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Pinewood Needs to Give High Schoolers More Freedom

Pinewood Needs to Give High Schoolers More Freedom

Trevor Koo, Opinion Writer May 3, 2024

   Imagine this: going out to lunch on a school day with your friends, whether it’s to a local Chipotle, Spot’s Pizza or even Boba Guys. I have always dreamed of such a day, having a fun outing...

Why I Love Finals Week

Why I Love Finals Week

Alisha Ramani, Opinion Writer May 3, 2024

   Listen, I know you’ve just read the headline and are thinking, “Who actually likes finals week?” And I bet you’ve already started making remarks in your head like, “You’re just a freshman,”...

Violet and Charlotte posing for a picture at Senior Night

Charlotte’s Legacy on Pinewood Women’s Soccer

Violet Negrette, Opinion Writer May 3, 2024

 Pinewood soccer is a boisterous cacophony of emotions. Every practice and game, whether home or away, exudes passion and difficulty. As a club soccer player, I began every game with a vision of what...

School Needs to Be Year-Round to Prevent Learning Loss

School Needs to Be Year-Round to Prevent Learning Loss

Tiffany Au, Opinion Writer May 3, 2024

Summer’s imminent arrival fills me with dread. Why? Research reveals that students lose a staggering 30 percent of their academic skills over summer breaks. That’s right — a third of the school year’s...

Robotics team debuts their 2024 robot

Simon’s Says His Goodbye to Pinewood Robotics

Simon Braun, Opinion Writer May 3, 2024

 The rivet smashes into the aluminum rod, and my fingers clamp down quickly and tightly. The noise is deafening. Again. And again. People say robotics is not a sport, but I challenge you to rivet a robot...

The American Loneliness Epidemic: How the Internet Has Affected The Youth

The American Loneliness Epidemic: How the Internet Has Affected The Youth

Simon Braun, Opinion Writer March 11, 2024

   Lonely. I could not reach out. That’s how I, and many Americans, felt during the pandemic. However, this feeling of loneliness did not begin with the pandemic. In one study by Dr. Lempinen, 20%...

Should Pinewood Start the School Day Later?

Should Pinewood Start the School Day Later?

Trevor Koo, Opinion Writer March 11, 2024

   Does the early morning bell create chaos for students? Or is 8:15 a.m. a perfect time for Pinewood to start classes?    Some, especially parents, may argue that it is reasonable, as students...

Should Taylor Swift Be Held Accountable for Her Carbon Emissions?

Should Taylor Swift Be Held Accountable for Her Carbon Emissions?

Tiffany Au, Opinion Writer March 11, 2024

   “Criticize the way you fly when you’re soarin’ through the sky.” As pop star Taylor Swift soars to new heights with her undeniable contributions to the music industry, her large carbon footprint...

“What Was I Made For:” Billie Eilish’s Masterpiece

“What Was I Made For:” Billie Eilish’s Masterpiece

Violet Negrette, Opinion Writer March 11, 2024

   “I don’t know how to feel” are one of the words in Billie Eilish’s song “What Was I Made For.” While the lyrics may be simultaneously enlightening and cryptic, I am well aware of how to...

Pinewood Needs to Go Back to Using Paper Instead of iPads

Pinewood Needs to Go Back to Using Paper Instead of iPads

Alisha Ramani, Opinion Writer March 11, 2024

   The bell rings as I open my iPad to begin my Human Geography assignment. Immediately, I am bombarded with notifications: 14 new text messages. A Schoology update from my math teacher. Three emails...

Stop Being so Patriotic, You Idiots!

Stop Being so Patriotic, You Idiots!

Simon Braun, Opinion Writer February 4, 2024

   Sweet land of liberty. Of thee we praise. American patriotism is among the most formidable forms of patriotism in the world. In a YouGov survey of 20,000 individuals, U.S. citizens were the most...

Pinewood Should Have a Quiet Study Space

Pinewood Should Have a Quiet Study Space

Tiffany Au, Opinion Writer February 4, 2024

   Imagine walking into an undisturbed study space where students can be fully immersed in their studies, free from external distractions. A place where students can relax, enjoy uninterrupted focus...

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