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The Howler

The Voice of Wakefield High School

The Howler

The Voice of Wakefield High School

The Howler

The government shutdown has ended but many are skeptical about the future of bi-partisan politics.

The government shutdown earthquake has ended, but the aftershock continues.

Emily Silver-Campbell, Staff Writer February 12, 2019

After a long “will they, won’t they” debate over President Trump’s border wall, the government shutdown has ended. Before you celebrate, remember that we are still not out of the woods because...

Why is our pro-veteran president against serving?

Why is our pro-veteran president against serving?

Gabriella Kluch, Co-Opinion Editor February 11, 2019

As of January 22, 2019, the United States Supreme Court ruled that transgender people are not eligible to join the U.S. military. The policy was originally announced last year in July from the President...

Does Trump care about the lower class?

Does Trump care about the lower class?

Abby Lee, Website Editor February 7, 2019

America has long been heralded as the land of the free, and the land of opportunity. That’s what we’ve been told our whole lives. However, we grow up, and along the way, we learn that this isn’t...

Kendra Randle

Important Takeaways from A Star is Born

Kendra Randle, Student Life Editor January 7, 2019

*Warning: This article contains spoilers Mental illness is real. Substance abuse is serious. The main character in the movie, Jackson, was seriously affected by alcoholism and prescription drug...

Classroom size: is study hall a solution to improve student performance?

Classroom size: is study hall a solution to improve student performance?

Tatyiana Davis, Multimedia Editor January 4, 2019

The pain slithered from my open palm down my outstretched arm, aching along the length. A sigh poured from my mouth as my question continued to go unanswered. My teacher zoomed from student to student,...

Becoming: one of Americas most influential women in history

Becoming: one of America’s most influential women in history

Gabrielle Donaldson, Sports Editor December 19, 2018

When the name “Michelle Obama” is spoken, words like class, brains, beauty, and elegance come to mind. As one of the most hated and honored First Ladies to journey alongside her husband, Michelle Obama...

Menstruation is nothing to be ashamed of, but the pink tax is

Gabriella Kluch, Co-Opinions Editor December 12, 2018

I have seen it everywhere since middle school. Girls whispering to others, asking if they had a pad to borrow, or quickly shoving a tampon into their pocket before asking to leave the classroom. As I have...

A year without social media: following a new path

A year without social media: following a new path

Sage Cooley, Co-Opinions Editor December 6, 2018

This time last year, I was idly browsing Instagram and other social media platforms several times a day like many of my peers. Over winter break, I decided to rid myself of the burden of social media,...

Allie Mariotte

Generation Z are the guinea pigs for the unknown side effects of juuling

Allie Mariotte, Photoagraphy Editor December 4, 2018

As a senior, it's easy to see students everywhere reaching for a form of e-cigarettes called a Juul. There are many other forms of e-cigarettes like epuffer magnum, joyetech and Suoin Drop. The Juul product...

Kendra Randle

The urgency to destigmatize mental illness

Kendra Randle, Student Life Editor November 29, 2018

In our society, suicide rates continue to rise at an alarming rate, but we fear the discussion about mental health due to a lack of knowledge and judgement towards those who are mentally ill. Teenagers...

Emily Silver-Campbell

The way Native Americans are perceived is a big problem

Emily Silver-Campbell, Staff Writer November 27, 2018

What is the first thing that comes to mind when you think of November? Thanksgiving, family, football? As a Native American, the first thing that comes to mind for me is Native American heritage month,...

Abby Lee

Is it time to ditch the gender binary?

Abby Lee, Website Editor November 26, 2018

The gender binary, or the concept of there being only two genders, is a system that has defined and affected every one of us at one point or another. From the moment we are born, we are assigned as male...

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