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United States Surgeon General Vivek Murthy said that 13-years old is “too early” to join social media. (Graphic by Zoe MacDiarmid)

Surgeon General Warns Against Social Media Use for Teenagers

Zoe MacDiarmid, Editor-in-Chief May 17, 2023

On January 29th, on CNN Newsroom, United States Surgeon General Vivek Murthy said that 13-years old is “too early” to join social media. This warning comes during a time when teenagers are using...

Wilde Lake students pictured in the 1976 yearbook. Since Wilde Lake opened in 1971, the school has focused on community, which Advisory helped build. (Photo courtesy of The Glass Hour staff)

Advisory Can be Possible

Zoe MacDiarmid, Editor-in-Chief May 16, 2023

When Advisory was cut down to three days a week in November, I figured that would be the last of the changes to it.  However, on Monday, March 20th, it was officially announced to the school that Advisory...

Wilde Lake Artists Find Growth and Emotion in Their Art

Wilde Lake Artists Find Growth and Emotion in Their Art

Charlotte Fetters, Staff Writer April 13, 2023

Wilde Lake High School’s art department consists of four sections: Visual Art, Dance, Theatre, and Music. There are a multitude of clubs for each section, including Improv Club, Acapella Club, the Step...

For Sneakerheads, They’re Not Just Shoes

For Sneakerheads, They’re Not Just Shoes

Matthew Cho, Staff Writer April 11, 2023

At Wilde Lake, we wear all kinds of different shoes.  Among the most popular shoes, Jordans are one of the oldest. Despite being first released in the 1980’s, they still manage to maintain their...

A sign hangs on the Peace Room’s door, reminding students of Ms. Wright’s message. She reminded her students to always find the soft people. According to Mr. Blount, a soft person is “somebody that meets you where you are with kindness and not any sort of preconceived notions or any sort of judgment or rule setting.”

Peace Room Adjusts To Staff Changes

Arielle Levine, News Editor March 31, 2023

This January, five teachers replaced Ms. Anjole Wright as Peace Room staff. The change from a single staff member to multiple has some students concerned that the Peace Room’s original vision has been...

Despite the fact that many people find rock to be an aggressive genre, it has helped me throughout my life. These are some of the albums that have helped me along the way. (Graphic by Zoe MacDiarmid)

Rock Saved My Life

Caroline Sorensen, Staff Writer March 31, 2023

Music has been a big part of my life since I was a baby. My parents always played it around the house, so I grew up listening to many genres. It has always been my escape, whether that be from myself or...

I can say with certainty that I hate artificial intelligence. Many people say that artificial intelligence is going to change the art world, that it will create new opportunities for artists and will make art more accessible to people, but in reality, for artists, it will only diminish the worth of what we love to do.

To Artists, AI Stands for “Awful Intelligence” 

Charlotte Fetters, Staff Writer March 31, 2023

Ever since I could hold a pencil, I’ve been creating art. Whether it's a finished piece, a sketch, or just a doodle in my notebook, I enjoy the process of creating something from nothing.  But my...

Wilde Lake Basketball Nets Historic Season

Wilde Lake Basketball Nets Historic Season

Blaiz Blackston and Joseph Ortiz-Rivera March 31, 2023

On March 2nd in the second playoff game of the season the Lake faced off against one of their toughest opponents of the year, Long Reach. With two minutes left on the clock in the fourth quarter, junior...

A group of students work on completing assignments in the LGBTQ+ studies class.

Wilde Lake and Hammond Pilot LGBTQ+ Studies Class for HCPSS

Lauren Kelly, Staff Editor March 31, 2023

Ms. Franckowiak will be the first teacher at Wilde Lake to teach an LGBTQ+ Studies class. Though it is currently only at two schools, Wilde Lake and Hammond, according to HCPSS, there are plans to expand...

A photo of Jocelyn (left) and me (center left) combined with a photo of Ashley (right) and me (center right) at her sorority formal.

The Beautiful Complexity of Having Sisters

Amy Manzanares, Staff Writer March 31, 2023

I used to consider it an insult to be compared to my older sister. In elementary school, I was called “Mini Ashley” by my teachers because they all taught my older sister Ashley first. I felt like...

Over Thanksgiving Break, ten Wilde Lake students went to the Slayton House to receive training in leading Peace Circles. (Photo courtesy of Ms. Collier)

First Students in County to Lead Peace Circles

Yasmin Roach, Staff Editor March 31, 2023

The week before Thanksgiving break, ten Wilde Lake students were invited to Slayton House to receive training in holding Peace Circles — a method of restorative justice where people meet to create...

There are many different ways of styling the hijab. Personally, I change my style based on what looks best with the outfit Im wearing and comfort level. (photos by Zoe MacDiarmid)

Stop Asking If I’m Hot in This

Yasmin Roach, Staff Editor March 31, 2023

In my seven years as a hijabi, I’ve been the target of a lot of questions. Although I try my best to answer politely, they are often ignorant and upsetting to hear. Many of them stem from damaging assumptions,...

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