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Role of Technology in Education: Does it Really Help

Timofey Tkachev Jun 12, 2024

The use of technology in schools is currently the subject of debate among education professionals, nationwide. Some say that the “correct” way to educate students is without the use of technology,...

Summer Bucketlist

Summer Bucketlist

May 30, 2024

Do you spend most of summer vacation rotting in bed, binge-watching a TV show, and doing nothing? Maybe you have summer school or travel plans, but what else can you possibly do to fill the two months...

How to fix absenteeism

How to fix absenteeism

Arman Harutyunyan, Tech Editor May 24, 2024

Absenteeism is an issue that has affected all public schools across the nation. There are multiple reasons for this, but one of them was because of a certain virus. The COVID-19 virus, and the havoc it...

Why Do We Have State Testing?

Why Do We Have State Testing?

Apr 30, 2024

Our time in 8th grade is limited, and our time in a single class is even more finite. It is important to make the most of the small amount of time in eighth grade, and state testing can take up to 6 weeks...

The Mental Health Crisis In Middle School

The Mental Health Crisis In Middle School

Vivienne Harutyunyan, Arts & Culture Editor Apr 4, 2024

Middle School might be the hardest time in a young person's life. Students are treated like young children but expected to act like adults. They are given a new difficult workload while told consistently...

Skincare and its Harmful Effect on the Younger Generations

Skincare and its Harmful Effect on the Younger Generations

Saskia Vroom, Arts & Culture Editor Mar 5, 2024

In this day and age, skincare and makeup are constantly being advertised to girls and women alike, but how helpful is it? There are many brands that have become iconic and popular products for teenage...

The School Grading System is Antiquated

The School Grading System is Antiquated

Vivienne Harutyunyan, Arts & Culture Editor Jan 24, 2024

With the second semester starting, and high school around the corner, students are more stressed out about grades than ever. With students catching up on assignments after the GUSD cyber attack, trying...

Cisco Umbrella: An App That Should Be Removed

Cisco Umbrella: An App That Should Be Removed

Arman Harutyunyan, Tech Editor Jan 11, 2024

Cisco Umbrella is an app that protects users from malware and malicious activities on the internet. It processes 620 billion internet requests from at least 26,000 customers. It might seem like it has...

Should PE be Graded on Participation?

Should PE be Graded on Participation?

Violet Simpson, Arts & Culture Editor Nov 28, 2023

Standards in PE have always made students self-conscious. In an interview with a seventh grader, they stated, “When I hear my athletic classmates talk about their scores, I feel super insecure, especially...

Stop Talking About Climate Change, Instead Find Solutions

Stop Talking About Climate Change, Instead Find Solutions

Nelda Hairapetian, News Editor Oct 24, 2023

Climate change is something most of us are familiar with, due to the state of the world. While climate change has been occurring for years, and the news has been covering it, fewer people are actually...

How To Prepare For College as a Middle Schooler

How To Prepare For College as a Middle Schooler

Vivienne Harutyunyan Oct 18, 2023

On October 7th, Rosemont students were invited to a College Fair at Glendale high school. At this fair students learned about financial aid opportunities and out of state options, explored career paths,...

Should Drinks Other Than Water be Allowed in Classrooms?

Should Drinks Other Than Water be Allowed in Classrooms?

Raelene Napasa and Kayla McCurdy Apr 27, 2023

              Let’s face it, there’s been at least one time you had a drink before class and weren’t allowed to bring it inside. What are you supposed to do? Gulp it down or waste your money...

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