On February 18, the Black Student Union held an in-depth trill talk about the N-word and its history. Panelists Chavito Allen, Frida Almaguer, Mary Casper, Cam Hyde, and Evan Nied, along with host Jada Jones, led the discussion. During the presentation, the N-word was defined as “a racial slur that...

As we tread through the unknown of the pandemic, another variable of uncertainty is being added to many teachers’ and students’ agendas: returning to in-person school. On February 23, it is planned for Option 1 students to return back to in-person school. Although the coronavirus cases have gone...

In this day and age, it is celebrated that black people all over the world are feeling empowered by their natural hair. It hasn’t always been like this, though. The Black Student Union at Kempsville High School has decided to shed light upon the history of natural hair by hosting a Trill Talk.   The...

*Spoiler Warning*   Trigger Warning: Mentions of Rape and Sexual Assault   In this day and age, many entertainment networks have produced period pieces meant to whisk viewers off to enchanting ballrooms and lavish castles. Among these works lie masterpieces that provide dramatic...

Dear Poppy,   This year school has been severely hard for me. Online school has been a hassle and I procrastinate so much. I currently have 10 missing assignments. I don't get anything done and my grades are dropping tremendously. It's been taking a toll on my whole being. I'm usually an A...