Pro: Government access to smartphones ensures national safety
During early June of 2013, infamous whistle blower Edward Snowden exposed the U.S. National Security Agency’s (NSA) extensive surveillance program on not just suspicious persons,…
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Con: Government access to smartphones oversteps boundary
This month controversy stirred across the nation as tech giant Apple takes on the FBI in court regarding encryption. The FBI has requested that Apple…
Opinion: Senior internships facilitate professional experiences
At Westhill, seniors are provided with an opportunity to take an internship at the end of the school year. The internships, of which are completely…
Opinion: Catering to various student diets in the cafeteria
More than 16 million people in the United States are now either vegan or vegetarian. This is not just a huge number, but a massive…
Opinion: Considering a school-wide late work policy
Students have many responsibilities they need to prioritize on a daily basis. Although education should always be one’s first priority, there are many other challenges and…
Opinion: Payment for passing AP’s offers incentives to succeed
As a parent or student, it can be very intimidating to see that ninety dollar price tag attached to AP exams. Many people are not…
Opinion: Should there be qualifications for AP classes?
Everyone has the ability to be in an AP class as long as they put their heart to it and are ready to face challenges….
Opinion: Adding administrator to purple pack group is unnecessary
Westhill’s student section, better known as the Purple Pack, can be seen ramping up the bleachers at all sports’ games and tournaments. The club, which…
Opinion: Is it possible to truly give a gift?
A gift is defined as a thing given willingly to someone without payment; a present. When the holidays roll around, gifts are both exchanged and…
Opinion: Is the online classroom effective?
As the years progress technology is playing a larger role in our daily lives. Schools support this trend by integrating technology into classroom settings and…