Opinions Archives - The Declaration

Colonia High is a dead zone without WiFi

May 6, 2019

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Internet is a huge part of today's modern life, and people have centered their lives around it. It's to the point where when WiFi is taken away from us...

College isn’t meant to be fair: Analyzing recent college admissions scandal

April 3, 2019

Fifty people are facing federal fraud charges due to involvement in a college admissions scam which involved cheating on standardized tests and bribing...

Fast fashion should not be supported in any means

March 28, 2019

Within the 21st century, fast fashion has become a worldwide sensation. Many popular stores manufacture their clothes within the whelms of quick fashion....

It’s ok to “throw like a girl”

March 14, 2019

High school sports separate kids by gender when it comes to teams. There is "Girls Soccer" and "Boys Soccer" and "Girls Track" and "Boys Track." Why separate...

Teens & politics: they can go hand-in-hand

February 27, 2019

People make assumptions when it comes to teenagers and their relationship with politics. Society says things like "teenagers don't know anything about...

Self-Identity in the shadow of a sibling

February 25, 2019

Out of all the experiences and journeys we take in life, we cross the path of individuals with siblings. Throughout childhood, and even into adolescence, sibl...

Finding hope for Venezuela

February 13, 2019

Hyperinflation rates of 1.7 million percent have destroyed the lives of Venezuelans in the past six years under President Maduro. Shortages of food an...

The confusing and chaotic schedules of Colonia High

February 7, 2019

Lately, Colonia High School has been testing a lot of schedule options to maximize learning. Some have gotten good reviews and others have not. Personally,...

Affecting lives while using social media

By: Kerri Lishak, Reporter

February 4, 2019

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Since its induction in the early 2000's, social media has impacted people of all ages, however, it's also hurt just as many along the way. As most things...

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By: Julie Santos, Reporter

February 1, 2019

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The longest ever government shutdown dragged on in 2018. President Trump continues to demand more than $5 billion for a U.S.-Mexico border wall. But the...

Restricted Teen Drivers

February 1, 2019

There are many teens that are starting to get their license. In New Jersey, every teen that first gets their license starts with a probationary license. Wh...

Victoria’s Secret lack of plus size and transgender representation is insulting

January 29, 2019

Victoria's Secret has gone under fire for not having any transgender or plus size models in last year's fashion show. This lingerie company has tried...