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“Danger of Dahmer,” why true crime is problematic

Daniella Froimzon, Feature Editor March 3, 2023

Netflix’s original series “Dahmer” debuted at number one on the streaming services’ “Most Viewed” list. With the true crime genre’s exponential increase in popularity, we should all consider...

Are tattoos creating problems in the workplace?

Casey Critz, Editor-in-Chief March 3, 2023

As a generation attempting to fix decades of stereotypes rises, tattoos have become more and more the rage. However, many work environments continue to judge people’s character based on the art they...

Advanced Problems

Casey Critz, Editor-In-Chief February 27, 2023

With a school as diverse as Krop, you would expect the Advanced Placement (AP) classes to reflect the various demographics represented throughout the student body. Sadly, this is not the case.  According...

Four vs. five day work week: is it worth it?

Joshua Sadov, Health & Science Editor February 27, 2023

As teenagers, our lives usually consist of waking up before the sun comes up, and doing homework late into the night. Trying to balance social life, school and work all pile up the stress of being a high...

Are school lockdown policies really effective?

Daniella Froimzon, Feature Editor February 27, 2023

Over 2,000 school shootings have occured in the United States since 1970, with that number steadily on the rise. The unfortunate reality is that an active school shooter scenario is a very real possibility,...

Should seniors be allowed to leave campus during lunch?

Josh Katz, Managing/Opinion Editor February 27, 2023

From starting to vote to applying to college, senior year marks a turning point in many of our lives. Yet, we are still bound by the same rules that restrict 14-year-old freshmen just starting their high...

Modern-day tax scheme disguised by voting ballots

Rachel Kostyukovsky, Staff Writer January 31, 2022

America was founded on the basis of fair representation in government. However, the American colonists were paying taxes to Britain while simultaneously being refused a voice in political decision making....

Does the AP class stress pay off in the end?

Josh Katz, Managing Editor January 31, 2022

Each year, a new group of oblivious students enter their first year of high school, and therefore their first chance to take a class with the two letters “AP” in front of it. While they may know it...

Random bag and body checks: are they necessary?

Elizabeth Froimzon, News Editor January 31, 2022

Security guard Stephane Lindor confirmed that in November 2021 alone, the amount of bag and body searches has become more consistent due to the increase of suspicious activity – but are these searches...

The dangers of boredom during the pandemic

The dangers of boredom during the pandemic

Josh Katz, Staff Writer May 25, 2021

Back in 2019, when COVID-19 broke out, the immediate response was to isolate everyone and limit almost all human interaction, effectively stopping the spread. However, over a year and several new guidelines...

Out to save the world: How the Green New Deal promises to change the U.S. for the better

Out to save the world: How the Green New Deal promises to change the U.S. for the better

Sunny Dovek, Entertainment Editor April 27, 2021

Hurricanes, wildfires and flash floods; 2020 brought many disasters with it, but these natural catastrophes have been on a steady climb since the 1970s, and are intensified by the biggest issue facing...

The future of politics: Should entrepreneurs run the show?

The future of politics: Should entrepreneurs run the show?

Josh Katz, Staff Writer April 21, 2021

As the 2016 election came to a close, former President Donald Trump became one of the eight business executives to make the leap from running a business to becoming president of the United States. This...

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