Celebrity influence in politics has always been a widely debated topic; some welcome the viewpoints of these well-known citizens while others oppose it altogether. Individuals may stand with a favorite celebrity, or they may wish they would stick to what they are good at and stay out of politics. Either way, they have made their way into politics and they don't seem to be leaving anytime soon. Back...
On March 6, the Troy Boys Varsity Swim Team competed in the Michigan High School Athletic Association Boys Division 1 State Championships, placed 17th and scored 49 points. Preparing for state championships took a lot of dedication from the swimmers. While the team has been ranked fairly high in the state of Michigan over the years, the team improved by 25.76 points compared to the previous year. “It...
In light of recent events, Popeyes, a booming chain of fried chicken restaurants that first opened in 1972, has been facing quite harsh and detrimental criticism. On Feb. 6, 2024, many Michigan Popeyes restaurants located in East Oakland, Newark and Tracy County encountered a fine of $48,251 in civil penalties due to unjust child labor policies. Their inadequate schedule has violated the Fair Labor...
Throughout history, workers have come together time and time again under unions to fight for fair wages, better benefits, safe working conditions and reasonable schedules. They’ve held strikes, walkouts, and picket lines when their requests are ignored or otherwise not put into place, all in an effort to have an agreeable work environment. Recently, the United Auto Workers went on strike while negotiating...
The Academic Support Center, colloquially referred to as the ASC by students and staff, is hosted in room 222. Currently, students that have 504 plans or IEPs, individualized education plans, that allow them to test in a place other than their classroom, are placed in the Academic Support Center. The center is intended to be a quiet room where students with accommodations are able to take their tests...
Troy High School sports range from the least popular, such as golf, softball and synchronized swimming, to the most popular, such as track, cross country and soccer. With every school sport comes prices for various elements. Troy High School is relatively low on costs compared to Farmington Public Schools, who charge a one-time fee of $350, “meaning if you play one sport, you pay $350. If you...
It's hard to believe that just 40 short years ago, high schoolers practiced hiding under their wooden desks, preparing to protect themselves from a nuclear attack from the Soviet Union. 40 years before that, the mere mention that someone was a socialist would get them fired from their job and shunned from society. Nowadays, however, socialism has become a rather popular ideology for teens and young...
Imagine a high school where the chime of digital transactions suddenly falls silent, replaced by the rustle of cash and the clink of coins. This scenario is now a reality at Troy High School, where a recent decision has banned digital payment methods within clubs. But why did they get banished to begin with? During a recent interview with Troy High School’s Principal, Remo Roncone, he states...
The recent conflict in Gaza has caused a heavy division among people around the world, leading tensions to rise in areas thousands of miles away from the country at war. Many would think the situation between the Israelis and Palestinians started recently. However, that is not the case. Tensions between the two groups have dated back to the mid-19th century. The conflicts started when the United...