The Voice of Wakefield High School

The Howler

The Voice of Wakefield High School

The Howler

The Voice of Wakefield High School

The Howler

Class rank takes a toll on students mental health

Class rank takes a toll on students’ mental health

Lauren Rochelle, Opinions Editor March 9, 2022

It may seem logical that higher academically rigorous schools will get students into more prestigious colleges, but studies have shown over the years this may not be the case. As a high-achieving student,...

Earth’s Natural Resources are Declining: We Need to Recycle and Shop Sustainably

Gaby Sciaudone, Guest Writer February 28, 2022

By the year 2030, the number of cars on the road is believed to double, and by 2050, the population of people is said to reach nine billion. Now I’ll ask you, do you think we’ll be able to have...

The entertainment industry has a tendency of misrepresenting high schoolers in movies and television shows.

How is Hollywood’s misrepresentation of high school impacting us?

Emily Dudash, Staff Writer February 25, 2022

Growing up, I couldn’t wait to get to high school. Movies and television shows made high school look so appealing, with the lavish lifestyles, excessive socializing, lack of schoolwork and the fact that...

Women and girls should not have to pay for feminine products.

Feminine products aren’t a want but a need

Jordan McIntyre, Staff Writer February 23, 2022

Think of going into a public restroom with no toilet paper, soap, or running water. Most people's first thought would be to get out of there, but are not having accessible feminine products that different?...

The immense pressure put on todays teenage girls leads to worsened depression, anxiety, and overall mental wellbeing.

Adolescence takes a toll on teenage girls

Kendall Wilson, Staff Writer February 11, 2022

The controversy of girls versus guys is one that most likely everyone has encountered – everyone has gotten into a debate about which gender has it the worst. However, we have yet to come to a definitive...

The adverse effects that power plants have on our planet and life.

Power plants are seriously damaging our environment

Yusha Ahsan, Staff Writer February 8, 2022

One of the most harmful pollutants on earth is power plants; industrial facilities that generate electricity through primary energy. Power plants place negative consequences on the atmosphere, humans,...

A variety of athletes collectively come together to support the Me Too movement

Sexual violence in sports: how I changed my view on the Me Too movement

Emily Dudash, Staff Writer December 15, 2021

Sensitive Content Warning:  This editorial contains references to rape and sexual violence. Since the beginning of the 21st century, few movements have been as prominent -or pivotal- as the Me Too...

The early onset of Senioritis

The early onset of Senioritis

Lauren Rochelle, Opinions Editor December 13, 2021

If you’re a senior, chances are you’ve already experienced some of the following feelings: You no longer care about your grades You don’t care to go to class You think your effort levels...

Graphic of pair of headphones sitting next to test

Students should listen to music in class

Maya Johnson, Copy Editor December 10, 2021

For as long as headphones have been allowed in schools, teachers have been fussing at students for listening to music in class. Many in the past generation remain unaware of the effects of music in a learning...

The red hand print and empty mocassins represent the countless MMIWG.

America does not care about its Indigenous women

Kaylee Jacobs, News Editor December 6, 2021

Trigger warning: mentions of violence and death Since the colonization of the Americas, Native American women have been victims of power and violence. The continued brutality towards Indigenous women...

Cattle farms are ruining the environment

Cattle farms are ruining the environment

Reagan Young, Staff Writer December 1, 2021

Like many people, I used to be a heavy milk drinker. When I was younger, I would consume enormous amounts of chocolate milk without knowing about what went on during the production process. After extended...

The start of November strikes up a huge debate between Thanksgiving and Christmas enthusiasts.

Are we celebrating Christmas too early?

Kendall Wilson, Staff Writer November 22, 2021

The late fall to early winter season always brings around a heated debate: when is the “right time” to start celebrating Christmas? This “turkey versus tinsel” debate usually starts on November...

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