By Milan Polk ’16 Social media generally gets a bad wrap. Teachers, parents and anyone else with an aversion to technology often roll their eyes when social networking is mentioned. However, most opponents fail to recognize the benefits of these online communities and would rather focus on the negative. Popular social media sites such as Twitter, Instagram and Facebook are … Read More
While it may not affect us high school students at the moment, what students can and cannot say on college campuses is a pressing matter in schools across the country. Controversial event after controversial event, from a school newspaper criticizing the Black Lives Matter movement to a lecturer at Yale saying that administration should not dictate what Halloween costumes are … Read More
By Samantha Schwartz ’16 Birth control is a taboo. It is embarrassing for many young girls to ask for, talk about, and take. But why? Why is birth control something that is talked about in hushed whispers? Birth control is different methods used to prevent pregnancy, but it can hold other benefits, such as lower cancer risk, clearer skin, lighter … Read More
By Natalie Murray ’18 The Good Doctor is a Bad Politician As an 8-year-old, I found politics confusing and dull. Now that I’m seven years older, I find politics more interesting, but just as bewildering. For example, two of the top three Republican candidates, Donald Trump and Ben Carson, used to identify as Democrats, yet they’ve earned most of their … Read More
By Leah Peloff ’17 Fall Fridays here at Sherwood mean one thing for most of the student body: football. We dress in spirit wear at school and come pumped up to support our team in the student section that evening. When, however, does this spirited school activity become overbearing? When do we need to take a step back and ask … Read More
By Lexi Matthews ’17 The numbers seem to line up perfectly; with seven hours of it broadcasting daily and 71 percent of Americans tuning in, local stations should be producing some of the most well-informed individuals on earth. Nevertheless, one crucial factor is contributing to quite the opposite: the content. Filled with useful traffic updates, weather coverage and sometimes-exclusive crime stories … 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