In the U.S. a school year consists of a summer vacation which typically lasts about 10 to 12 weeks, alongside breaks during the winter and springtime. […]
Category: Opinion
Are Live-Action Remakes Ruining Disney?
Lately, Disney has been releasing live action remakes of their older, animated movies and they are planning on producing a lot more. They recently came out […]
Eye on the Pioneer: Should the President be Elected by the Popular Vote?
The Oregon House passed the National Popular Vote Bill, Senate Bill 870, on June 4 and passed it the Senate in early April. The bill has […]
Should There be Alcohol Testing at Prom?
This year, all public high schools in the Salem-Keizer School District began randomly testing students for alcohol levels at school dances, starting with prom. Four staff […]
Invest in Our Future: Why all Schools Need Finance Education
In the 1,000 hours of school students attend per year, it seems natural that American students would graduate more than prepared for the rest of their […]
A New Oregon Bill May Eliminate Pet Rent
A proposed bill that would ban charging pet rent is being considered in Oregon. Currently, most landlords charge a monthly fee for each pet a tenant […]
This Risks of the Anti-Vaccination Movement
The Measles outbreak in Washington has raised a lot of controversy about the need for vaccinations. Like any medicine, all vaccinations come with their own risks. […]
Eye on the Pioneer: Is 16 Too Young To Vote?
On President’s Day, State Senator Shemia Fagan (D-Portland) announced a bill that she is sponsoring in the Oregon Senate. This bill, Joint Senate Resolution 22, proposes […]
Is There Valentine’s Day Without Sweethearts?
Many people have heard of Sweethearts, or conversation hearts, the little candy hearts with cute messages on them. They are similar to candy corn on Halloween, […]
