Top 10 clubs at Sanford High School YOU need to join and why
The mentioned activities are not all provided by school personnel, but all programs have a place in our school support teenagers By Claire Pordon Civil Rights meets on Mondays from 2:15 to 3:15 in the Library all year round. The club engages in in-depth conversations about civil rights, and they collectively do projects. Lydia Treadwell […]
Valve releases Steam Machine specs
In preparation for its 2026 release, Valve publicly announces specifications for upcoming Steam Machine mini PC By Mathew Meyers It’s finally happening. Valve is releasing its second-ever gaming device, the Steam Machine, nicknamed the “GabeCube” after Valve’s CEO, Gabe Newell, later this year. To prepare potential buyers and developers, the gaming giant has released the […]
Opinion: Let our social media trend lesson be your AI Art warning
While using AI in academic settings is widely understood to hinder or cut corners in the student-learning experience, the consequential use of AI Art is not as widely known or understood. By Rory White, NEWS EDITOR SANFORD, Maine – Recently at Sanford High School, students were urging for a call to action. During Teacher Appreciation […]
OPINION: The United States’ mental health treatment is lacking
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Healthcare and mental health are startlingly low priorities amid the global mental health crisis By Samuel Sprague, STAFF WRITER May 14, 2024 Trigger Warning: this story contains content about suicide and drug-use. America’s ability and willingness to treat mental health is lackluster, with the highest drug-related death rate in […]
OPINION: Let’s Talk Mental Health
May 19 is Mental Health Action Day BY MADISON OSBORNE, STAFF WRITER May is Mental Health Awareness Month and May 19 is Mental Health Action Day. More and more states and workplaces are implementing Mental Health Days into their schedules, but what about schools? The push for student mental health days began in 2019, when Oregon […]
Yik Yak: Cool or Cruel?
New social media app sparks gossip frenzy at SHS BY KEIRA KILKENNY, STAFF WRITER The social media app, Yik Yak, has been sparking gossip over the last few weeks, causing unnecessary stress, drama and distractions. Yik Yak is a social media platform, only available on IOS, where people within five miles can anonymously post and interact […]
Opinion: Beginner guitars are a myth and don’t exist
There is no such thing as a beginner guitar but there are things to look for in a guitar BY BRENNA KHIEV, STAFF WRITER The existence of beginner guitars is a myth and comes with many misconceptions. Beginners don’t have to start on acoustic guitars. This misconception comes from the idea that playing acoustic will […]
Opinion: We need more Performing Arts Classes
More theater and dance classes would broaden student options and horizons By Laci Willette, Staff Writer Sanford High School has many great visual art and music programs offered as electives, as well as after-school activities like Art Club and Theater Club. However, what if you wanted to take a dance class at Sanford High School, […]
Opinion: High school starting at 7:50 is INSANE
According to studies, high schools would greatly benefit from later start times BY KEIRA KILKENNY, STAFF WRITER High schools start way too early in the morning! Students get stressed, overwhelmed and their mental health suffers. This affects their learning experience. I believe many students, as well as myself, would benefit greatly from school starting later in […]
Opinion: We Need Technology Breaks
Students suffering from screen fatigue need time away from Chromebooks by Madison Osborne, staff writer Students need breaks throughout the day. In elementary school, we got snack breaks, recess and specials (gym, art, music). Almost all students are still children, and aside from being a child we are humans sitting at desks all day. Staring […]
