Education, Compassion, and Ignorance
Sitting in the library as I write this essay, I see dozens of students taking their education for granted, walking to and from our cafeteria and wandering around the hallways to avoid returning...
Category: Opinion
An Anti-“Common Application Essays” Common Application Essay
I’m a senior, which means I’m currently writing a lot (I mean, a lot) of supplemental and Common Application essays about myself. This is difficult because I, like I’m sure many of you, don’t quite know...
The Importance of Mask-Wearing
Social distancing, Mask wearing, and Quarantining are three phrases that I never thought I would use in my lifetime. We are living in a pandemic of historic proportions, so we need to remain vigilant...
An Anti-Racist Reading List
Below is a short list of books relating to race and racism in the United States. The complexity of these issues and their related matters–such as sexism, immigration, familial roles, and more–are expressed and...
The Parking Lottery: Where to Park, Who gets Parking Priority, and the Public Unrest
For Hanover High students who drive, receiving a free parking pass behind the school only happens if you win the lottery. Consequently, the student body is unhappy with the price of parking on Hovey,...
Food for Thoughts (season 2, ep. 1): Which Water?
ATTENTION ALL THIRSTY STUDENTS Imagine: You’re fiending for a refreshing drink from one of the many water fountains at Hanover High School. But you have to ask yourself, “which water fountain is most worth...
Crosswalk Light Length a Serious Safety Concern for Students – Opinion
Each day, hordes of students flock to the short crosswalk directly in front of the school. Here, crossing guard and HHS student Quincy McBride patrols the area and presses a button that encourages the...
Should Hanover High Switch to Final Projects? – Opinion
Aside from more excursions to the Co-op or gatherings at Ramuntos, the week of semester exams is one of the more stressful times, especially within Hanover’s culture of academic excellence. While Rogerhub’s final grade...
MLK Assembly a Needed Reminder of Hanover Privilege – Opinion
At Hanover, we take a lot of things for granted. The quality of our academics, heating and air conditioning, shelter, food, easy access to the internet, clean clothes, clean air, and even something as...
OPINION: The Benefits of Being a Multi-Sport Athlete
A question often asked in the athletics community is whether athletes at a young age should specialize or remain a multi-sport athlete. Many young athletes will choose to drop a sport upon entering high...
