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High school classrooms are becoming more like college lecture halls as class sizes increase.

Bigger Is Not Always Better

Amanda Mazzuchi, Staff Writer November 6, 2018

Increasing student achievement and lessening class size has been a topic up for debate for a long time. For many educators, it makes sense that if the class size is smaller, there is more one-on-one time...

The two brands contrasting styles are put on display.

The High-Fashion Plague Strikes Streetwear

Joe Riera, Staff Writer November 6, 2018

Popular London-Based Skate Brand Palace is set to collaborate with fashion icon Ralph Lauren, with a full lookbook on the brand’s instagram. The collection includes oxford shoes, a rugby jersey, a button...

Lohner swimming for the Rochester Adams Swim and Dive team in 2018.

Student Spotlight: Lisa Lohner

Grace Antonelli, Staff Writer November 6, 2018

Swimming is by far one of the most vigorous, time consuming sports. It is the only high school sport that has mandatory practices in both the morning and afternoon. Spending the past four years as league...

A computer lab used for French class. Information learned in French and other foreign languages can often be forgotten over the summer months.

All-Day, All-Year Schools

Amanda Mazzuchi, Staff Writer November 6, 2018

The discussion of year-round school is a big conversation point for many schools across America. The anticipation for summer is exciting for all students and teachers. However, a long summer can be damaging...

Super Mario Party title screen.

Super Mario Party Review

Luke McQueen, Staff Writer November 6, 2018

What's better than a normal party? A Mario Party! The hit franchise created in 1998 is back in full force with a new iteration called, Super Mario Party. Does it hold up to the achievements of its predecessors,...

More than 50 million children and teens across the nation attend school everyday.

Schools Shielding Rights

Amanda Mazzuchi, Staff Writer November 2, 2018

Every day parents send their kids off to school, and they assume the rights of their children as students. They rarely question if their child is treated unfairly. However, this is not always the case. The...

Going, Going, Gone...

Going, Going, Gone…

David Flowney, Staff Writer November 2, 2018

On October 5, The Sotheby Auction House’s Art Auction in London, England had multiple art pieces that were sold, but had one that stole the show. The painting named, “Girl With Balloon” was auctioned...

Cat Stephens supports drinking coffee everyday.

Maybe Skip The Morning Coffee?

Josie Wenzell, Staff Writer November 2, 2018

Many high school students feels sleep-deprived. Loads of homework, projects, and assignments leave kids with no choice but to resort to using enhancements to alter their alertness, like caffeine. Caffeine...

Junior wide receiver Anthony Patritto catching a perfect pass.

The Playoffs Pressure

Abby Stone, Editor October 31, 2018

Playoffs are known to be the most intense and crucial point in the season for the Rochester Adams varsity football team. On Sunday, October 21st the team gathered at RJ’s Pub for selection Sunday, the...

The devastation of a four-car accident at Adams. A result of the traffic and parking problems before and after school.

New Adams Parking lot – A Catalyst to a Car Accident

Sophi Noll, Staff Writer October 31, 2018

I am a student at Rochester Adams High School, and I have had my driver's license since 2016. I have never gotten into a car accident until this year, my senior year. I was on my way home from school when...

List of life skills not taught in schools.

American Youth and the Lack of Life Skills

Samantha Moilanen, Editor October 31, 2018

Youth in America are lacking the skills needed to be successful in life. What are schools doing about this issue, and how can this change in the future? Upon leaving high school, many students face...

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