The Broadcaster

Editorial: Phone Use Should Be Strictly Regulated in Classrooms

Jenna Reiber, Reporter February 12, 2020

A shocking 72% of teenagers check their phones right when they wake up, according to the  Pew Research Center.  And that’s just the start. Phone use in classrooms is lowering the focus and the test...

Editorial: HHS Dress Code Targets Female Students

Jenna Reiber, Reporter February 12, 2020

Imagine being in class trying to focus on your education, when a member of the school staff pulls you out of class, possibly making you miss a crucial lesson, and forces you to change because of something...

Editorial: U.S. Voting Age Should Be 16

Dan Hogan, Reporter February 5, 2020

At the age of 16, people in this country are legally allowed to drive, obtain a passport, donate blood, get married, register as an organ donor, work full-time, etc. 16 year olds can do all these things...

Editorial: Social Media Increases Narcissism in Younger Generations

Adrianna Malena, Reporter January 16, 2020

According to a study conducted by San Diego State University, narcissism among teens has doubled since 1982, from 15% to 30%.  Social media is the cause for this increase among generations in narcissistic...

Editorial: America Needs to Stand Alongside Hong Kong Protesters

Brooke Lehrman, Reporter December 9, 2019

Being arrested for wearing a facemask, being shot for trying to set up a roadblock, and having tear gas shot at citizens for protesting are all actions that the Hong Kong police force has taken against...

Editorial: Changing Age to Buy Tobacco Products is a Responsible Choice

Mia Bertoldi, Reporter December 9, 2019

Gov. Tom Wolf on Wednesday signed legislation that prohibits the sale of any tobacco, nicotine or related item to anyone under 21 years of age, with an exception for veterans and service members who are...

Editorial: Life 360 is a Negative Parenting Skill

Julia Grenoble, Reporter December 5, 2019

A child is sitting in the back seat of a car while a friend is driving, and they pick up their phone. As soon as the innocent action occurs, an alert is sent directly to their parent. A child’s every...

Editorial: Self Driving Vehicles are the Future

Mallory Gillespie, Reporter December 4, 2019

Nearly 1.25 million people die each year in a completely preventable way.  Self driving vehicles can provide many health, safety, and societal benefits to roadway users. According to the Association...

Editorial: Music Lessons Benefit Students

Karen Liu, Reporter November 26, 2019

Imagine having a stressful, tiring day at school, and finally being able to express yourself and relax in the calming setting of your music class. Students should participate in a musical activity to...

Editorial: Laboratories Shouldn’t Be Able to Test on Animals

Lauren Cribbs, Reporter November 26, 2019

An estimated 10,000 animals are killed for every new chemical pesticide being tested, and the animals used in these experiments are feared to face extinction in the future.  Animal testing is killing...

Editorial: Voting Age Should be Changed

Maeve Reiter, Reporter November 18, 2019

Education, gun control, climate laws. All of these topics in politics today deal heavily with the younger generation. But teenagers have no say in the future of their country because they cannot vote. The...

Editorial: Safe2Say Makes a Difference for Pennsylvanian Youth

Brooke Lehrman, Reporter November 18, 2019

One million students reported being harassed, threatened, or subject to other forms of cyberbullying, according to Safe2Say Something.  Safe2Say Something has been successful in keeping schools and...

Load More Stories
Activate Search
The student news site of Hershey High School
Editorial