A New Constitutional Amendment? (An Opinion-Editorial)

By: Jamie Arts, Staff Writer

Posted: June 1st, 2026

Title IX should be transformed into a constitutional amendment because it will enforce equality for women. Title IX as a current federal law prohibits gender discrimination in schools. It is considered part of the Education Amendments of 1972. Not only is it just in education, it has also started to spread into sports. This educational amendment needs to break free of its boundaries, so it implies everywhere, not just in schools.

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Should the Endangered Species Act be abolished? (An Opinion-Editorial)

By: Jessica Gundrum, Staff Writer

Posted: May 18th, 2026

Should the Endangered Species Act be abolished? This question has caused much controversy over the years due to the strong opinions people feel about it, especially when it comes to how political parties view its effectiveness. To answer it, however, it is first important to establish what the ESA exactly is.

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Voting Trends Could Have An Impact On The 2026 Elections

By: Abby Glaszcz, Staff Writer

Posted: April 2nd, 2026

Voter trends in the United States show how different demographics such as race, age, and gender, affect election outcomes. These voting trends are expected to play a large role in shaping the outcome of the 2026 midterm elections, specifically looking at the governor’s race in Wisconsin. 

Climate Change: The Biggest Hoax Concocted by Science (Satirical Essay)

By: Jessica Gundrum, Staff Writer

Posted: March 6th, 2026

It is quite ironic, really. The people who we are supposed to trust the most, the people who supposedly have “facts” on their sides, are the ones we cannot trust. They are the ones that blatantly lie to us, feeding us along their string of twisted truths. Sometimes they even work together, and construct a sticky web, waiting for the next sucker to believe their lies.

Has the media become too biased to serve its role as a watchdog in democracy? (An Opinion-Editorial)

By: Abby Glaszcz, Staff Writer

Posted: February 12th, 2026

The media has become too biased to serve its role as a watchdog in democracy. This is because media sources can choose what they want to cover and what they don’t. The consumers of this media may not know what they are missing so it causes a bias in their mind.

The Importance of Music Education (An Opinion-Editorial)

By: Jamie Arts, Staff Writer

Posted: February 6th, 2026

Listening to music while driving, cleaning, studying, or just listening can help people focus, and make the task more enjoyable. We are lucky to have such a supported Music Program here in the Slinger School District, but many other districts are less fortunate.

Should the Government Enact Stricter Environmental Regulations on Businesses? (An Opinion-Editorial)

By: Jessica Gundrum, Staff Writer

Posted: January 28th, 2026

The environment has always been an important aspect of the world. It shelters us, provides us with food and water, and graces us with breathtaking beauty. Ironically, many actions done by humans destroy this necessary and irreplaceable resource.

Should the United States Government focus more on order or liberty? (An Opinion-Editorial)

By: Tucker Krueger, Staff Writer

Posted January 26th, 2026

An interesting struggle between freedom of the mind and freedom of the government exists today. While those freedoms are both fundamentally important to this nation, the core value that has sustained humanity through history has been freedom of the mind, far before there was such a thing as a government.

Debate Over Foreign Policy: Presidential Power & American Isolationism (An Opinion-Editorial)

By: Evelyn Brahm, Staff Writer

Posted: January 19th, 2026

The president has the power to conduct foreign policy. But how far should that power extend? 

Tariffs: Good or Bad Economic Policy? (An Opinion-Editorial)

Kai Kieckhafer, Staff Writer

Posted: January 15th, 2026

With the reelection of President Trump, he has been giving executive orders for raising tariffs on our many trading partners in order to raise money for the government, and to help domestic industry, but is that the right thing to do in order to get the economy on the right track?

Washington County Charitable Foundation Provides A Unique Scholarship Opportunity

By: Onnaka Lacy, Staff Writer

Posted: January 14th, 2026

Applying for college is exciting: new experiences, meeting new people, new opportunities. But this time of year can be stressful too. We all know college is an investment, but scholarships can help make schooling more affordable and less worrisome. The Washington County Charitable Foundation (WCCF) is a local financial support group that helps with the success of students and their education. 

Are President Trump's Tariffs Beneficial To The Nation? (An Opinion-Editorial)

By: Ethan Osborn, Staff Writer

Posted: January 13th, 2026 

In April of 2025 President Trump announced a list of tariffs he planned to put into place. These tariffs are a necessary change to our government to keep America's economy stable in the coming years. Because of this, Americans will be able to keep jobs that would otherwise be outsourced and keep America economically sustainable for the future. 

The United States Must Address Income Inequality (An Opinion-Editorial)

By: Jamie Arts, Staff Writer

Posted January 13th, 2026

The United States Government should address income inequality, because all American citizens should be able to have equal rights, and equal opportunities. 

What should be the boundary between sports and politics? (An Opinion-Editorial)

By: Ian Selle, Staff Writer

Posted: January 9th, 2026

Local, national, and worldwide athletics have always been a source of entertainment, competition, unity, and self-expression. These key characteristics of the sports scene once remained separate from the problematic, controversial realm of politics. But, over time, the two areas began to blend, intertwining each other with their concepts of self-expression and competition.

A Privilege or a Right: The Debate Over Universal Healthcare (An Opinion-Editorial)

By: Peyton Rahmlow, Staff Writer

Posted: January 9th, 2026

Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness: A tricolon every American knows by heart. These three seemingly insignificant words are arguably the most influential words in all of American history, as they provide the foundation for democracy in our country. Written by the enlightened Thomas Jefferson at a time of hardship, “life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness" are core American ideals. But what happens when our government fails to satisfy one of these ideas? 

Do voter ID laws protect election integrity or suppress voter turnout? (An Opinion-Editorial)

By: Abigail Glaszcz, Staff Writer

Posted: January 7th, 2026

I believe voter ID laws protect election integrity because they keep elections honest and represent the American people. If voters don’t need to be verified U.S. citizens then the results may be swayed and an inaccurate representation of America. Being able to vote is an important responsibility and should be taken seriously.

Do political parties help or hinder democracy in the U.S.? (An Opinion-Editorial)

By: Fallon Pierson, Staff Writer

Posted: January 7th, 2026

I believe that political parties can help democracy in the U.S. if they are healthy and maintained properly because not only have they been present since the founding of the United States, but they have been continuously used in multiple countries with success when properly executed.

Do SuperPACs have too much influence in U.S. elections? (An Opinion-Editorial)

By: Alex Schmitz, Staff Writer

Posted: January 5th, 2026

In 2010, the landmark Supreme Court decision in Citizens United V. FEC allowed for corporations and unions to be able to spend an unlimited amount of money on political messages, as long as it didn’t directly contribute to a candidate’s campaign. Do these SuperPACs have too much influence in U.S. elections?

Should the U.S. adopt stricter gun control laws to ensure public safety? (An Opinion-Editorial)

By: Hollyann Elsinger, Staff Writer

Posted: January 5th, 2026

The U.S. should not adopt stricter gun control laws to ensure public safety, because it doesn’t stop crime, would also infringe on our second amendment right, and disarm citizens from protecting themselves.

Should healthcare be considered a fundamental right guaranteed by the government? (An Opinion-Editorial)

By: Kelsey Meier, Staff Writer

Posted: December 23rd, 2025

Ensuring you have the proper health is important because of the opportunities it creates for you. To keep in check with your health, healthcare is needed. But, many citizens in the U.S. do not have this access to healthcare due to high costs, immigration statuses, lack of insurance, and even discrimination.

Why Political Parties Hinder United States’ Democracy (An Opinion-Editorial)

By: Remington Broeckel, Staff Writer

Posted: December 22nd, 2025

Political parties were formed in the United States to organize political thought and action, but have grown into extremely powerful entities that often undermine the principles of democracy. Political parties hinder the democratic process by creating an environment of partisan polarization, discourage independent thinking, and prioritize party interests over the common good.

Should Presidential Executive Orders Be Unconstitutional? (An Opinion-Editorial)

By: Sam Verbon, Staff Writer

Posted: December 11th, 2025

“Power is dangerous. It corrupts the best and attracts the worst. Power is only given to those who are prepared to lower themselves to pick it up.”

Are Executive Orders Unconstitutional? (An Opinion-Editorial)

By: Braden Collins, Staff Writer

Posted: December 11th, 2025 

The United States of America was founded on strong principles of democracy and the idea of “power to the people.” Executive orders should be considered unconstitutional because they allow the president to implement his own policies with little way for other branches to agree with or disagree with. This goes against traditional American values of democracy.

Lemonade-Tea (A Poem)

By: Christina Hoffman, Staff Writer

Posted: December 10th, 2025

Why do I write poems? Hmm, let’s see!

Express what words could never find

In a way, it’s kind of like a hot cup of tea.

Leaving any worries behind

Oddly herbal, hot with steam

Flowers blooming in my mind 

Democracy Depends on Choice (An Opinion-Editorial)

By: Olivia Hassig, Staff Writer

Posted: December 8th, 2025

Regular citizens should select candidates for public office because having different opinions throughout the nation will lead to important change in the right direction, and in the end, unity between the country.

Lobbying in Washington D.C. Needs To Be Regulated (An Opinion-Editorial)

By : William Gundrum, Staff Writer

Posted: December 4th, 2025

“And that government of the people, by the people, for the people, shall not perish from the earth.” Lincoln's powerful ending to the Gettysburg Address serves as a reminder of what this nation stands for: democracy with equal representation. Today, however, interest groups lobbying in Washington D.C. puts those ideas at risk.

Do voter ID laws protect election integrity or suppress voter turnout? (An Opinion-Editorial)

By: Jack Koller, Staff Writer 

Posted: December 4th, 2025

The debate, whether identification should be needed to vote, has been a huge part of our country since the beginning. While some say that an ID is needed to protect integrity and decrease voter fraud, others argue that it can suppress voter turnout especially for specific groups. 

How Should Someone Interpret the U.S. Constitution? (An Opinion-Editorial)

By: Ashley Greenhill, Staff Writer

Posted: November 21st, 2025

The United States is a country with freedom of speech, so there are multiple perspectives on every issue. The United States Constitution was written for the public to have their voices heard in an organized and fair society. So how should someone interpret the Constitution? 

An Ornamental Locomotive (An Opinion-Editorial)

By: Tessa Tkachuk, Staff Writer

Posted: November 21st, 2025

The machine of government, perhaps a great locomotive, is sometimes brought to a standstill. This brings forth the questions of why, and who: did the supply of coal run dry, did the conductor suddenly depart?

Why Political Parties are Necessary (An Opinion-Editorial)

By: Cole Braeger, Staff Writer

Posted: November 13th, 2025

Republicans are sick of the Republican party. Democrats are sick of the Democrat party. Americans are sick of political parties.  So why do we need poltical parties?

Political Parties' Effect on Democracy (An Opinion-Editorial)

By: Tyler Dickmann, Staff Writer

Posted: November 13th, 2025

Since the formation of our nation, political parties have grown and evolved into the two major political parties we have today, the Democratic Party, and the Republican Party. But do political parties actually hurt our American democracy? 

The Sun Chases the Moon (A Poem)

By: Onnacka Lacy, Staff Writer

Posted November 4th, 2025

The Sun and Moon rule the sky

One hungers for light, the other for shadows.

The Sun’s love for the Moon burns at twilight,

She aches for the darkness she cannot know.

Water-Coloured Skies (A Poem)

By: Makinley Kirchner, Staff Writer

Posted: October 27th, 2025

I stand on the sidelines eating nachos,

My knees slightly cold from the chilled air

Whooshing under the velvet dress 

When Flowers Weep (A Poem)

By Onnacka Lacy, Staff Writer

Posted, October 5th, 2025

A flower of sunlit sorrow rests on the ground,

petals trembling in the breeze.

Its yellow heart remembering what once was,

a Yellow Chrysanthemum.

Its beauty given, yet destined to fade.

What Is A Bird? (A Poem)

By: Christina Hoffman, Staff Writer

Posted: September 15th, 2025

What is a bird

But feathers blue

A sign of freedom

For me and you         

Seize The Day (A Poem)

By: Dane Olsen, Staff Writer

Posted: May 30th, 2025

The corridors of experience I once walked

The good and the bad now photographs 

People places faces now gone

It was only temporary but these memories I hold

To detach is to grow but never to forget

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Art and Individuality 

By: Dane Olsen, Staff Writer

Posted: April 14th, 2025

If art is so subjective, why do so many people judge art and categorize pieces? What makes any specific artist one of the greats? 

Time Overlooked (A Poem)

By: Makinley Kirchner, Staff Writer

Posted: April 14th, 2025

‘April showers bring May flowers’

They say 

Gardens filled with majestic beauties 

Endless fields of glory 

Roses, Tulips, Morning Glories and Lillies 

The fragrance billowing up into the clouds

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Catrina Fox Takes the World by Storm: Fans Claim She is the Messiah (A Satire)

By: Onnacka Lacy, Staff Writer

Posted April 8th, 2025

Catrina Fox is taking the world by storm, specifically teenage girls and young adults. From health advice to victim mentality, Catrina Fox is the world's new Messiah. The newest celebrity wellness fad demands sweat, tears, and a face that resembles a squashed tomato. Inspired by Hollywood’s elite, the Ugly Cry Method is changing lives one emotional meltdown at a time.

"Your Picture with a Nite Crier Pen" Contest 

Posted: March 31st, 2025

The Nite Crier is holding the "Your Picture with a Nite Crier Pen" Contest starting today and running until April 11th.   Pick up a Nite Crier pen from a Nite Crier staff member.  Snap a unique or creative picture of you using the famous Nite Crier pen and send the picture and a caption to nitecrier@slingerschools.org for a chance to win a $30, $20, or $10 gift card from the Rookery.  Didn't get a pen today? Stop by room 129 to pick up a pen from Mr. Wolf. 

The Psychology of Critical Thought

By: Dane Olsen, Staff Writer

Posted: March 12th, 2025

A great fog appears in the individual's mind who has never questioned what is learned. One spirals into nihilism and apathy, or turns to a structure to follow so they don’t have to challenge themselves. In order for this fog to rise, one must take in as much knowledge as possible. Books, videos, lectures, poems, music, and everything in between to flood the mind with even more fog. This is a necessary confusion, because when one's beliefs are built on that of another’s, what happens when that weak foundation is questioned?

Eyes of Old (A Poem)

By: Dane Olsen, Staff Writer

Posted: March 3rd, 2025

Woodland ventures 

Built by youth

The world was smaller

Hidden from truth

Summer days

Burn bright in memory

Echoing laughter 

Softly sung

Those possible days

When we were young

Admiration (A Poem)

By: Makinley Kirchner, Staff Writer

Posted: February 3rd, 2025

Someone once said, 

“Perhaps there is nothing more beautiful in the world than finding someone in whose soul we can lay the secrets of our hearts, someone we trust, someone whose face is dear, who chases away our sorrow, and whose mere presence makes us joyful and so very happy.” 

I suppose this reflects on admiration

Tis the Season  (a poem)

By:  Makenley Kirchner, Staff Writer

Posted: December 18th, 2024

The wreaths hung on the door

Relatives on their way

Food cooking from corner to corner

The smells wafting from room to room of the house

Children running, giddy with happiness

Decked out in fuzzy socks and Christmas pajamas 

Not a care in the world

For its Christmas Eve 

Unwarranted Academic Stress

Onnacka Lacy, Staff Writer

Posted November 21st, 2024

In today’s fast-paced society, academic stress has become a pressing issue for many students. With increasing pressure to excel academically, be in extracurricular activities, and plan for their future, stress has become a big problem. Many teenagers, myself included, find that the weight of academic expectations often puts unnecessary stress on us but can also be harmful to our mental and physical well-being.

Thanksgiving Traditions (A poem)

By: Makinley Kirchner, Staff Writer

Posted: November 19th, 2024

The turkey fresh out the oven 

The smell wafts through the house 

Mashed potato and gravy volcanoes created around the table

Cranberry sauce slipping off forks

The sound of laughter dancing through the house

Pre-christmas spirit sprinkled in the air

On this thanksgiving day 

Cedarburg Creek Farm: My Experience

By: Makinley Kirchner, Staff Writer

Posted: October 30th, 2024

This weekend my family and I took a trip to Cedarburg Creek Farm. Cedarburg Creek Farm is located at 649 State Road 60, in Cedarburg Wisconsin. This farm offers many different experiences, ranging from pumpkin picking in fall to cutting christmas trees in winter.

Horror Short Story

By: Onnacka Lacy and Oceana Patulski, Staff Writers

Posted: October 29th, 2024

It was a dream come true, the Patterson’s finally moved into their new house. It was a decent sized house, it had an open layout and a basement, perfect for all of Mrs. Patterson’s sewing supplies. Upon entering the house, their daughter, Andrea, felt a weird presence, they thought maybe it was the nerves and excitement mixed together.

Two Sentence Horror Stories

By: Onnacka Lacy and Oceana Patulski, Staff Writers

Posted: October 29th, 2024

When the man heard his son crying, he went into his room and asked what was wrong, “Daddy there’s a monster under my bed.” As the man bent down and lifted up the sheets, he saw his son shaking with fear, “Daddy, there’s a monster on my bed.”

An East Coast Summer Vacation Should Be Your Top Priority

By: Makinley Kirchner, Staff Writer

Posted October 17th, 2024

Over the summer, I traveled to a large range of vacation sites, from the historic Barnes in Nappanee, Indiana, to whale watching in Massachusetts, to visiting Times Square in New York City. It was such a fun experience and I got to meet a lot of new people and try many new things.

Glee  (A Poem)

By: Alexis Gerlach, Staff Writer

Posted: October 1st, 2024

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Happy You are,

Cheering with Glee

But jumped in your car,

Daring to flee

Preventing Injuries in Sports

Written by: Breleigh Laufer, Staff Writer

Posted: October 1st, 2024

In life, there are many ways to be injured. At any time you could fall down the stairs, stub your toe, or pull a muscle playing soccer. While not all injuries can be prevented, such as hitting your humerous (funny bone), injury prevention is still incredibly important.

Singapore: Passion Made Possible 

By: Oceana Patulski, Staff Writer

Posted: September 24th, 2024

Singapura, known as Singapore, is a beautiful port city located at the southern tip of Malaysia. It is one of the largest port cities in the world and probably one of the busiest. This summer, I took a journey over 9,000 miles from home to visit my family. It was amazing. 

Aileen Wuornos: Guilty to the end.

By: Hannah Volheim, Staff Writer

Posted: May 30th, 2024

When you think of a serial killer, you most likely picture an older white man, like Ted Bundy or John Wayne Gacy. It would make sense since serial murder is a male dominated industry, with 85% of serial killers being male. On the much smaller scale of female serial killers, Aeleen Wuornos stands out for being the type to hunt. For some strange reason women on TikTok seem to think Wuornos was justified in her crimes.

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K Dot vs. Drake: A Rap Beef

By: Hannah Volhiem, Staff Writer

Posted: May 17th, 2024

One of the most interesting rap beefs of the modern age is the conflict between Kendrick Lamar (K Dot) and Audrey Graham (Drake).  Everyone wants to know what started the beef, what some of the rap lyrics mean, and where other artists have their loyalties. This feud includes female rapper Megan Thee Stallion, her ex boyfriend Tory Lanez, along with rappers Future, Kendirck Lamar, J. cole, and of course Drake. Metro Boomin, a prominent producer, is also involved in this rap controversy. 

The HBS Cadaver Field Trip Inspires Biomedical Students 

By: Oceana Patulski, Staff Writer

Posted: May 3rd, 2024

On April 29th, the Human Body Systems Biomedical Class embarked on an astonishing journey to Marquette University to discover and learn about the human body hands-on. HBS is the second class of the PLTW, Project Lead the Way, a biomedical program here at Slinger High School. In the class, as the name suggests, students learn about the body systems and perform lots of dissections to gain a better understanding of human anatomy.

Who is Jojo Siwa, and what controversy is she in now? 

By: Hannah Volheim, Staff Writer

Posted: May 3rd, 2024

Jojo Siwa first came into public notice when she was 9 years old on the reality tv show Abby’s Ultimate Dance Competition (AUDC), season 2.  She was the youngest dancer in the group, but also the loudest.  She shared how she bleached her hair constantly and made snide comments about other performers.  Many on the show did not like her or her mom, and this was only the beginning of her controversy.  

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Conquering Self Discipline Techniques Can Benefit Many

By: Dane Olsen, Staff Writer

Posted: March 18th, 2024

Discipline is one of the most important aspects to success; whether it is school, work, or exercise, without discipline, you can never truly grow as a person. Discipline allows people to accomplish more things in one day than we typically would in multiple. Discipline will not only increase productivity in all areas, but it will challenge your mind every day.

Learning Finance in a Fun Way! 

By: Dane Olsen, Staff Writer

Posted: February 13th, 2024

Have you ever wanted to invest or learn about investing? Were you ever too busy to learn about finance? Well finance can be a very intimidating topic to dive into, but what if there was an easier way to learn about investing that is both educational and entertaining. Lucky for you, I am about to dive into the art of finance board games and how they can help you learn the basics of financial decision making.

The Grace Year- A Book Review

By: Oceana Patulski, Staff Writer

Posted: January 23rd, 2024

The Grace Year by Kim Ligget is an exceptional novel. The plot is amazing, touching on double standards and expectations of women compared to men. In the novel, 16-year-old Tierney James and the other girls of Garner County are sent to spend what is known as their "grace year"...

Slinger High School Continues A Wreaths Across America Tradition

By: Onnacka Lacy, Staff Writer

Posted: November 20th, 2023

On the 11th day of the 11th month at the 11th hour and the 11th minute sirens were heard throughout America. These sirens were to honor Armistice day, the ending of WWI. However, in 1954 Armistice day was renamed to Veterans day, the day where we honor those who have fought for our country's freedoms, equality, and rights. There are many organizations who raise awareness for Veterans day and one of those organizations is Wreaths Across America. WAA is a nonprofit organization that raises awareness for those who have made the ultimate sacrifice by placing wreaths on veteran graves. Wreaths Across America functions on a national level; however, with the help of Vince Strupp WAA was brought to our own community, Slinger WI.

Swift’s 1989 Re-release Makes An Impact On Pop Music

By: Hannah Volheim, Staff Writer

Posted, November 14th, 2023

Taylor Swift makes the news every other day, but now it is for the release of her version of 1989, her 5th studio album.  Swift has been re-releasing her first six albums because the rights were sold away to another man even though she expressed being wanting to buy them and was willing to. So far she has re-released Fearless, Red, Speak Now, and, as of October 27, 1989.  With the release of her albums, vault tracks are added on. You may be wondering what vault tracks are. Vault tracks are songs that were written for the album or during that era that never made it onto the final album. 

The Dangers of Western Imperialism: The History of Occupied Palestine and How You Can Help (An Editorial)

By: Addie Rahmlow, Staff Writer

Posted: November 6th, 2023

In recent weeks, Israel and Palestine have made international headlines in what many western media outlets have most commonly referred to as a “conflict.” According to the United Nations, around 1,400 Israelis were killed in a Hamas attack on October 7th, and since, more than 10,000 Palestinians have been killed by Israeli forces according to the Gazan health ministry, a number that continues to go up. In the last four weeks, more than 1.4 million Palestinians in the Gaza strip have been displaced from their homes, their water, food, and electricity cut off by the Israeli Occupation forces (known as the IOF or IDF). Yet, even in the wake of relentless nights of deadly bombing, a total collapse of the healthcare system, and the IOF’s near complete suspension of aid going into Gaza, much of the western media has propagated misinformation surrounding the horrors faced in occupied Palestine succeeding October 7th, framing this month’s events as existing within a vacuum — a mere “conflict” or “war” that trivializes the terrors Palestinians have faced for the last 75 years and implies an equal stature of power between sides. 

Schrek: The Musical is a Hit! (SHS Fall Musical Preview 2023)

By:  Aaron Haas, Staff Writer

Date Posted: October 31st, 2023

Have you ever wanted to travel to Duloc?  What about scale a tower to rescue a princess from a fire-breathing dragon?  Travel across the lands with an annoying talking donkey?  You will be able to experience all this and so much more from Nov. 2nd - Nov 5th.  This year, the Slinger High School theater department proudly presents Shrek: The Musical!

Long Island Serial Killer’s Crimes Revealed

By: Hannah Volheim, Staff Writer

Posted: October 29th, 2023

Long Island has gotten more coverage over the last few months than it ever has in the years it has been an island. The reason that is happening is because of the arrest of Rex Heuermann.

Have Fun at The SHS Board Game Club

By: Hannah Volheim, Staff Writer

Posted: October 26th, 2023

On Friday, November 3rd, there will be a board game club meeting in room 129 with Mr. Wolf. In the club, you get the chance to play new games you may have never heard of, or classic games you've been playing since childhood. A current member says, ¨Mr. Wolf has quite a few unique games that I haven't seen or played anywhere else.¨ Mr. Wolf will help you learn about these new games, and you could find a new game to play with friends or your family later. All grades are welcome to join this fun and engaging club.

What Happened to Disney? (An Editorial)

By: Onnacka Lacy, Staff Writer

Posted: October 23rd, 2023

You're 6 years old and you get to pick a movie for family night, you pick your favorite Disney movie. As the movie goes on you sing the words to your favorite catchy tunes, and you even see your mom and dad humming along to it. You see your favorite characters embark on amazing journeys, and when you go to bed you dream of your own adventures. Fast forward about 10 years, you see they are coming out with a remake of your favorite movie, but this time it’s not the same. Your favorite character is now a different race, and they don’t find their true love because it's “overrated”. This is what Disney is doing nowadays, they are taking the beloved classics and completely changing them to validate people. The question may arise, “What happened? ” you might ask. Here's what happened: Disney. 

The War in Ukraine, 19 Months Later 

By: Michael Schrank Jr, Staff Writer

Posted: October 18th, 2023

As George Santayana once said, “Only the dead have truly seen the end of war.” This quote still holds true today as we arrive at the 19-month anniversary of the conflict in Ukraine.  Politically, the governments of Ukraine and Russia have not changed their positions on this conflict since it began.

The Truth of Indoctrinating Youth (An Editorial)

By: Onnacka Lacy, Staff Writer

Posted: September 24th, 2023

When hearing the date July 4th, 1776 you should instantly know that was the founding of independence in our nation; but to some people this date means nothing. This is one of the examples of indoctrination: the teaching of a group or individual to accept certain beliefs regardless if they are true or false. In short, indoctrination is the act of brainwashing with no factual evidence or an opinion. This is just one of the ways some schools, political leaders, and celebrities are oppressing and lying to the youth of this country. The 1619 project and critical race theory are the prime examples of how some schools indoctrinate the youth of America.

Slinger Students Exercise the Entrepreneurial Spirit

By: Abby Walter, Staff Writer

Posted: June 1st, 2023

Last Thursday, May 25th, and Friday, May 26th, Mr. Carey’s Entrepreneurship students truly embraced the pop up shop model as they lined up during lunch to sell their team’s chosen consumer goods. Earlier in the semester, some teams sent out surveys to assess the interests of their peers and teachers, the target markets of the event. Other teams began accepting preorders and Venmo payments prior to the selling days since many booths operated on a cash-only basis during the two-day event.

RELIVE THE EXECITEMENT OF THIS YEAR'S CLASH OF THE CLASSES.  

See the 2023 Clash of the Classes video highlights below.