By Cassie Silkoff '25 An argument that is often discussed and disputed is about money, happiness and the correlation between the two. Does money buy happiness; or not? The answer is simple. Money only buys temporary happiness. Material things do not last … Continue reading Money CAN buy happiness, but not forever

Photo by Alison Echeverria-Soto '26: Razors are one of the many items that are unfairly priced for women.  By Alison Echeverria-Soto '26 Did you know women’s razors are 25% more expensive than men’s? Companies should not be overpricing products for women, an issue since the 1990's. The term pink tax refers to products marketed specifically … Continue reading  The cost of being a woman in Connecticut is too high

By Quinlan Gray '25 The thrilling sport of hockey has been around for almost 4,000 years and is a very fast paced game that is known most commonly for its harsh intensity while players battle it out on the ice. While players are typically equipped with a wide variety of protective gear such as helmets, … Continue reading Importance of hockey neck guards as life-threatening injuries arise

Photo from CNN: All the victims of the Sandy Hook shooting were on my mind during the lockdown. By Shaliyah Howell '25 On Wednesday, October 30, 2024, around 1:35 pm, Derby High School went into a real lockdown. When the principal, Jennifer Olson, announced on the loudspeaker that there was a lockdown, I was terrified. … Continue reading Derby High School goes through a serious lockdown

Photo by Shenelle Crite: Picture of students dressing comfortably in their style. By Jaylynn Donaldson '25 Derby High School is planning on implementing uniforms and the students are not enthusiastic about this new possibility.  For example Aliyah Morales ‘25 she says, “I feel like clothes just express students more and they should be comfortable in … Continue reading Students at Derby are against uniforms

Image courtesy of OverYondr.com: Yondr pouch and magnet.  By Kristian Fearon '25 With the undeniable problem of phone addiction and lack of focus in school, the implementation of Yondr has started at several schools around the nation as an attempt to gain control of this dominating issue. As some schools believe this serves as a … Continue reading The attempt for a distraction-free learning environment in classrooms across the nation approaches DHS 

Photo courtesy of EdWeek: Protestors demonstrate their discontent with the recent Florida bill. By Vincent Trinh '25 With the passing of the “Don’t Say Gay” laws in Florida, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has called it a major win. However, was this a victory for the supporters of the bill or the LGBTQ advocates? I’ve been … Continue reading Don’t judge a bill by its cover: liberals overreacting to Florida law

Image from Regeneration Outreach: A man who’s homeless seeking kindness and help. By Jaylynn Donaldson '25 According to Security.org, around 653,104 people are experiencing homelessness in America. This means there are 653,104 people without a bed to sleep in, without proper clothing, without access to proper hygiene, and without other necessities. People need to survive … Continue reading The government should give more support to the homeless