Editorial: Concerning lack of women in STEM
Anna Callahan, Reporter
May 29, 2019
In science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) related jobs the amount of women is shockingly low. According to the National Girls Collaborative Project, in the US girls account for more than half of all Advanced Placement (AP) test-takers, yet boys outnumber girls 4:1 in computer science exams. And in college women mak...
Despite early struggles, HHS has big plans for Flex Time Manager
Ashlyn Weidman, Reporter
October 25, 2018
Many Hershey High School students have been more stressed than impressed with the new Flex Time Manager (FTM) system, but administrators said it will bring big opportunities to HHS students. Vice Principal Laurie Wade said, “Flex Time Manager gave us the opportunity to see how we can improve things ...
Schools Continue to Increase Monitoring of Students’ Social Media
Abigail Lee, Reporter
October 16, 2018
Schools throughout the country are beginning controversial practices, yet most people remain unaware that this is an issue. As technology usage develops both in and outside of the classroom, schools have adopted methods of monitoring and tracking students online. This mostly includes access to studentsâ...
1-year in: 1-to-1 iPads positively impact students’ learning at HHS
Alexis Moodie, Layout Manager
May 25, 2018
iPads were a new edition to the school curriculum this past year, but how much have they actually helped? Most students have mixed opinions about the iPads. They differ in their acceptance and presumed value. Some students believe that they had a positive impact, while others think it had litt...
Samsung Reveals Galaxy S9, S9+
Alex Elchev, Science and Technology Editor
March 14, 2018
The Korean tech giant Samsung unveiled the latest edition of their Galaxy smartphones at the Mobile World Congress on February 25, 2018. Samsung has chosen to focus on the camera for the latest edition of the Galaxy line. The S9 model features a 12 megapixel camera, with the first ever adjustable apertu...
Textbooks, Computers, iPads Coexist in HHS Classrooms
Lynn Dang, Feature Writer
March 13, 2018
Recent school-wide changes may seem sudden. In reality, they are planned years in advance. The rise of new classes is leading to different methods of learning. New curriculums are made to accommodate novel course purposes, but the fundamental use of textbooks has not changed. As Hershey High Scho...
Computer Chip Problems Leave Millions of Computers Vulnerable
Anna Levin, Co-editor of Kiss & Tell
January 24, 2018
A group of security experts have discovered two major flaws affecting the microprocessor, or brain, of nearly every computer. The flaws, labeled Meltdown and Spectre, were discovered on Wednesday, January 3rd, 2018 by a group of cyber security experts. Both Meltdown and Spectre are vulnerabiliti...
Amazon launches Amazon Key
Anna Levin, Reporter
November 29, 2017
Ordering packages online could now be more convenient than ever, for the small price of people’s privacy. With new advancements in technology being developed everyday, technology companies like Google and Amazon are now seeking permissions to embed themselves deeper into the lives of their consumer...
Fear factor: how horror attractions make you afraid
Kieri Karpa, Layout Manager
October 31, 2017
Popular horror attractions might not be as scary as they seem. As Halloween draws near, many people go to horror attractions. This spooky form of entertainment uses science to induce fear by triggering the human fight or flight reflex through sight, sound, and smell. Visually, fear stems fr...
Bring back school-issued printed planners
Iliana Vequilla, Reporter
September 28, 2017
DTSD has not provided Hershey High School students with student planners for the 2017-2018 school year, even though it’s a necessity for organization and planning. Print planners are the most efficient way of organizing school activities and assignments. According to the HHS student council advisor,...
DTSD goes 1-to-1 with iPads at HHS next fall
Meredith Gould, Reporter
June 1, 2017
Derry Township School District will spend more than $800,000 over the next three years to go one-to-one with iPads in the high school. Hershey Middle School has been one-to-one with iPads for the 8th grade for several years. Now, DTSD’s school board has voted to enlarge the one-to-one program.  S...
Technology Addiction
Anna Levin, Reporter
March 29, 2017
America’s addicted. The dependency on technology is more prevalent now more than ever. Addiction is typically characterized as the dependency on drugs or alcohol. However, addiction comes in many forms. Gambling, food, video games, work, exercise, even sugar are all things that can become a...
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