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The Paw Print

The Student News Site of Wilde Lake High School

The Paw Print

Artificial Intelligence is Cheating for Some, but for Others, a Tool

Lee Lewis and Amy Manzanares | December 21, 2023

With an English essay due the next day, freshman G.L. decided to use Chat GPT to write his essay for him. Although he recognized Chat GPT as being “unethical,”he justified its use as a “last resort.” According to Education Week, 58% of high school students have used generative  artificial intelligence (AI) before. Students like G.L. use Chat GPT, an AI that can produce human-like writing...

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Phone Addictions Consume Students, Poll Shows

Arielle Levine, Editor in Chief | December 21, 2023

According to a survey posted to “The Paw Print” Instagram, 2/3 Wilde Lake students surveyed said they feel addicted to their phones. This reflects a national trend, with 58% of teens from the ages of 15-17 saying it would be hard to give up social media in 2022, according to Pew Research Center. Psychology teacher Ms. Hibbard knows her students are addicted to their phones from a “psychology...

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Color Guard Team Leaps Into Success with New Members

Bella Horvath, Staff Editor | December 20, 2023

Last year, Wilde Lake’s Color Guard program was left with only four returning members, outdated flags, old costumes, no funding, and little hope for their future. Now, the team is “thriving,” according to captain Katie Yarrish. This year the team took the field with seven new recruits, new flags and equipment, new uniforms, and a new instructor. Science teacher Ms. Bell resigned from coaching...

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“It breaks my heart,” says Ms. Leonard, Administration Disappointed by Student Raids and Fights at Village Center

Faith Brown, Staff Writer | December 19, 2023

One month into school, Ms. Leonard addressed the student body in a tone of disappointment after students raided stores and held fights on local business property, as shown in Instagram posts. Multiple Instagram posts from September 2023 display snack items that students stole in their CVS “heists.” Videos of Wilde Lake students fighting in the Village Center also circulated on Instagram.  Senior...

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Ms. Bailey Leads School in Earning Rainbow Ribbon Award

Amy Manzanares, Editor | December 19, 2023

Media specialist Ms. Annora Bailey grew up in a world full of bias. She hid throughout her childhood. Now, she wonders how different her life would be if she had been given the opportunities and support she hopes to provide for the LGBTQIA+ students of Wilde Lake. Motivated by her own story and those of her students, Ms. Bailey undertook a two-year long process to earn the Rainbow Ribbon School award...

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