By Ashley Nnabue ’16 Relationships. Many yearn for the feeling of commitment with a significant other. Why? For many, it is due to the longing of affection and companionship. However, there is a growing lack of trust among this generation that pushes individuals to avoid official relationships. Instead, people tend to “talk” with a potential boyfriend or girlfriend for an … Read More
By Milan Polk ’16 Recently, a report from the World Health Organization (WHO) announced that red and processed meats, such as beef, bacon and sausages, are now linked with an 18-percent higher risk of cancer. Although the information that meat is unhealthy was not surprising to most people, there may be the need to rethink one’s dietary choices. The decision … Read More
By Steven Witkin ’16 Nobody is really sure what the purpose of our occasional pep-rallies are. Some say they are to recognize the achievements of our varsity athletic teams, since that is what takes up most of each rally. The sports teams get the recognition they deserve, but our school is made up of more than just sports. Sherwood has … Read More
Jacob Golomb ’16 It’s that time of year; stores are decorated for the season and shoppers are wished “happy holidays.” Recently, the shockingly controversial Starbucks holiday cup design has been trending. During the holidays, Starbucks has a tradition of changing its cups to have Christmas colors and seasonal designs ranging from snowflakes to ornaments. This year, the company made the … Read More
By Alleigh Keyes ’16 Whether you have been dubbed a “prep,” “jock,” or “geek,” let’s face it —we have all been judged. We love to use labels but loathe being labeled. These labels need to go, especially the term “plus size.” Nowadays, there’s an increasing diversity on the runway and in magazines. Even though there has been progress in showing … Read More
By Maya Koeppen ’17 As sexual assault remains a continuing issue on campuses across the country, a lack of defined punishments and inadequate policies have resulted in many schools deservedly receiving public backlash. It is simply not enough to assign perpetrators mere educational sanctions with the hopes that it will be enough to prevent them from committing any further assaults. … Read More
Recently, The Warrior conducted a survey exploring Sherwood students’ political views, which can be seen in the “The Pulse” on page 14. The survey showed a great variety of political opinions at Sherwood, but that generally, students have liberal opinions about current controversial issues. Students demonstrated liberal views on both domestic and social issues, while they were divided on education … Read More
By Bryse Thornwell ’16 After three years of inactivity, the Black Student Union (BSU) is back. By their mission statement, the BSU is a club organization dedicated to “implementing a bond among one another and fostering a passion for success” within the school’s African American community. They strive to support one another in academic endeavors, mentor each other and stretch … Read More
By Chase Wilson ’17 As senior year comes around and college application deadlines approach rapidly, student anxiety also is quickly rising, and for an understanbable reason. Perhaps unrealistically, seniors want the college application process to go perfectly. Any snag or delay has the potential to put a tense senior over the edge. Take senior Ade Adeola’s situation this year, for … Read More
By Samantha Schwartz ’16 On a daily basis a bully preys on an innocent peer in the crowded school hallways, picking on his or her glasses or the way he or she walks or some other outrageously unfair reason. And everyday students stand by, hesitating to act. As the bullying continues, they walk by and pretend nothing is happening. This … Read More