Investigative – The Chant

Throughout the pandemic, multiple individuals struggled with mental health and looked for a coping mechanism–a way to help express their feelings and let go of the negativity they contain and still go through. What if art was the one coping mechanism that everyone searched for?

Art throughout the pandemic

Marissa Amorose, Reporter
December 15, 2020

Fast fashion clothes do not have the best material and they damage easily causing them to end up in landfills. Oceans hold these landfills and trash gets in the water contaminating it. Third world countries also hold landfills which results in the countries becoming heavily polluted.

The dark side of fashion

Jachi Cosby, Reporter
December 15, 2020

The fairest of them all: Misogyny’s tight grip on women

The fairest of them all: Misogyny’s tight grip on women

Zioni Moore, Reporter
December 15, 2020

While positive influencers exist on social media, the majority of the biggest platforms consist of size 0’s, fitness trends, and harmful diets. The new age of social media continues to impact the younger generations by promoting a skinny ideal not always achievable by everybody. The lack of attainability of this perfect body type can cause harmful habits such as body checking, overexertion, and disordered eating. “Social media has probably increased disordered eating because everyone is on social media. The problem is that it’s in-your-face 24/7. Without social media you might have a day or a week to just be with yourself, to focus on your hobbies, to build resilience, to realize your value lies in connecting with family, with kindness, humor, art, schoolwork, creativity, etc. But now there is no break. The comparisons are relentless. The inner critic gets louder. The sense of inadequacy grows like wildfire. The need to diet spikes. The devastation of failure follows. Self-esteem sinks deeper,” licensed nutritionist Betsy Thurston said.

Eat.

Lainey Devlin, Copy Editor
December 14, 2020

High school plays an undeniably important role in the majority of people’s lives. It affects them in numerous ways, from chances of getting into college, to future earnings and even ability to make long lasting relationships later in life.

High school and its relevance in life

Dominik Perez, Entertainment Editor
December 14, 2020

The prevalence of racism and racial division harms the children of America. The school system, instead of encouraging diversity, deliberately separates children into separate social classes. America should work towards this issue and strive for equality in the school system. In doing so, students can receive a better educational experience.

Why do schools classify students by race?

Ren Lloyd, Reporter
December 13, 2020

College costs over the past years have skyrocketed, with students worrying about dorm costs, books, tuition, food plan, and other miscellaneous activities that colleges throw their way. College students withdraw more loans now than there was in the early 2000s, and a group of students decides not to further their education, and some drop out midway because of the overbearing cost.

College tuition over the years

Racheal Oni, Reporter
December 11, 2020

Throughout generations, people saw technology develop and continue to see it evolve. From rotary phones to Iphones, and VHS tapes to streaming services, everyday entertainment changes and improves.

The miscommunication between generations

Jemiah Clemons, Opinions Editor
December 11, 2020

Japanese animation: Big or bust?

Japanese animation: Big or bust?

Elijah Pacis, Reporter
December 10, 2020

“I am a better business leader, wife, mother and person. He has changed my life. He has changed his siblings and Dad in so many ways too. All for the better. He is one of my greatest blessings,” Melissa Banko said. Her family stands strong and Cooper, Banko’s seven year old son, proudly represents autism.

Autism Misconceptions: Living on the Spectrum

Hannah Gresham, Reporter
December 9, 2020

Americans across the nation silently struggle with Dyslexia. The learning disability effects 43.5 million people across the globe making it harder for them to read and write.

Debunking Dyslexia

Amber Roldan, Features Editor
December 8, 2020

Mental health, defined by the World Health Organization (WHO) as the state of well-being in which the individual realizes his or her own abilities and can cope with the normal stresses of life, defines much of today’s societal problems. Specifically in the music industry, countless artists have faced, undergone and fallen victim to mental health issues. Without major awareness and active methods to relieve these problems, the list of these artists continue to go on and on.

The relationship between mental health and the music industry

Peyton Stack, Sports Editor
December 4, 2020

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