The Warrior Ledger

The Effects of Metal Music

It’s 1960, the world is about to receive it’s first taste of metal from none other than The Beatles. Fast forward eight years to Black Sabbath, the first metal band, then another three for some AC/DC. Then keep on going, witnessing Ozzy Osbourne, Marilyn Manson, Slayer, Slipknot, and so much more.

Rayven Cann, Sports Editor • February 22, 2019

It’s 1960, the world is about to receive it’s first taste of metal from none other than The Beatles. Fast forward eight years to Black Sabbath, the first metal band, then another three for some AC/DC. Then keep on going, witnessing Ozzy Osbourne, Marilyn Manson, Slayer, Slipknot, and so much more. Finally it’s 2019, and thousands of metal bands whether big name or starter bands are all over the world, all because of one band 59 years ago

Are short people easily offended?

Short people seem to be more aggressive towards taller companions

Lia Lynn, Reporter • December 17, 2018

Our fellow students of 5’ 3” and under. They are not only small, but they get offended far too easily. Are our vertically challenged friends quickly angered? Or are their short tempers due to their...

The controversy of adulthood

When is a person officially considered an adult? Is it when they turn 18, 21, or 25? The common response would be 18. However, this is not scientifically accurate. So then, do we establish the concept of adulthood based on research or societal practices?

Sierra Yost, Photo Editor • December 14, 2018

When is a person officially considered an adult? Is it when they turn 18, 21, or 25? The common response would be 18. However, this is not scientifically accurate. So then, do we establish the concept...

Public speaking and anxiety

Presenting can be a terrifying subject to many students, They may dread presenting and do whatever they can to escape it, they may experience anxiety nonstop. It may be the only thing they think and stress about. Why do people feel this way, and is why presenting necessary?

Nevaeh Olmedo, Reporter • December 14, 2018

Presenting can be a terrifying subject to many students, They may dread presenting and do whatever they can to escape it, they may experience anxiety nonstop. It may be the only thing they think and...

AP Classes For White Students Only?

Taylorsville High School is a unique high school, with classes like Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID), Advanced Placement (AP), and Concurrent Enrollment (CC), which give students various opportunities to succeed and go on to university. This isn’t the path for everyone, nonetheless, is anyone able to profit in the same ways as others?

Benjamin Hood, Reporter • December 14, 2018

Taylorsville High School is a unique high school, with classes like Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID), Advanced Placement (AP), and Concurrent Enrollment (CC), which give students various...

The abandonment of the migrant caravan

The United States ignore humans seeking asylum as part of its flawed and corrupt immigration system

Cameron Bessette, Reporter • December 13, 2018

Psychologist, Abraham Maslow, outlined the basic human needs over 60 years ago. Now nationally taught, Maslow’s hierarchy of needs is internationally famous. At the very base of his pyramid-shaped doctrine...

Political and social views affected by social media

Sometime in 2015 I stumbled upon liberal activism. I was overjoyed. Shrines of Hillary Clinton, pro-choice diagrams, middle fingers directed at Donald Trump, and hate speech towards anyone with a contrasting opinions flooded my Instagram feed, which at the time, I supported.

Zuleica Ramirez, Reporter • December 13, 2018

Sometime in 2015 I stumbled upon liberal activism. I was overjoyed. Shrines of Hillary Clinton, pro-choice diagrams, middle fingers directed at Donald Trump, and hate speech towards anyone with a contrasting...

Being The Bigger Person

Petty arguments, bullying and misunderstandings. All of these can put students into a position where they need to be the bigger person. Although many may think being the biggest person is the most humble thing to do, some think otherwise.

Emily Lara, Reporter • November 7, 2018

Petty arguments, bullying and misunderstandings. All of these can put students into a position where they need to be the bigger person. Although many may think being the biggest person is...

Teenage drivers suck

Calle Hansen, Opinion Editor • November 6, 2018

Teenagers are infamous for their awful driving skills, and their goal to break world record for broken laws. After passing their drivers test it only takes about two and a half minutes for them to...

How people interpret tattoos and piercings?

Maddy Ford, Reporter • November 6, 2018

Piercings and tattoos are accessories that represented rebels of the world as a sign of toughness and boldness are becoming more common and socially acceptable. While a lot of tattoos and piercings are...

Neurology Explaining The Aesthetic Feeling

The definition of aesthetic is ‘concerned with beauty or the appreciation of beauty’. You can scroll through Pinterest and search up things and put aesthetic on the end and hundreds of pictures load for you to see, light pink or grunge filters over random photos and quotes will pop up.

Piper Cawley, Web Editor • October 4, 2018

The definition of aesthetic is ‘concerned with beauty or the appreciation of beauty’. You can scroll through Pinterest and search up things and put aesthetic on the end and hundreds of pictures load...

True crime: The Future of Podcasting

As podcasts increase in popularity, so does the search for America’s favorite obsession: true crime stories. This article includes some of the most popular crime podcasts of the last few years.

Lindsay Cook, Reporter • October 4, 2018

As podcasts increase in popularity, so does the search for America’s favorite obsession: true crime stories. This article includes some of the most popular crime podcasts of the last few years. All the...