Archive for December 2023
Immigrant students’ perspectives on mental health
By Veronica Mina York Suburban High School senior Angelina and her family immigrated to the United States in 2021 from the Dominican Republic. They came to the U.S. because of her father’s work situation. He quit his job before the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. He couldn’t find another job there, but he found one…
Read MoreDo students really know their post-high school options?
By Jacob Drahusz and Brian Kivel At this time of year, college letters are beginning to flood students’ mailboxes, and seniors are focusing more on their post-high school plans. But is college the only option? Hannah Drahusz is a junior in college. She wants to become a science teacher. She talks about how college is…
Read MoreThe fashion choices of YS students
By Jackie Collins This year, a new dress code pilot has given students more freedom with what they wear. It allows more rips in jeans, crop tops, spaghetti straps and more. But has the dress code really changed what most students wear? Or are their fashion choices about more than just the dress code? Kyra…
Read MoreWhy teens should start investing
By Ben Lamond and Henry Busse CNBC reported that around 54% of teens are worried about having enough money for the future. Investing their money can help. But many teens don’t know where to start, how to start, or just simply don’t understand investing as a whole. If you invest in a company’s stock, you…
Read MoreHow YS student athletes balance school and sports
By Jalen Lee Senior Cine’ Stevenson is an accomplished student athlete. She runs track and plays tennis for the high school. But she also takes mostly college prep classes. She talks about how tiring this can be. “After a tennis match or a track meet or even just practice because my practices are so intense,…
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