NBA vs WNBA, men's soccer vs women's soccer, baseball vs softball, the list goes on and on. It seems to be a constant debate between both adults and teenagers alike trying to determine which sport or version of their sport is superior. But settling the debate is what's troubling about it. For some it...

The trademark College Experience: dorms, parties, new experiences, and a new sense of independence. Teenagers idolize the concept of college living, excited to leave their homes and start new lives for themselves. More often than not, teachers and administrators push college education on students, usually...

"In a world full of division, loss, epidemics, and strife..." It sounds like you just cracked open the first page of a novel, doesn't it? However, I'm sure we all know these things are happening in our world today. Whether we'd like to admit it or not, this past year and a half has taken a toll on...

As the 2021-2022 school year starts, both students and teachers are begging the question: How do we get people excited to come back to school? School felt more like a back burner task than a priority last year as a result of such an unpredictable schedule. From hybrid learning, e-learning days,...

Since the beginning of the school year, Mrs. Jones’ Marketing class has been working diligently on the Maverick Challenge, a county-wide competition in which high school students plan and present metaphorical businesses.  From brainstorming business ideas in August, to an executive summary in October,...

Trigger warning! Mature content below   For centuries women have been made to feel as if they’re objects and distractions to men. Sparking the conversation of rape culture in our modern lives is necessary to move forward as a society. Women ages 18-24 are more likely to be a victim of sexual...

I find it ironic that as the ball dropped signifying the start of 2020, everyone cheerfully celebrated what was supposed to be the best year yet. I find this ironic because no one knew all the chaos in the world that would soon follow. Covid, fires, and many important deaths are among the many tragic...

Throughout high school many students experience their first love, but just as many experience their first breakup. Breakups can be hard, no matter how many times you have gone through them. Breakups are especially difficult when you are in high school. Although adults sometimes downplay breakups between...

The Coronavirus has been a serious challenge for all of us. We have had to learn to adapt and overcome in the midst of a pandemic, our lives changing in ways we never would’ve expected.  Trying to stay safe and live a normal life has been a challenge for us even as individuals. What about people...

Seymour High School Athletics has impacted many student-athletes in the way they view their high school experiences. These athletes been have given several opportunities, and some even continue to pursue a collegiate career. One student-athlete that has been impacted by SHS Athletics is Mallory Moore....