Athlete of the Week: Stephanie Moench

Inspiration and perseverance can come from the simplest things. For Stephanie Moench, it comes from the Post-it note that reads, “Visualize success” next to her bed. “This quote goes for both soccer and school,” said Moench. “I always remind myself that if I see myself doing it, then I can most likely do it.” Growing […]

The Marvel universe expands

It’s easy to see why so many people love the Marvel universe: it’s filled with superheroes who embody our sense of justice but also share the same emotions that we, as regular Joe’s and Mary’s, experience every day. What exactly it is about these heroes that is uniquely appealing to us is hard to pinpoint. […]

Here comes the phantom

For years, “The Phantom of the Opera” has brought us heartfelt tears and ghostly spooks. This popular musical has been revamped and remodeled numerous times, but the one thing that stays the same is the romance-filled storyline. “The Phantom of the Opera” has been on a North American tour for a year and recently hit […]

Religious freedom should not compromise safety

Religion in the public school district is an interminable issue. While I am a major advocate for freedom of religion, that freedom should not be so free when it compromises students’ safety. On Oct. 23 in Auburn, Washington, an Auburn School district official announced that students and staff of the Sikh faith who attend Gildo […]

Boys play with Lego while girls play with dolls

Let’s be real: we’ve all cooed over pink plastic princess tea sets at local toy stores. We’ve all smiled at toddlers as they roll plastic fire trucks across the floor and mimic siren sounds. But, regardless of how cute princess dresses and action figures can be, gender-specific toys only introduce children to harmful gender stereotypes […]