Over the past few years, the gay rights movement has made many strides towards equality. On June 26, 2013, the Supreme Court declared the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA), which exclusively allowed civil recognition of heterosexual couples, unconstitutional under the Fifth Amendment of the Constitution, which guarantees equal protection. Since then, several court rulings took… Read More Has the LGBT Movement Won?
The season started on Sept. 9 at Plainfield High, and the Boys’ Cross Country team was ready. The meet was putty in their hands, holding a win against Plainfield and Stonington. Then, the season fast forwarded to the end: one senior competing at New England’s. Senior Bryce Hedman glided over the finish line with a… Read More Watch Us Go
As fall sports come to an end, the volleyball season is just beginning to heat up. Throughout the season, it was a learning experience for everyone, starting with new captains, senior Jenny Nohara and senior Michelle Klinikowski, as well as adjusting to a team half new to varsity. “I am beyond proud of what my… Read More Volleyball Team Enjoys Successful Season
YUGA President junior Rachelle Robeson had a clear vision for the final day of the “Because I Am a Girl” campaign. The goal was to have a school wide pink out so that students could show their support for girls’ rights all over the world. “It was really great to see how many people get… Read More A Club With a Vision
Most of you have probably heard Meghan Trainor’s new song “All About That Bass” playing on the radio or blasting at Homecoming. The song mainly revolves around body positivity and loving yourself, which is something we haven’t seen in the most recent media. However, most are hung up on the one line “Go ahead and… Read More Are YOU All About That Bass?
Famous actress Emma Watson has been all the rage lately for a recent speech she made at the United Nations (UN) headquarters.Watson was appointed as a UN Women Global Goodwill Ambassador, a position held by many other famous people who use their fame to help important social and humanitarian issues. Through Watson’s powerful speech, she… Read More #heforshe
When you think of the idea of “feminism”, what immediately comes to mind? Perhaps you recall reading about the life of Susan B. Anthony who protested for women’s suffrage in the 19th century, or maybe Beyoncé on stage during the VMAs with “FEMINIST” on the giant widescreen behind her. You might think about recent social… Read More What is Feminism?
In the past several years, many artists have contributed to The Colonel’s Poet Laureate segment and Inner Visions. However, upon looking at the artists, most of them are girls. “The drawings and paintings they put in The Colonel and Inner Visions are well done,” senior Miranda Torres said. “However, getting some guys to do it… Read More A Masterpiece Half Represented?
Pro No-Shave November is all about embracing your naturally crazy and wild hair that, unfortunately, cancer patients don’t have. For the whole month of November, people all over the nation are not shaving their hair. All the money they save on grooming equipment is donated to the American Cancer Society. By donating to this cause,… Read More Is No Shave November Too Extreme?
A’s To the veterans. But let’s be honest, they deserve far more than an A. To a successful spirit week. You guys definitely took advantage of the one week when it’s acceptable to look ridiculous. To the football team for not only rocking the Homecoming game, but also going undefeated for quite the… Read More Nov. 14
