Schools Need More Autism Awareness

by Taylor Ephraim

If Autism was taught in classrooms, normally developing children would understand these issues some people have no choice of living with. Kids in school with autistic characteristics are easy targets for their typically developing peers.  

A study in The New York Times shows that children on the autism spectrum disorder are bullied nearly five times more often than their typically developing peers. Parents of autistic kids think the rate is even higher than that, some feel as if their designated school is unsafe for their child.

Rams Put the “Bad” in Badminton!

by Harpinder Kaur and Taylor Ephraim

After a season of great success last year, the Girls Varsity Badminton team moved up into a higher division this year. The team led by Coach Tracy Hutt put in all efforts for a great possible season. 

Each new season comes with many different factors such as past team members graduating, new freshmen with great potential, and girls willing to move up in terms of ranking and being a good badminton player. This season has been an intense season with matches and practices. The season ended off with a remarkable record, not undefeated, but something to be proud of.

Say it with a Smile!

by Taylor Ephraim & Harpinder Kaur

Get ready to be thrown off your chair with this intense party game. The game Speak Out brings friends and family together for laugh-out-loud fun as people try to say different phrases while wearing a mouthpiece that won’t let them shut their mouth.

Hasbro promised a funny and family appropriate game and they indeed delivered on that promise. Speak Out is one of a few really funny games that requires very little effort and involvement yet brings so much energy.