Dear Wire Readers, We appreciate the intensity of response from our readers following the release of our Jan/Feb 2015 issue of our newsmagazine. Our publication has been undergoing a massive transformation over the past several months as we move towards...

For on-level and advanced history classes alike, DBQs have become the norm in essay writing. They were first implemented in 1973, in lieu of the traditional free-response essay on AP US History exams. Administrators were unhappy with students' half-hearted...

In a previously male dominated culture, women are slowly making waves in the video game world. More girls are playing console video games than ever, and the percentage has jumped from 23% to 28% within the last year alone, a significant 5% jump. In general,...

Unless you have been living under a rock for the past few weeks, chances are that you have heard about (or even seen) the notorious leaked nude pictures of celebrities, including Jennifer Lawrence, Ariana Grande, Selena Gomez, Kate Upton, and many others....

At a public school in America, all children are supposed to be guaranteed a good education. As someone who has been through the public school system, I can tell you that we aren’t getting the most amazing educational experience. I’m okay with that....

Today’s smartphones, computers, and tablets have centralized many features that their users cannot seem to live without. For example, most smartphones are fitted with a micro-USB port for charging. This way, chargers are more readily available, making...

With recent additions to required classes, students are facing difficulties when it comes to picking classes, and choosing ones they would like to take. Last year, personal finance was added to the already long list of required classes deemed “vital”...

Over the past few decades, Taco Bell and Chipotle have dominated the Mexican fast-food market, even becoming a large part in the subculture of modern suburban teenagers. However, because of anti-obesity campaigns by the government and the media alike,...

I’ve spent the last two years of my high school career dedicated, primarily, to one thing: dance team. And I have loved every moment of it. Despite what some of my less informed peers believe, dance team is hard work. We practice for four weeks from...

I have noticed that being dismissed early is frequently a senior privilege at high schools around the country. This common perk allows seniors to leave school a few minutes earlier than the remainder of the students. The exact time and how many days they...

The line, “I know you want it” has somehow snuck its way into everyone's ears this summer, but with Robin Thicke’s summer hit “Blurred Lines,” do you really know what you’re listening to? “Blurred Lines” is singlehandedly promoting rape...

Traffic at this school. It's my worst nightmare. It used to take me 15 minutes to get to school, when there was traffic, but now, I spend at least 25 minutes stuck in traffic every morning. In addition to this, there are often issues quickly leaving...