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According to the National Institute of Health, the human brain is not fully developed until the late 20s; therefore, the younger the age the more social media will have lasting effects on the brain. The teen brain is already more vulnerable to mental illness and factors such as social media can only increase the possibility.

Just for the health of it

Shield editorial board
July 14, 2024
The constant rate of change creates a sense that all rules are temporary. To encourage obedience, administrators should stand firm on the policies they already have in place.

A rampage of rules

Shield editorial board
May 9, 2024
College admissions influencers lack the background to provide accurate admissions advice but many public school students are forced to buy in due to the lack of resources provided by their schools.

Set up for rejection

Shield editorial board
February 15, 2024
Both the Council for American-Islamic Relations and the Anti-Defamation League report that polarizing public discussion has created a climate of intensifying Islamophobia and antisemitism, which has left many of Austin’s Jews and Muslims residents feeling vulnerable.

Don’t avoid discussion

Shield editorial board
January 5, 2024
Because Texas does not currently have the infrastructure to protect residents in the face of increasing climate threats, policymakers need to heed the warnings of experts and plan for worst-case weather scenarios.

Our planet needs a plan

Shield editorial board
November 10, 2023
Following the hateful "protests" by the Official Street Preachers, parents come out to show their love for LGBTQIA+ students and values on Wednesday.

Live and let go

Shield editorial board
August 29, 2023
LEFT: Sophomore Scarlet Logue holds a sign reading “No More Guns.” while listening to a speaker during the May 11 walkout during sixth period. Photo by Gergő Major. RIGHT: Students listen as class of 2018 senior Isabel Lerman reads a list of student demands to make schools safer. Photo by Ian Clennan.

There is more work to be done

Shield editorial board
June 5, 2023
As the effects of climate change set in and politicians and corporations continue to ignore scientists' warnings, it can seem like fighting for our planet is a losing battle. With the power of optimism and personal action, however, it's possible to envision and make strides towards a positive and sustainable future.

All hope is not lost

Shield editorial board
January 28, 2023
With the prevalence of fentanyl on the street and the continuing rise in opioid abuse, we need to be doing more to educate our youth—not only on negative effects and consequences of substance use but on harm reduction too.

Addressing substance abuse

Shield editorial board
January 1, 2023
As the time between mass school shootings have passed and as the shootings become more and more part of our everyday reality, we have become desensitized to the fact that 20 children under the age of 8 were gunned down and killed at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown Connecticut almost 10 years ago. How have we not done more?

A Band-Aid for a bullet wound

Shield editorial board
November 30, 2022
While Fine Arts Academy director Gabe Reyes inspects the damage last April, then senior William Benson points to an all-to-common Mac malady: a water leak, this one outside of history teacher Clifford Stanchos's classroom.

Outdated Mac should be included in bond proposals

Shield editorial board
July 18, 2022
Before simply changing your profile picture to the Ukrainian flag ask yourself- why am I doing this?

6,042 miles.

Shield editorial board
May 4, 2022
No Way Out? AISD's quest for a balanced budget is beset with dead ends because of an ever-present, seldom mentioned villain: recapture.

‘Robin Hood’ is robbing us

Shield editorial board
February 28, 2022
Safety measure crosses line between security, privacy

Safety measure crosses line between security, privacy

Shield editorial board
December 10, 2021
Custodian Kenneth Sterling collects trash from students during lunch. Sterling along with other members of the custodial staff have been a group primarily affected by the 'Devious Lick' trend at McCallum. The vandalism occurring leads to more work for a staff already overworked from additional cleaning measures due to the COVID-19 pandemic. "The vandalism is really not good at all. It makes my job harder. People keep stealing soap dispensers... we've been locking the restrooms, that helps. Beyond that there's not much we can do. I would like the tagging and vandalism to stop."

It’s time to demand an end to Devious Licks

Shield editorial board
October 20, 2021
Senate Bill 3 needs to be overturned. School history lessons need to acknowledge history that isn’t whitewashed, and teachers and staff need to be able to do their jobs.

SB 3 is re-whiting history

Shield editorial board
October 10, 2021
Administrators and teachers should make sure that Jewish students should not be forced to choose between their grades and their faith.

It’s High time to respect Jewish Holidays

Shield editorial board
September 4, 2021
Encouraging students to come back isn't a bad idea, but the messaging should have been more transparent.

We can handle the whole truth

Shield editorial board
May 22, 2021
Because this year's STAAR test can't possibly serve the purpose its intended to serve, the Texas Education Agency should do the right thing and cancel it.

An unreliable reflection

Shield editorial board
February 25, 2021
The simple truth is this: staying home will decrease the chances of another surge of Covid-19 cases: something we can’t risk right now.

You can’t beat home sweet home

Shield editorial board
December 12, 2020
Doing college applications during the summer isn’t exactly desirable, it’s much, much better than scrambling to finish it in the little pockets of free time you have when school starts.

Start college applications early

Shield editorial board
January 10, 2020

Thank you, Mr. Garrison, for everything

Shield editorial board
May 27, 2019
The weight of the world

The weight of the world

Shield editorial board
May 5, 2018
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