Opinion – The Jet

Spring is here, road craters appear

Heather Voll, Editor

March 21, 2019

Filed under Opinion

That time of year is upon us once again; the snow begins to melt and temperatures inch their way above 30 degrees. The only thing that could make this transitional period between winter and spring better is having the roa...

National Honor Society could offer more service opportunities

Claire Gelhaus, Editor

February 5, 2019

Filed under Opinion

National Honor Society is a nationwide organization, with branches in all 50 states, established to recognize students outstanding in the areas of scholarship, service, leadership, and character. At the D.C. Everest branch, NHS acts as...

ACT test contains hidden bias

Alli Heckert, Reporter

February 5, 2019

Filed under Opinion

A high school student today knows all too well the standardized testing process. Sharpen your #2 pencils, get out your blue/black ink pens, put any electronic devices into your locker, and stare at the wall until otherwi...

Profit, not- for profit private universities: Know the difference

Morgan Koehler, Reporter

February 1, 2019

Filed under Opinion

As seniors of D.C. Everest grow closer to their graduation day, many may be wondering: what is the difference for profit and non for profit private universities? For-profit and non-for-profit colleges are more different than you thi...

How about a little satire on hallway etiquette?

Samantha Baltzell, Editor

February 1, 2019

Filed under Opinion

It’s passing time. Four blessed minutes, granted by the school for students to fly through the halls, where the lessons we learn in elementary school about walking on the right side of the hallway in a somewhat orderly f...

Why we need to respect others’ opinion

Amber Marten, Editor

February 1, 2019

Filed under Opinion

The definition of ‘argument’, according to Google, is “an exchange of diverging or opposing views, typically an angry or heated one.” The type if ‘debating’ society has portrayed in our everyday life, is ...

Foreign take on familiar concept: Pledge of Allegiance

Roberto Matarazzo, Reporter

February 1, 2019

Filed under Opinion

"I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America, and to the Republic for which it stands, one Nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all." Readers of The Jet, you probably are wo...

Military draft excludes some, threatens others

Claire Gelhaus, Editor

December 7, 2018

Filed under Opinion

Almost all male United States citizens and male immigrants, who are 18 through 25, are required to register with the Selective Service. This is according to the Selective Service System, which has made a couple changes to the dr...

Hollywood fails diversity test

Heather Voll, Editor

October 16, 2018

Filed under Entertainment, Opinion

When watching a tv show or movie, the thought of how diverse the cast is does not generally cross the minds of the audience who are invested in the story. But the reality is, diversity is much more needed especially ...

Student walkout stands high over negativity

The Jet

The Jet

Spring is here, road craters appear

National Honor Society could offer more service opportunities

ACT test contains hidden bias

Profit, not- for profit private universities: Know the difference

How about a little satire on hallway etiquette?

Why we need to respect others’ opinion

Foreign take on familiar concept: Pledge of Allegiance

Military draft excludes some, threatens others

Hollywood fails diversity test

Student walkout stands high over negativity

Suggestions to improve D.C. Everest Senior High

Diversity between generations