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Make it mandatory: Why voting should be required by all citizens

Joshua Martinez, Opinions Writer May 27, 2025

As a citizen in America, voting is one of the most important responsibilities we have, but too many people treat it like it doesn’t matter. During every election, millions of Americans don’t show up...

Juniors Dakota Walker and Allison Massey on are on opposing sides of the argument.

Why Spotify shouldn’t be banned on Chromebooks

Kiki Quinteros, Opinions Writer May 27, 2025

According to the Spotify website, they are a “digital music, podcast, and video service that gives you access to millions of songs and other content from creators all over the world.” It is used by...

AI will never be able to connect with humans on a deeper level.

AI can never replace the human mind

Salma Abdous, Opinions Editor May 23, 2025

AI is everywhere nowadays, in newspapers, magazines, music and more. It's impressive but sometimes scary. Technology is advancing so fast that some people are left wondering when it's going to become smarter...

Duolingo is going AI first.

People go wild over AI taking over duolingo

Kiki Quinteros, Opinions Writer May 19, 2025

With the recent announcement of Duolingo’s transition to AI, controversy has been caused, with the majority agreeing that this is the worst thing the company could have done, getting rid of its individuality...

Gym class is more than just a free period, so it deserves to be graded like a real class.

Gym class should be graded

Salma Abdous, Opinions Editor May 16, 2025

When people think about school, they usually picture taking tests in math and writing essays in English, not running laps or playing volleyball.  Gym class is basically a free period. All students...

Natural hair texture is beautiful.

People should embrace their natural hair

Kiki Quinteros, Opinions Writer May 12, 2025

Ah yes, hair, something (mostly) every human on the planet has. Hair itself comes in a variety of classifications, thicknesses and textures, from coily-kinky hair, to pin straight, there's virtually no...

The strength it takes to be a dancer will never be easy.

Dance should be considered a sport

Ashantee Adams, Sports Writer May 12, 2025

When someone asks about sports, their mind automatically goes to basketball or soccer, sports where there's a lot of running and balls involved. But what if someone said activities like cheerleading, dance,...

A view of the back of the DMV line. This was how the line already looked at 5:00am.

Trapped at the DMV: My Frustrating 11 Hour Journey

Cade Bookout, News Writer May 12, 2025

After waiting for 11 hours, I could finally hold it: a temporary license from the DMV. My license expired when I turned 18, due to me having a provisional level 1 driver's license. Once it expired, I decided...

With finals making up 20% of grades, FVHS students push for reform.

Final exam stress sparks call for change

Joshua Martinez, Opinions Writer May 9, 2025

As the year comes to a close at FVHS, many students are scrambling to get ready for final exams. Students face a reality of final exams being worth 20% of their final grade. For some this raises the concern...

Caps and gowns may make it look like they have it all together, but underneath, most are still figuring out what comes next.

It’s okay to not know what comes after high school

Salma Abdous, Opinions Editor May 9, 2025

As graduation gets closer, many high school students are left stressed and overwhelmed. For the past 13 years, their lives have followed a planned routine. Go to school, complete assignments, follow instructions....

Schools teach us how to take tests, and maintain academic standards, but what happens when new graduates need to navigate adult life on their own, like changing their car’s oil?

Students aren’t prepared for the real world

Brianna Negron, Opinions Writer May 5, 2025

As graduation and college acceptance season rolls around, you’ll hear more upperclassmen begin to fret about making it in the real world. Many of them don’t feel as though their educational career...

Students feel burnout from the pressure of upcoming AP exams.

Inconvenience of AP exams

Kiki Quinteros, Opinions Writer May 5, 2025

The words “AP exams” alone are enough to sink fear into the hearts of hundreds, if not thousands of high school students. Students who fell for the trap of being recommended for AP classes to “challenge...

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