For many teenagers currently they have grown up with social media. It has not been around long, so scientists are not aware of all the effects it has on teens. One of the most recent questions being raised...

  We sent out a survey with fourteen questions asking students about their social media usage and experience. It was sent to sixty-seven Hays High School students: six freshmen, thirty sophomores,...

SENIOR PREPARATION After finishing what is said to be the hardest year of high school, students finally get to go into their senior year. Senior year is meant to be carefree and your last year as being...

As each student goes through their own self growth journey throughout elementary, middle and high school, new friends may come in go during the years. For seniors Alex Coveney and Emry Lundy, they have...

At Hays High, the dress code is a popular topic for debate. Many students, especially females, believe that the dress code is unfair. These rules are known to cause distress among the student body. Often...

As Hays, Kansas, reopens following COVID-19, the community has started readjusting to a new normal. For the past six months, students have had the option of not wearing a face mask and accessibility...

Having an in-person school year during a global pandemic means extra steps to keep all teachers and students safe. Those steps varied widely for students of orchestra, band, and vocal classes but in spite...

The needle lowers after the glossy disc starts spinning. When the two finally meet the smooth sound of classic rocks fills the room. The perfect way to destress after a long day. “I like to listen to...

The COVID-19 pandemic has drastically changed the daily routines of students. Schools are closed and those with non-essential part-time jobs have been let go. The stay-at-home order has also restricted...