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

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