Imagine the town of Ledyard outlawing your dog. Imagine watching helplessly as Fido is declared dangerous and unwelcome. Imagine scrambling to relocate him to somewhere outside of Ledyard. For pit bull owners across the United States and Canada, this legal and emotional nightmare is becoming a reality as cities one after the other pass breed-specific… Read More Unnecessary Ban on Pitbulls
1) Candy corn. This staple candy of Halloween is actually disgusting, and does not deserve to be blessed with the name “candy” as that implies it tastes good. This colorful mush tastes more like stale marshmallows. notey.com 2) Annoying neighbors who give out toothpaste. The only thing worse than neighbors who give out… Read More 10 Reasons Why Halloween is Actually the Worst
Halloween gets a lot of hype as soon as October rolls around— and rightly so. As a perfect holiday that has something for everyone, ranging from pumpkin carving for the artsy to bonding bonfires for the sentimental, it lives up to all the expectations. Here’s ten reasons why: 1. The onset of Halloween Month (what… Read More 10 Reasons Why Halloween is Actually the Best
2016 is the year of monumental changes: new SATs, recalled Eggo waffles, and even a new president. If you were born sometime between Nov. 30 and Dec. 17, you’re changing too. Some former Scorpions and Sagittarians are now being told to embrace a different identity: the new sign called Ophiuchus. Even if you weren’t born… Read More You’re Not What You Think You Are
The presidential debate on Sept. 26 between the infamous Donald J. Trump and Hillary Rodham Clinton was one of the most anticipated and the most viewed in presidential history, with a record 100 million people tuning in to watch. The pressure remained high throughout the night as both candidates attempted to share their ideals and… Read More Who Won the Presidential Debate?
Former Stanford student athlete Brock Turner, infamous for raping an unconscious woman on Jan. 18, 2015, was recently released from prison on Sept. 2 after 3 months on good behavior. His already lenient sentence of 6 months in county jail caused significant backlash and opened up the discussion on race, class, and sex based privilege.… Read More Brock Turner: The Epitome of Privilege
Finals week may be one of the most dreaded weeks of the year, but good news for you if you’re a senior, you probably don’t have to worry about it. Thanks to school policy, teachers may allow any seniors who have a 90 percent or higher as a final grade to be exempt from the… Read More Senior Exemptions: Con
As the year wraps up, many seniors are thankful for the possibility of not having to take one or more final exams. Most would agree that this privilege comes with seniority and gives 12th graders a break. Despite this, there are still students that advocate for exemptions for all grades in exchange for working hard… Read More Senior Exemptions: Pro
At Ledyard High School, all students are at some point required to create presentations, whether it’s highlighting the themes of a classic novel or presenting opinions about the American Dream after reading “The Great Gatsby.” Despite the fact that most students dread presentations with all their heart, they are undeniably useful. They help students organize… Read More The Privilege of Choice
On April 26, Connecticut voters headed to the polls to select their preferred candidate for the Connecticut Primary. Republican frontrunner Donald Trump easily took home the 28 delegates. The 69-year-old also claimed Pennsylvania, Maryland, Rhode Island and Delaware. According to the Associated Press, Trump entered the contest with 845 delegates, followed by Ted Cruz… Read More CT Primary Outcome: Republican
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