May 5, 2019

This upcoming week, May 6th through May 10th, is teacher appreciation week. It is a chance to recognize the amazing things our teachers have done for their students. “I think it is important to recognize our teachers because we don’t always show that we care. The work is hard so we seem frustrated even when the teachers the one who is doing their best. One week a year we can remind them we are grateful for what they do for us.” Said sophomore Brenna McIlwain. Teachers enjoy it too. It’s tough being the one who disciplines and makes students work. Their students doing well and moving forward in their education is what keeps them going, but a little appreciation every now and again is always welcomed. “The PTA does a good job of making us feel appreciated, especially with free food. And it’s always nice when our students say thank you. Doesn’t require a gift, even a nice note can be meaningful.” Said Mrs Dickens. Teacher appreciation week is not just celebrated in schools, but all around the community. There are several restaurants that offer teacher discounts this week, including Chick-fil-A, Chipotle, Cici’s, and more. Teachers really make an impact on students lives, so make sure you show them. Try and pick one teacher ‍give a gift to so they know how grateful we are.

Abby Woloss, Opinions Editor

May 14, 2019

The world rejoiced when Meghan and Harry finally revealed little baby Sussex to the world in a private photo op last Tuesday. The unveiling of the new member to the family caused a wave of anticipation throughout the world. Many guesses for his name were thrown into space with “George” and “Arthur” being the most common, yet when it came time for the announcement, many were shocked. For those who are unaware of the frenzy going on in the media, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex had a baby earlier last week. His name is Master Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor. The two wanted to refrain from giving him an aristocratic name title, so there is no 'Prince' present in his life. With the oncoming of Meghan into the royal family, came an onset of a more modern approach to the monarchy. The birth of her and Harry’s son is no different. With the hope for a home birth, Meghan was anticipating the arrival of her son like any other mother would. But due to her age and the baby being overdue, she was taken to the hospital in a covert car used when her and Harry first started dating. Rather than call attention to themselves with the presence of a baby in their arms like past royals, including Prince William and Kate, Meghan refrained from a public presentation of her son hours after his birth. Instead, she stayed in bed, like any other women would, for a couple days before their first public appearance after the birth. It is another feat for a modern take on the monarchy, due to the fact that many couples before them presented their children at the steps of the hospital mere hours after the birth. Not only did they not do this, but they also broke the long standing tradition of the women holding the baby when presentation time started. Harry walked out with little Archie in his arms, while Meghan walked proudly beside them at the castle they had been staying at during the photo session. Later in the day, Archie went to go meet his grandmother, Queen Elizabeth ll. Though many of these public outings and natural occurrences of having a baby seem nonchalant, they are very much intended. The events that have unfolded in the last year of Meghan’s arrival to the royal family have set the stage for what is to come. Relinquishing baby Archie of a title allows him the ability to stay away from the duties a royal would have had and live a normal life: a happenstance Meghan and Harry desperately wanted their child to have. This onsets many to believe that the baby will perhaps go to public school or even delve further into the life of normalcy that his father never had. With much heightened publicity around every move the Duke and Duchess of Sussex make, it is understandable that they desire an environment of privacy for their newborn. Master Archie was a well kept secret for a couple days. Now, he is the golden child to many around the world. Though he is 7th in line to the crown, the changes he has made to the monarchy are already very prominent. One can only imagine what will come next.