by Bridget Cook

Most students are familiar with the highly publicized Breast Cancer Awareness Month, donning pink clothing and accessories and selling items to raise money for the cause. It is gratifying to see high-schoolers so passionately involved in such a widespread effort to combat the terrible disease. However, another pervasive problem meant to be supported this month has been pushed aside: bullying.

Bullying has been prevalent in schools for years. Unfortunately, those who are not being affected directly tend to underestimate or even ignore the issue. Some could argue that cancer awareness is more important because cancer kills. With suicide and self-harm on the rise; however, bullying can be a life-or-death situation as well.

We must not forget that October is National Bullying Prevention Month. The issue of bullying should hit close to home for anyone in school, and it deserves much more acknowledgment than it is being given.