Danielle Pritchard, Features Editor
January 10, 2020
Originally instituted in 1998, the Federal Trade Commission’s Children’s Online Privacy Protection...
Maggie Dalton, Head Photo and art, Community Editor & columnist
January 6, 2020
Lamar Jackson was the 32nd pick in the second round of the NFL 2018 draft. He was selected by the Baltimore Ravens. You must be a good football player to get drafted at all, but in Jackson’s case, he was drafted later than expected.
Jackson spent three seasons as a starter for Louisville. In 2016, he won the Heisman Trophy....
Vivian Zhao, Editor in Chief, Editorial Editor & Columnist
January 6, 2020
I grew up with Disney princesses. My favorites were Belle, Ariel and Mulan. I used cardboard cutouts to play pretend. In elementary school, I wore a dress with the Little Mermaid for my passport photo.
I thought little of the movie’s plots and certainly didn’t challenge them. Now, the movies have become increasingly...
Joey Rubas, Correspondent
January 6, 2020
The life of the 21st century high school student is a hectic one. The constant oscillation between school, sports and extracurricular activities means that most students are left with little free time. This leaves students in a stressful environment. But still, for most, these are not the most time consuming activities. That...
Nick Bird, Correspondent
December 19, 2019
The history of the Communist Party of China is an unbroken string of gross human rights violations and oppression. The submission of US corporations to the will of the Chinese government is not only unacceptable but reprehensible.
In recent months, it has become increasingly apparent that many US-based companies have...
Nick Bird, Correspondent
December 18, 2019
Recently, high school junior Braden Hajer published a column announcing his presidency in the 2040 election. The Hajer 2040 Campaign had so much potential. Real issues, bold solutions, gorgeous prose. This is why it is all the more unfortunate that Big Horse has managed to get its disgusting, dirty hooves digging deep into the...
Braden Hajer, Copy Editor & Columnist
December 17, 2019
Editors note: Braden's column is broken into three parts due to its length. Sections are marked so that readers may find part II if they have already read part I in print.
Part I: Transportation, Infrastructure and Mental Health
I am proud to announce that I, Braden Hajer, am running to be the 50th Pr...
Vivian Zhao, Editor in Chief, Editorial Editor & Columnist
December 9, 2019
A retort to Baby Boomers’ criticism of Millennials and Generation Z, “OK, Boomer” has transformed into a viral phrase, an equivalent refutation to “kids these days…” Its dismissive tone may not be the ideal approach, however, “OK, Boomer” rightfully reflects a frustration with unwarranted remarks about our generation.
To...
Kylie Brown and Richie Holmberg, Jr.
December 9, 2019
How fair are varsity study halls?
Naperville Central requires three and a half years of physical education. Many students complete all seven required semesters, but many junior and senior student-athletes don’t have to. Varsity athletes are given the opportunity to replace their normal gym class with a varsity...
