By Jared Brees, Staff Writer With summer right around the corner now is the time to spice-up your summer playlist with some fresh songs. The question is what songs are worthy of being in your playlist? Luckily popular artist, Bryce Vine, has come through for the people once again. Vine’s music could be described as upbeat hip hop that will lift the mood, and this … Continue reading Bryce Vine’s Newest Album “Mixed Feelings”
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By Elliana Bowers, Staff writer The line inches forward. The dread in my stomach deepens with each shuffle. Is this what America has come to? The left wing fascist forces have won out and citizens everywhere are submitting to the government’s enslaving Covid-19 vaccine. It’s a known fact Fauci concocted Covid-19 in a lab. Not to mention this vaccine baloney is just a cover so … Continue reading The Controversy Surrounding School Involvement in Politically Divided Covid-19 Vaccines
By Wesley Gilbride, Staff Writer Seniors are dispersing far and wide across the country for the upcoming 2021-2022 academic year. From Hawaii, to Michigan, to Texas, to New York, many Summit graduates are saying goodbye to small Bend, Oregon. In fact, 43 Summit seniors are headed away from the west half of the country for college, whereas only 23 students went outside of the west … Continue reading 2021 Graduates Headed Nationwide for College
By Barbara Norton, Editor-in-Chief Summit’s counselors are as integral to the Summit experience as the phrase “Sko Storm!” and the lack of functional locks on the bathroom stalls. That is, Summit wouldn’t be Summit without them. Wearing more hats than the entire Kentucky Derby, the counselors oversee the social, emotional, and academic wellness of the entire student body. However, with approximately 400 students each and … Continue reading The Invisible Wall Between the Students and the Counselors
By Hannah Kenneth, News Editor During the college research process, one can’t help but be entranced by the rustic brick buildings of historic New England schools and the sun-soaked, palm tree-lined campuses of California schools. Coupled with the prestigious academic reputations that flank many of these universities, one might wonder why you would ever need to leave the U.S. for college. Newsflash: there’s a lot … Continue reading Why are Summit Students Moving Abroad?
By Charlie Hobin, Staff Writer Like many other teenagers over the past year, my friends and I made the transition from winning Fortnite games late into the night, to waking up at 6 AM live chatting about stocks while looking at charts, making trades, and scrolling the infinite pages of Reddit looking for the next big trade. One morning in Mid-January, as we were talking … Continue reading Why I invested Half of My Life Savings into GameStop
By Brooke Leggat, Sports Editor It’s 6A.M on a Tuesday morning. Subarus decked out with Summit and Bend High stickers line the Fred Meyer parking lot as piles of ambitious teenagers bombard the grocery store’s front doors. They are on the hunt for plushie stuffed animals named Squishmallows, hoping the shelves have been restocked. As the Covid-19 pandemic continues to wreak havoc on every aspect … Continue reading Childhood Trends: Teens Try to Find Normalcy in the Face of A Pandemic
By Emma Andersen, Staff Writer I was just sitting in the car listening to the subtle, yet classy bassline of Arctic Monkeys’ hit “Snap Out Of It” when my friend asked me to switch the next song. I paused, stuck on the realization that I was absolutely oblivious to the Spotify world; the shuffle skip and cue buttons seemed to be nowhere in sight and … Continue reading Spotify Vs Apple: The Not-So-Complex Debate
By Wesley Gilbride, Staff Writer As early as 3000 BC, Babylonians used astrology to make sense of the universe; they believed that the constellations and planets at the moment someone was born could predict their character. Thousands of years later, teenagers—including Summit students—are using that same ideology to guide them through their lives and tell themselves about their personalities. “Astrology is currently enjoying a broad … Continue reading Astrology during an Age of Isolation: The Rise in Popularity of Astrology
By Sasha Stringer, Staff Writer Shortly after a School Board discussion, a decision was made that would impact every student, family and faculty member in the Bend-LaPine School District: Students were returning to in-person school. After the announcement of the new hybrid model, many were thrilled to get back to a schedule that didn’t involve waking up only to sit hunched over a computer all … Continue reading Back to School: What Does this Mean for Teachers?
By Elliana Bowers, Staff Writer Bend has no shortage of iconic structures, no doubt the historic Old Mill smokestacks come to mind. But another cherished nostalgic gem, The Les Schwab Amphitheater, is getting a face lift. This structure is known for hosting laid back artists like Jack Johnson and Modest Mouse, as well as being a fun hangout spot with close proximity to the Old … Continue reading New Les Schwab Amphitheater: Hopeful to Host Summer Events
The Oregon Coalition for Student Covid-19 Immunization group comes under fire following the release of their mission statement which aims to prioritize student vaccination. By Jess McComb, Features Editor As the Summit community recovers from a recent Covid-19 outbreak, questions arise concerning the nature of and response to an outbreak. With the virus spreading among Storm students after only two days of in-person learning, and … Continue reading OCSCI Advocacy Group Creates Commotion Following Covid-19 Outbreak
By Charlie Hobin, Staff Writer As Boomers transitioned into adulthood, finance and investing in the stock market was a far-off, complex world that only existed in sleek skyscrapers and unwieldy flip phones. 35 years later, teenagers now have access to buy and sell any stock in any company on a small rectangular screen in the midst of a boring Zoom english class. New simplified, easy … Continue reading Zoom Trading: Gen-Z takes on the Stock Market
By Wesley Gilbride, Staff Writer States across America look completely different, ranging from beach, to mountain, to desert, to forest, to plains. Political views also range in this same way. Red and blue states are viewed very differently, Covid-19 protocols differ as well as how school looks for students and teachers. According to the Covid-19 map by New York Times in Deschutes County, 1 in … Continue reading Us vs Them: An Inside Look at Schools in Different States During a Pandemic
By Bailey Martin, Staff Writer After 10 months of quarantine and a world of constant adaptation, Summit clubs needed to find new ways to keep students involved. New clubs, such as the Science Bowl Club, were founded while school has been online and have shown huge growth in student participation, whereas older clubs have seen a small decrease in engagement all together. Virtual limitations hindered … Continue reading COVID-19 Causes Clubs to Adapt
By Thomas Schwiebert, Opinions Editor Gathered rather unceremoniously on a Webex call populated by some 20 members, the Bend-La Pine School District’s School Board discussed the fate of almost 20,000 students, teachers and staff on Jan 12. Despite the unyielding Covid-19 pandemic, schools around the country have grown increasingly anxious to get students—specifically younger learners—back into an in-person educational environment. During the nearly four-hour-long board … Continue reading Return to in-person learning: How the district plans to send students back into the classroom
By Emi Smart, Staff Writer Suddenly, the door opens, and a middle aged woman with glasses and a clipboard walks in. It’s Ms. Landis, the campus monitor. “Can I speak with Emily Smart for a moment?” she asks. The whole class looks up from their phones and glares at me. I sigh, and walk out behind her. “You have two unexcused absences from two weeks … Continue reading We’re All Virtually Absent Here: Why—and How Attendance This Year Needs to Change
By Hannah Kenneth, News Editor Junior year. Pandemic. Lockdown. Online school. Senior year. National Election. Riots in the Capitol. These challenges have defined the last 365 days of the class of 2021’s lives and if there’s one thing we can agree on, it’s that life is not peachy keen right now. In fact, it’s quite the opposite. Life appears bleak and each month releases a … Continue reading College Applications: COVID-19 Edition
By Viansa Reid, Editor-in-Chief The Diversity and Equity Club (DEC) focuses on helping students feel accepted at Summit, emphasizing the importance of including people of all backgrounds and identities. Because Bend is predominantly white, it can be difficult for people of color to feel welcome, the DEC reasoned. “I think [the club] has become more of a comfortable place for people to just hang out, … Continue reading Diversity and Equity Club: Critical Connections for Our Community
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