Opinions Archives - The Declaration

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...

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

Filed under Opinions

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...

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...

Doomsday Clock: the alarm clock that keeps getting snoozed

By: Angelique Richardson, Editor

January 25, 2019

Filed under Opinions

Many times throughout the years, we are given a warning of the world approaching an end. But, each and every time the world does not cease to exist and we ...