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The Guidon Online

Hays High School's Official Student Newspaper

The Guidon Online

Hays High School's Official Student Newspaper

The Guidon Online

You can visit www.battleforthenet.com any time before Dec. 14 to petition Congress to keep net neutrality protection laws in place.

Net neutrality laws should remain intact

Lacey Gregory, Editor-in-Chief December 8, 2017

Imagine something similar to the school’s barracuda web filter popping up when you open Netflix because your parents only paid for news websites. Though nothing like that could happen at this point...

Trump addresses his remarks to the nation from Tokyo on Nov. 6.

Trump’s mention of religion after shooting futile

Isaiah Schindler, Staff Reporter November 10, 2017

President Donald J. Trump addressed a shocked nation during his first stop in Tokyo after a gunman killed 25 people and injured 20 others at a Baptist church in Sutherland Springs, Texas on Nov. 6. Trump...

Brands such as Louis Vuitton and Prada use crocodiles from the farms in Vietnam. PETA documents the events in a video which shows the public what happens.

Crocodiles experience inhumane treatment

Isabelle Braun, Online Editor October 31, 2017

Since 1854, Louis Vuitton has been creating bags, shoes and wallets that are created from crocodiles. Along with other companies such as Prada and Marc Jacobs, Louis Vuitton uses crocodile farms in Vietnam...

Freshman Alicia  Feyerherm participates in Harry Potter world Wednesday

Spirit Day name changes unnecessary

Scout Perryman, Staff Reporter October 13, 2017

Spirit days are supposed to be a time of light-hearted fun. They are supposed to gauge the school spirit that each class shares. However, they should not be steeped in controversy, like this year’s spirit...

"My Plate" guidelines detail the recommended servings of fruits, veggies, protein, grains, and dairy per meal. It replaced the traditional food pyramid in 2011.

Teens need to take charge of healthy eating

Lacey Gregory, Editor-in-Chief September 1, 2017

Despite former first lady Michelle Obama’s valiant efforts to combat obesity by reforming school lunch guidelines, teens are still not fueling their bodies properly. According to the CDC, from 2011-2014,...

This pasta is covered in a tomato cream sauce. The sauce contains nutritional yeast to give it a cheesier flavor and almond milk to make it creamier.

Vegan-shaming should be stopped

Isabelle Braun, Staff Reporter April 12, 2017

Being a vegetarian for around six years allows for time to understand that when you tell people you're a vegetarian, you're going to get some comments. While those comments may just be curiosity, there's...

Spring break is a well deserved break for students

Spring break is a well deserved break for students

Kayli Potter, Staff Reporter March 10, 2017

Throughout the year, we have multiple breaks including breaks for Thanksgiving, winter and summer. One other break that we have coming up is spring break. This year, spring break will begin on March...

In honor of International Women's Day: Date yourself, instead

In honor of International Women’s Day: Date yourself, instead

Madison Crees, Co-Editor-in-Chief March 8, 2017

In honor of International Women’s Day, I thought it was time we brought up the idea of “dating” yourself. While it may sound weird, dating yourself is the process of finding peace with being on your...

Students deserve more freedom

Students deserve more freedom

Lacey Gregory, Associate Editor March 3, 2017

With the importance of broadening ones’ horizons, taking a rigorous course load, all while maintaining a high GPA so frequently stressed to high school students, it would be logical to conclude that...

Trump failing to protect women's and minority rights

Trump failing to protect women’s and minority rights

Hannah Norris, Staff Reporter February 17, 2017

The presidential shift to the Trump administration has brought about uncertainty in many political and societal aspects. His original campaign was inadequate in making his stances on important issues clearly...

Respect people for differences instead of trying to change them

Respect people for differences instead of trying to change them

Peyton Augustine, Sports Editor February 1, 2017

  The time has come to stop pushing your beliefs on others. Instead of just saying your opinions louder to drown out the people who disagree with you, try listening to what they to say and be respectful...

AP Government needs to be upgraded to year-long class

AP Government needs to be upgraded to year-long class

Madison Crees, Co-Editor-in-Chief January 11, 2017

It’s no secret that Hays High offers a challenging curriculum to those who ask for it through their AP courses. The heavy workload of the advanced setting is time consuming, but manageable in most cases. In...

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