Cora Kuhlenbeck
Read on to learn about the significance of fashion and its contributions to student development. Photos: Cora Kuhlenbeck, Jack Hensel. Model: Jack Hensel
All in Opinion
How Wearing a Mask Protects Freedoms
Emma Hartman
Many people are refusing to wear masks because they believe it restricts their freedom. Read this interesting article that explores the reasons why wearing a mask, can actually protect our freedom.
Welcome to the Monkey House
Sarah Gerovac
Hamilton’s “Novel Idea” book club read a short story collection by Kurt Vonnegut, a classic satirical and absurdist fiction writer, for our most recent meeting. Keep reading to discover more about this interesting work, Welcome to the Monkey House!
Hamilton Students' Resolutions for the New Year
Sarah Onysio
Now that 2021 has finally arrived, many students have created goals for the coming year. Read this article to learn more about the goals Hamilton students are setting.
May I Use the...?
Elisabeth Fischer
Students for decades have had to ask their teachers for permission to use the restroom. Personally, I find that unnecessary. There are multiple academic consequences and physical consequences due to this preconceived notion of having to ask for permission.
Bitcoin Isn't the Future, but Cryptocurrency Is
James Strasburg
With all this talk about Bitcoin being the future of currency, there’s a valid question to ask: why Bitcoin?
Student Voices: Black Lives Matter
Maddie Gammon
The last year has been very eye-opening, and it was a long overdue wake-up call for millions of people. Being white, I instantly realized that I had to speak up for the injustice in our world.
Fear, Death, and Insurrection: An Attack on U.S. Democracy
Bronwyn Rhoades
The events of January 6th were those of a country with no morals, no democracy, and a leader who refuses to accept proven facts. What really happened that day, and what does it mean for our country?
Legendborn: A Legendary Read
Sarah Gerovac
Hamilton’s book club, “A Novel Idea,” just finished another monthly read. Keep reading to hear about December’s exciting book, Legendborn!
Truly Devious: Truly Entertaining
Sarah Gerovac
Hamilton’s book club, Novel Idea, read Truly Devious in November. Keep reading to see what we thought of it!
Online School Is Failing Hamilton Students
Bronwyn Rhoades
Education this year looks very different, with many students choosing online school over in-person. Is the new format working for students, or is it depriving them of the high-quality education that Hamilton strives for?
Should Hamilton Bring Therapy Dogs During Exam Days?
Sarah Onysio
Therapy dogs have been proven to reduce anxiety and improve memory. They have been brought for this reason into elderly homes, hospitals, and college campuses. Is it time they were introduced to Hamilton as an option before exams?
How to Help the Earth: High School Edition
Emma Hartman
Making a difference in the world seems to be a daunting and impossible task for high schoolers. Many fail to realize that a difference is made with everything anyone does! It is up to you to decide what sort of difference you will make. Read this article to find out how you can make changes to help our environment.
Is Technology Limiting Creativity?
Abbey Lemke
“Millennials and Gen Z are prime examples to show the laziness and lack of effort that is part of the problem. These characteristics come from minimal experiences of the real world and a lack of understanding of one's capability.” Click to read more.
A "Stand" Against the Pledge
Spencer Margolis
There is a lot of pushback on people who don’t stand for the pledge, but there are some very compelling reasons why kids don’t.
Standardized Testing Creates a Toxic Environment in Schools
Emily Berger
Standardized testing has consistently been a controversial topic, but it became all the more controversial when cheating scandals blew up. Read why standardized testing is detrimental to learning environments.
Is Today's Music Meaningful At All?
Emma Hartman and Ella Heintz
See both sides of an argument analyzing whether modern music still has meaning like it used to.
Body Image Today
Emma Stuettgen
All over social media, you see the topic of body image being discussed. Is there too much pressure on girls to have the “perfect body?”
Seeds for a Change
AJ DeCraene
Hamiltons courtyards have gone neglected long enough. People have wanted it, and maybe a garden could be a second incarnation of the yards.
Speaking for Our Heroes
Cheyenne Lewis
American soldiers have been fighting for the freedom of the people since 1776. Americans look at those people as heroes and believe that those who died back then were the foundation on which our country is built. So why do we treat our modern-day veterans so poorly?