Opinions – The Mirror

The struggle behind balancing school and a job

November 9, 2018

Filed under Opinions, Student Life, Uncategorized

Students struggle everyday with finding the time to juggle a job, school, and homework. It often seems like there isn’t enough time in a day to successfully complete simple tasks. “I work almost everyday so when I get home...

Why people should say ‘thank you’

Faith Jones, Staff Writer

November 5, 2018

Filed under Opinions

Each year with the arrival of fall comes the desire to be surrounded with friends and family. The obligation of showing people that they are thankful for them becomes a priority during the holidays. But showing this gratitude thro...

Kilgore Trick or Treat

October 29, 2018

Newspaper staff response to anonymous shooter threat

October 24, 2018

Change Demands Attention

April 23, 2018

Perks of having a job in high school

Chloe Hillman, Staff Writer

April 9, 2018

Filed under Opinions, Showcase

In high school, most students, whether they do or do not have a job, do not often consider the perks that come with having a part-time job. Working while in school is not for everyone, of course, but being aware of the advantag...

Opinion: Funding lacking in Engineering departments

March 28, 2018

OPINION: Students should keep lunchtime phone privileges

Bailey Green, Editor In Chief

February 8, 2018

Filed under Opinions

With the recent ultimatum by administrators, threatening to take away phone privileges at lunch if phone use in the hallways continues, the student body has been tense. Schoolwide punishments can only go over so well, but this ...

OPINION: Pros and cons of procrastination from a top ranked senior

February 6, 2018

OPINION: Does Youtuber Logan Paul deserve a second chance?

Dayana Sanchez, Design Editor

January 29, 2018

Filed under Opinions

After uploading a rather disturbing video containing footage of a deceased body to his Youtube channel on December 31st, social media star Logan Paul has received endless backlash from celebrities and internet users alike. Since...

OPINION: Exemption policy confuses citizenship with learning

January 26, 2018

High school dating: Waste of time or necessary experience?

Chloe Hillman, Staff Writer

December 18, 2017

Filed under Opinions

Dating in high school doesn’t have to be such a bad thing. My parents used to tell me “you’re not ready” or “you’re too young” any time I came home gushing about a guy I thought I really liked, even if I didn’t...