Commentary

Standardized testing orients us towards specific trains of thought that make our social interactions and collaborative skills smoother. However, giving students too many tests without giving them enough time to prepare is like telling someone they need to be at a specific destination without giving them the means to get there.  

The humanities are the study of everything that we as a species have ever created. This includes art, music, literature, architecture, philosophy, history, politics, religion, and society itself.

Punishment is one of the foundational pillars of society; today, it manifests itself in the form of prisons, of the police, and of the criminal justice system. But what is it?

In 2021, there were 146,460 children that were food insecure, yet ineligible for federal assistance in New York, and approximately 10 million nationwide. The suspension of free school lunches leaves students like these in a difficult place. Making barely enough to not qualify for free lunches, yet still struggling to fork over enough for lunch, they are left hungry during the school day or burdened by school lunch debt.

It’s really no surprise that this holiday has a strong correlation with the sale of domesticated rabbits. However, what many people don’t know is the other side of this phenomenon--the rise in abandonment rates in the months following Easter.

By Iman Ahsan With the recent Russian invasion in Ukraine, people flocked to the streets to show their support for Ukraine. In the twelve days...

Overconsumption is something we know all too well. Because the average household income is more than $100,000, we simply have too much money to spend. Residents of East Amherst turn to overconsumption as a way to burn through their cash.

We, the hijabis of Williamsville East High School, would like to share our personal experiences when wearing the hijab in a public school environment.

Whether it’s the latest news about a national-level achievement your friend earned or a rumor that your teacher has been involved in a scandal, the news spreads fast and it gets everyone talking.

By Angelina Hu On Sunday, February 6th, 19-year-old Chinese figure skater Zhu Yi fell twice during the women’s short program team competition. Instead of reassuring...