The Arrowhead

How to: Make friends for the next four years

Making friends can seem like a daunting task in a new setting and stage of life. It is important to remember what really matters when developing new relationships. [Editor’s note: This piece was written with a satirical slant to explore ways to go about making friends in college].

Lydia Vizza, Co-Editor-In-Chief
June 4, 2021

Long live the constitutional monarchy

Although many deem a monarchy as an outdated frivolity, the important sociopolitical role that constitutional monarchy plays is critical for the peaceful governance of many modern nations.

Lydia Vizza, Co-Editor-In-Chief
May 7, 2021

A nation in identity crisis

The emergence of heightened political identity in the political landscape poses a threat to the unification of our country.

Lydia Vizza, Co-Editor-In-Chief
April 9, 2021

A Change to Affirmative Action

Introduced by President John F. Kennedy, affirmative action is a set of nondiscriminatory policies and practices created to develop greater diversity in professional spheres. The practice was introduced in 1961, 60 years ago May 6, 2021, and needs amending in how it is approached.

Lydia Vizza, Co-Editor-In-Chief
February 11, 2021

#FreeBritney “Spear”heads Movement in Abolishing Conservatorship

The movement to free Britney Spears from a conservatorship with her father has swept the internet. Of central interest to the movement is content posted on Spears's Intagram account.

Lydia Vizza, Co-Editor-In-Chief
December 23, 2020

Football works to overcome unique season adversities

Under new COVID-19 guidelines and regulations, the football team manages conference changes while establishing new normalcy and traditions.

Lydia Vizza, Co-Editor-In-Chief
November 20, 2020

Becoming: A story told best by Michelle Obama

Cameras follow Michelle Obama during her book tour for “Becoming,” a new documentary available on Netflix.

Lydia Vizza, Co-Editor-In-Chief
June 1, 2020

Thumbs Up

Lydia Vizza, Co-Editor-In-Chief
June 1, 2020

Tying up loose ends

Lydia Vizza, Co-Editor-In-Chief
June 1, 2020

100 to zero: Adjusting to life in slow motion

Lydia Vizza, Co-Editor-In-Chief
May 8, 2020

Recognizing the heroes of the COVID-19 pandemic

First responders to the COVID-19 outbreak are fighting a war that nobody could have forecasted.

Lydia Vizza, Co-Editor-In-Chief
May 8, 2020

Thumbs Down: Spread of misinformation about coronavirus

Lydia Vizza, Co-Editor-In-Chief
March 31, 2020

Thumbs Up: Life slowing down with warm weather

Lydia Vizza, Co-Editor-In-Chief
March 31, 2020

Thumbs Up: Another round of lunch and learn

Lydia Vizza, Co-Editor-In-Chief
March 31, 2020

Thumbs Down: People not social distancing

Lydia Vizza, Co-Editor-In-Chief
March 31, 2020

Thumbs Down: Hallway harassment and obnoxious behavior

Lydia Vizza, Co-Editor-In-Chief
March 31, 2020

The Battle of the Bad Day

[Editor’s Note: This piece was written with a satirical slant.]

Lydia Vizza, Co-Editor-In-Chief
February 29, 2020

As Coronavirus Spreads, Panic and Misinformation Spread Faster

Creating anxiety, news of the coronavirus spreads and impacts students and faculty in the school setting.

Lydia Vizza, Co-Editor-In-Chief
February 29, 2020

Returning from college during break is a welcome break

For college freshmen returning home for break, they get the chance to do the things they no longer get to do while at college. They also learn that there are some things about the college life that they enjoy more.

Lydia Vizza, Co-Editor-In-Chief
February 27, 2020

Helicopter parents chop away at independence

[Editor’s Note: This piece was written with a satirical slant to highlight the protective measures that stereotype helicopter parents.]

Lydia Vizza, Co-Editor-In-Chief
February 27, 2020

Burned: The narrative of overwork

Underclassmen read red and upperclassmen read blue. [Editor’s Note: This piece was written with a satirical slant using differing and possible viewpoints of underclassmen and upperclassmen on the experience of burnout.]

Lydia Vizza, Co-Editor-In-Chief
December 15, 2019

Con: Excessive assignments over break lead to burnout

When students are assigned work over break it is often at the expense of mental health and family time.

Lydia Vizza, Co-Editor-In-Chief
December 14, 2019