Are Exams Necessary to Teach Students?
Jaclyn Harris, Junior Writing Editor
July 24, 2017
Filed under Editorials, Front Page, Opinions
The necessity of final exams has been a hot topic among teachers and students alike ever since they were implemented as a part of the school system. While exams can be stressful for some students, they are a necessary evil in order to accurately assess the learning of each individual student. Withou...
Betsy DeVos Not Good for Future of Public Education
Christopher Piel, Sports Editor
February 23, 2017
Filed under Front Page, Opinions
In the first month of his term, President Donald Trump was able to get his pick for Secretary of Education, Betsy DeVos, confirmed in the Senate. In this historic event, the Vice President cast the tie-breaking vote to place DeVos in her cabinet position. The Michigan billionaire has some views that...
Winter Break Should Be Lengthened
Christopher Piel, Sports Editor
January 20, 2017
Filed under Front Page, Opinions
Following the end of the first semester, students go on winter break, which is an approximately two week long hiatus from school. However, the break is simply not long enough, and it should be extended to allow for an appropriate amount of time for students to rest and be ready for the second semester. The...
Exemption Policy Still in Need of Minor Fix
Christopher Piel, Sport Editor
December 12, 2016
Filed under Editorials, Front Page
Once again, the administration will be allowing students to exempt their final exams if they have proper grades and limited absences. However, there is one exception to their policy: classes that will have a STAAR test in the spring are not available for exemptions. This is one of the few flaws in the...
Lip Dub Worthy of Tradition, or Not?
Christopher Piel and Chad Lyle
December 6, 2016
Filed under Editorials, Front Page
FOR by Chad Lyle Filming continued this week on the second annual Argyle High School lip dub. An idea borrowed from the playbook of typically larger high schools, the lip dub is designed to boost school spirit and present a unified student body to the community. Last year’s attempt was film...
Student Thanks Community, Pink Out Support
Faith Stapleton, Photography Editor
October 28, 2016
Filed under Front Page, Opinions
Dear Argyle Community, First of all I would like to say that this community never ceases to amaze me with it's ability to come together as a group and provide shoulders for people to lean on. As someone who is affected by breast cancer daily, I am overwhelmed with happiness in October, when ...
Is a Police Dog Worth the Money?
Chad Lyle, Senior Writing Editor
October 5, 2016
Filed under Editorials, Front Page, Opinions
As school districts across the nation grapple with the increasing presence of illicit substances on campus, routine "drug dog" checks have become a popular method for discouraging students from being bold enough to bring drugs with them to school. While many school districts are satisfied with these routin...
What’s the Point of Mega Lunch?
Christopher Piel, Sports Editor
October 5, 2016
Filed under Editorials
As of Monday, the school has been participating in "Mega Lunch" where all students eat lunch during an hour long period. The new schedule has allowed students to participate in various clubs or events during the extended lunch. Although it gives students more time, Mega Lunch is more trouble than it...
Apple Downgrades with iPhone 7 Features
John Walsh, Junior Reporter
September 15, 2016
Filed under Editorials, Front Page, Opinions
Apple fans everywhere are buzzing with the announcement of the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 plus, but people are slowly realizing that the company’s products have regressed in terms of convenience when it comes to the new “innovations” that the iPhone 7 brings. The first “advancement” that the iPhone ...
Kindness Can Make the Difference
Brayden Ratcliff, Multimedia Editor
August 7, 2016
Filed under Editorials
High school, for many, is the moment in time where one finds their identity. There are the higher level classes that provide students the opportunity to experience possible careers. Students may also find themselves participating in activities such as sports or fine arts. The school offers many...
Who has More Stress, Students or Adults?
Faith Stapleton, Reporter
July 17, 2016
Filed under Editorials, Front Page, Opinions, Student Life
Almost everyone in high school has dealt with stress hanging over their heads. The question being brought up nowadays is who has more stress, adults or students, and who handles stress the best? Over the years, students have been feeling more stressed due to school and the many activities they...
Super Tuesday to Impact Nation
Reeves Moseley, Contributor
March 1, 2016
Filed under Editorials, Front Page, Opinions
As Super Tuesday rapidly approaches, students should be aware of how relevant their vote is to the future of their communities and the country. Not only is voting a right, but it is also an essential civic duty that requires knowledge regarding the conditions of various elections. While students should...
