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The Voice of Wakefield High School

The Howler

The Voice of Wakefield High School

The Howler

Over the past few years, “brain rot” has been on the rise as technology has evolved to be both addicting and flashy. This overexposure to the internet is proven to alter brain chemistry and decrease mental focus.

“Brain rot:” the not-so-secret cause of mental decline

Jackie Regan, Features Editor December 17, 2024

On December 2nd, 2024, Oxford University Press declared “brain rot” to be their 2024 Oxford Word of the Year. Influenced by adaptations in both written and spoken language over the past year, Oxford...

Cancel culture is very controversial. Many people want to stop it. 
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Cancel culture: accountability or overreach?

Cali Clark, Staff Writer December 5, 2024

Social media continuously allows people to voice their opinions about anything. Naturally, when disclosing a personal opinion, people are inclined to make theirs known. Learning how to deal with people's...

True crime is an extremely popular genre. However, it has negative impacts.

The impact of normalizing true crime

Cali Clark, Staff Writer December 3, 2024

As social media grows more popular, so does watching and creating true crime content. True crime is simply telling the story of a crime, generally murder. However, creators tend to leave out necessary...

There is a stark contrast between the overall quality of food in European countries and the United States. Artificial additives in American food raises concern about consumer well-being.

The European gold standard in food safety: why America needs a food renaissance

Katie Spampinato, Co-Editor-in-Chief November 21, 2024

America and Europe share many of the same beloved food brands. Walking into a grocery store in Paris, you’ll find Cheerios, Doritos and Coca-Cola. While the packaging may look familiar, what’s inside...

This year, millions of young people became eligible to vote in the 2024 presidential election. Youth have the potential to influence politics and incite action on issues they care about, beyond just the general election.

More than the presidency

Abby Zimmerman, Co-Opinions Editor November 18, 2024

With the election season over and the next president only months away from holding office, Americans, particularly young people, are beginning to contemplate possible policy changes within the next four...

Large profile content creators have recently gone to unforeseen lengths to expand their brand and build their portfolios. From new food products to toy lines, it seems like a new influencer-backed product comes out every week.

Drawing the line between greed, gain for content creators

Seth Steiner, Co-Editor-in-Chief November 12, 2024

In the past decade, the idea of being a content creator on a platform like YouTube or TikTok has gone from absurd to commonplace. With this, the biggest content creators, seeing the monetary benefits of...

Interior design has taken a turn towards minimalism. Rooms that used to show personality now showcase drab, white-and-gray themes.

Minimalist design: the death of individualism?

Jackie Regan, Features Editor November 7, 2024

Everyone knows and loves the classic red telephone booth, present in just about every city, and a key figure in many famous rom-coms. But lately, these bright spots of color and nostalgia have been ruined...

Sports can aid in improving anxiety and depression amongst teenagers. It can also provide an outlet for teenagers to escape the stress of day-to-day life.

Sports provide a helping-hand for mental health issues

Gabriel Linnan, Co-Opinions Editor October 28, 2024

The detrimental effects poor mental health has on society come in many forms, such as depression, anxiety and other disorders. There are many ways to ensure that these health concerns don’t get out of...

Four-day school weeks are the buzz as of late, especially among high school students. Their reimplementation would significantly improve the school system as a whole.

Is the four-day school week worth it?

Abby Zimmerman, Co-Opinions Editor October 23, 2024

As a high school student, I often find myself burnt out by the end of a long week, the intensity of the last five days leaving me exhausted. Despite having additional time to rest over the weekend, I often...

Halloween is a holiday that has different aesthetics. Some people prefer the scary look and some people prefer the cute look of Halloween.

Halloween is the best holiday

Cali Clark, Staff Writer October 16, 2024

  Excitement for holidays is high during the autumn and winter months. With that comes debate whether which upcoming holiday is the best. While many people would choose Christmas or Thanksgiving,...

Catherine Middleton waves to a fan in the crowd. (Ricky Wilson via Creative Commons License)

Royal family inspires debate on privacy

Emily Dudash, Co-Editor-in-Chief May 16, 2024

Around late-January, my mom, who, until this moment, had never expressed any sort of interest in the royal family, asked me what I thought happened to Kate Middleton. Huh? I replied. I didn’t even know...

The great college debate: balancing cost and career prospects

The great college debate: balancing cost and career prospects

Bobby Etters, Guest Writer May 8, 2024

Historically, success on many levels has been found through the means of college education. Previously, families have pushed their children to achieve further education in the pursuit of better chances...

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