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What’s said online has become its own category of communication. As generation Z grew up with the rise of the internet, its imprint could have lasting effects on the way we traditionally use vocabulary.

GenZeration change

Isabella del Nido, Print Editor-in-Chief • March 10, 2023

Carving out their own vocabulary and bypassing outdated means of communication, Generation Z fosters change through technology adding one new word to the dictionary at a time.  Over time, the internet...

On November 30, 2022, OpenAI released an AI language model free to the public named ChatGPT. The chatbot uses deep learning techniques to generate human-like responses to text inputs, creating the feeling of having a fluent conversation for users. The chatbot additionally is able to write essays based on prompts given by users.

AI is rewiring education

Ava Wong, In-Depth Editor • March 9, 2023

As she grades her class’ final essays, an English teacher comes across one essay that seems too perfect. She double checks the name at the top of the page and concludes this is out of character for this...

Recent activity from celebrities across all platforms on the web are sparking a new debate on what people can and can’t say to millions through a screen. 

Free to speak

Isabella del Nido, Print Editor-in-Chief • January 17, 2023

A student just got home from school, they finally throw their backpack off after a long day and decide to open their favorite app, Twitter and the first thing they see is a tweet from Kanye “Ye”...

Procrastination is the act of delaying or putting off tasks, or a set of tasks till a later date. What makes procrastination a problem to those who do it is the self-awareness of their intentions.

Students suffer at the hands of time: the root of procrastination in high school

Ava Wong, In-Depth Editor • January 12, 2023

With sleepy eyes, senior Ben Yao glances at the clock above his desk.  “11:00 pm.”  It has been six hours since he got home from school, but he hasn’t done anything. With an AP Lit essay due...

As planets transit through the zodiac signs, they bring their own influences to the body. Based on this, astrology and medicine can go hand-in-hand.

Deep within the stars

Isabella del Nido, Print Editor-in-Chief • December 15, 2022

Twinkling, shimmering stars shine down as rays of guidance coming from the cosmos, giving a new definition to reaching for the stars. After all, it’s not rocket science.  For some, Western astrology...

Though there is an attempt to recycle in classrooms, lack of education on the recycling process leaves many on campus incorrectly disposing of their waste. 

Keeping campus clean

Ava Wong, In-Depth Editor • December 8, 2022
Bowie students and staff are empowering others to positively impact the environment
The attention to teenage substance abuse and overdose leaves many questioning the root of the problem, why so many teens are turning to substance use in the first place.

Under the influence: teenage substance abuse

Ava Wong, In-Depth Editor • October 27, 2022

A teenage student stumbles into their first period English class an hour late. Their dilated and bloodshot eyes match their flushed skin. Their hands jitter as they sit down and try to pay attention to...

Roe’s reversal has shaken ground and will most likely leave a mark on American history. In a future of uncertainty, each state has a choice to make. Future voters can be a part of that choice.

Roe V. Wade

Isabella del Nido, Print Editor-in-Chief • October 11, 2022

The votes are in.  In a 5-4 majority, Roe v. Wade came to a screeching stop on June 24, 2022. 49 years later, women are now dealing with the repercussions of living in a post-Roe world.  This opinion...

23% fewer students of color were admitted to highly selective schools after affirmative action was banned. 80% of all U.S college students were white in 1976. By 2016, that percentage has dropped to 57%.

The race of the races

Ava Wong, In-Depth Editor • June 7, 2022

Jane Doe keeps her head down as her college counselor questions her about her college plans. “Jane? Are you there?” says the counselor. The truth is, Jane has no college plans. She never expected...

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