Breaking Blue

On Coming Out

On Coming Out

Mya Freed May 9, 2016

Right from when we are babies, we are raised with heteronormativity pressed against our tiny shoulders. From seemingly insignificant comments such as referencing a male baby and saying, “He’s such...

“I Am Only 16 Years Old”

“I Am Only 16 Years Old”

Madelyn Guinn, Writer May 5, 2016

I am only 16 years old. The sexualization of my body is not my problem; it’s yours. If you look at me and think, “She’s too young to be wearing that!” then I’m too young to be sexualized....

A Monetary About-face

A Monetary About-face

Lydia Rector, Writer April 27, 2016

The $20 bill that we all know and love will soon undergo a makeover. Andrew Jackson is retiring from his position as the face of the bill, and Harriet Tubman will be taking over. Harriet Tubman, a former...

Growing Up is Scary, and Im Terrified

Growing Up is Scary, and I’m Terrified

Jianni Adams, Writer April 20, 2016

 It’s that time of year where it seems like every time you go on the internet, listen to the radio, or turn on the television, it’s always about the same thing: politics. Yes, that’s right! The...

Mr. Bernard Sanders: A Detailed Look

Mr. Bernard Sanders: A Detailed Look

Andrew Walker, Writer April 13, 2016

I imagine Mr. Bernard Sanders sitting in his luxury townhome in suburban Vermont with his morning coffee and daily newspaper. He is seeing a headline written touting his victory in Vermont. Bernie smiles...

Facing Harsh Facts

Facing Harsh Facts

Delaney Nunn, Writer March 23, 2016

Whether you have slept with multiple partners, or have made a commitment to stay a virgin until marriage, nobody is oblivious to the amount of promiscuity during our high school years. Teenage pregnancy...

IS Claims Responsibility for Brussels Bombing

IS Claims Responsibility for Brussels Bombing

Andrew Walker, Writer March 22, 2016

Update as of 1:25 PM, March 23, 2016: New information was uncovered about the men that could have been responsible. The two brothers were the masterminds of the bombings yesterday, and they have been...

What its like to be a foreign exchange student

What it’s like to be a foreign exchange student

Anastasiya Fadyeyeva, Writer March 17, 2016

What's it like to be a foreign exchange student? This question has been on my mind for a while. I have been watching vlogs of other students who speak about their exchange year. I have made friends with...

Wasted Time for Wasted Scores

Wasted Time for Wasted Scores

Autumn Maurice, Writer March 16, 2016

Standardized testing has been around for what has seemed like ages. So why are so many tests administered to us students? Are they only given out to determine if teachers are doing their jobs? Who decides...

Feminism and the Wage Gap

Feminism and the Wage Gap

Ethan Kidwell, Writer March 15, 2016

Type “wage gap” in Google and look at the first search suggestion it gives you. This is what appears on your screen:“Wage gap myth”. Current day feminism is like a snowball of beliefs that turn...

The Worst People of The Hallway

The Worst People of The Hallway

Isaiah Sherfick, Print Newspaper Editor March 15, 2016

The Hallway DJ In 1958, John C. Koss, a jazz musician from Milwaukee, invented the first stereo headphones. Ever since then, we have been graced with the ability to enjoy our music quietly without...

Donut Dash: FTK Fundraiser 2K16

Donut Dash: FTK Fundraiser 2K16

Lydia Rector, Writer March 7, 2016

  Donuts, delicious and deep fried, possess the power to make anyone happy. Not only do you have the opportunity to make yourself happy by consuming some delectable donuts, but you also have the...

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