As of this year, the government has passed a Tobacco 21 law that is raising every state’s legal tobacco purchasing age to 21 instead of 18. Their reasoning behind it is to stop teenagers from smoking...

On Dec. 20, 2019, legislation was signed to alter the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act. The minimum age for tobacco sales has now been changed from 18 to 21. Not all the details of the law change have...

 At the beginning of each school year, district high school students have the choice to pay for a spot in the student parking lot. At both West and High have to pay $50 per year for a certain spot. The...

Student bathrooms are sometimes closed, causing them to be crowded with loitering students like flies around garbage on a hot day. According to Principal Jeff Walker, the bathrooms are closing mainly because...

The school district introduced SafeDefend boxes in late 2019 to be used in cases of emergency. Shortly after the boxes were installed, teachers were asked to begin keeping their classroom doors locked...

The issue of women being ignored in film awards ceremonies has attracted a much-needed spotlight recently, but it seems the Academy might’ve learned a thing or two, as 2019's greatest movie was recently...

1. Create your own study guide: Writing helps you remember things better 2. Ask Questions: ask your teacher questions, it will help you in case you have problems 3. Attend Review Session: reviewing...

Samuel Adams is a player on the varsity basketball team here at St. Charles High and has been since his freshman year.  Adams says he views himself as a good team player. However, there are a few ups...