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Why our dress code enforcement is fair

by Abby Stern, Staff Writer June 7, 2018

In 2018, dress code is a big deal.  Students are becoming aware of how their schools can target young girls unfairly through dress codes.  Thankfully, Glen Rock is not one of those schools. I firmly...

Hard work beats talent

by Sam Greene, Staff Writer June 7, 2018

“Hard work beats talent when talent doesn’t work hard.” It’s a common, motivational quote, often displayed on shirts for sports teams. Although people often recite it mindlessly, there is truth...

College should be a requirement for high school athletes

College should be a requirement for high school athletes

by Jared Brassil, Staff Writer June 7, 2018

All-stars like Michael Jordan, Lebron James, or Kobe Bryant don’t come around that often.  There isn’t a Steph Curry in every draft class, and even if there is, there is only one player out of the...

Cutting the Line is Okay

by Spencer LaVine, Staff Writer June 7, 2018

If you cut the line, you might possibly be an entitled jerk. However, there are many instances in which cutting the line is perfectly okay. For example, the lunch line in Glen Rock High School can...

Why Scantrons should be used in testing

Why Scantrons should be used in testing

by Jenny DeStefano, FaceBook Manager June 6, 2018

While testing is commonly performed directly on the exam paper, many teachers opt to use Scantrons for multiple choice sections. Scantron paper requires the student to darken in bubbles of the multiple...

Phone beds should not be used in classrooms

Phone beds should not be used in classrooms

by Jenny DeStefano, FaceBook Manager June 5, 2018

Photo Credit: Unsplash Though one privilege of high school is an increased use of cell phones, teachers have recently responded by implementing “phone beds”- clear shoe pockets that are utilized to...

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