The student news site of Yorktown High School

Yorktown Sentry

The student news site of Yorktown High School

Yorktown Sentry

The student news site of Yorktown High School

Yorktown Sentry

Opinion

Utah Jazz Player, Donovan Mitchell, had a great season.

Rookie of the Year Controversy: Simmons or Mitchell?

Charlie Finn, Sentry Staff Reporter June 20, 2018

The single most controversial National Basketball Association (NBA) award being given out this season is the Rookie of the Year award. Donovan Mitchell of the Utah Jazz and Ben Simmons of the Philadelphia Seventy-Sixers are widely regarded as the last...

The characters of Avengers: Infinity War

Avengers: Infinity War – Out of This World

Grant Blumberg, Sentry Staff Reporter June 20, 2018

When Marvel Studios first acquired the rights to produce the first Iron Man movie in 2006, few could have foreseen the multi-billion dollar industry that would grow from it. Marvel Studios was purchased by Disney in 2009 and has since produced 16 other...

The arguably better way to relax is at the beach

The Better Way to Cool Off

Chris Rita, Sentry Staff Reporter June 8, 2018

As the summer season approaches, pools and beaches will soon become a hotspot for people searching for places to relax. Personally, I feel that there is no better place to enjoy yourself than the beach. Sure, the pool is a convenient way to soak in sun...

One of the most recent attempts by Florida politicians to protect students involve clear plastic backpacks and identification badges.

No Clear Path to Reform

Garret Ferguson, Sentry Staff Reporter April 20, 2018

In the aftermath of the shocking school shooting that took place at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School (MSDHS) in Parkland, Florida on February 14, the solution to the issue of gun violence in the United States has never seemed further away. In spite...

The current United States Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos has found herself under fire for a variety of her policies and career goals.

Betsy DeVos and the Art of Empty Platitudes

Nathan Dent, Sentry Staff Reporter April 15, 2018

There are few names in politics as controversial as that of Betsy DeVos. The current United States Secretary of Education has found herself under fire for a variety of her policies and career goals, such as defunding the public school system (because...

February 8 was the last day NBA teams could trade players, and many took the opportunity.

NBA Trade Deadline Review

Brian McCarthy, Sentry Staff Reporter March 14, 2018

In the National Basketball Association (NBA), the middle of February always brings way to a flurry of player movement. As Feb 8 was the last day teams could trade players, many took the opportunity to make some last-minute additions looking to improve...

Linda’s Cafe is a small, greasy-spoon type restaurant best known for their low-cost, standard breakfast menu.

Underrated Restaurants in Arlington

Joseph Ramos, Sentry Staff Reporter March 14, 2018

Arlington is filled with a plethora of delicious food choices. From classier sit-down restaurants to quick and easy take-out options, all kinds of foodies will find satisfaction within Arlington's eatery repertoire. However, a majority of these restaurants...

A little more than 3 weeks ago, Snapchat rolled out a controversial new update.

Dear Snapchat: If It’s Not Broken, Don’t Fix It.

Nathan Dent, Sentry Staff Reporter March 12, 2018

A little more than 3 weeks ago, Snapchat, the popular social media app which allows users to send pictures, videos and messages which disappear after being opened, rolled out a controversial new update which has rubbed many users the wrong way. In an...

Pyeongchang, South Korea is the host for this year’s Winter Olympics, and there were questions raised about whether or not North Korea would compete.

Unification Amid Disunity

Nick Warnament, Sentry Staff Reporter March 9, 2018

The Korean War ended in a stalemate 65 years ago, and since then the Korean peninsula has been divided. The people of North and South Korea are ethnically the same but have been separated by two different ideologies for decades. Pyeongchang, South Korea...

With over 16 million followers on Youtube and a combined 20 million on Instagram, it is clear that Logan Paul has a strong influence.

Logan Paul’s Removed Video: A Necessity on Youtube

Eliza Howard, Sentry Reporter February 8, 2018

At only 22 years old, social media influencer Logan Paul has shown the world how powerful his voice truly is. With over 16 million followers on Youtube and a combined 20 million on Instagram, it is clear that Paul has a strong influence. Paul is most...

Star Wars: The Last Jedi was the most recent addition to the Star Wars saga.

The Ups and Downs from Star Wars: The Last Jedi

Grant Blumberg February 5, 2018

For the past three years, moviegoers were able to start off the holiday season right with a new Star Wars film. Star Wars: The Last Jedi was the most recent addition to the saga, and director Rian Johnson had a monumental task to follow up the story of...

One of the biggest surprises of the college football season was when the University of Central Florida Knights finished the year with a 13-0 record and beat nationally ranked Auburn in the Sugar Bowl.

Championship Controversy

Nick Warnement, Sentry Staff Reporter February 5, 2018

One of the biggest surprises of the college football season was when the University of Central Florida (UCF) Knights finished off the year with a 13-0 record and a statement win over nationally ranked Auburn in the Sugar Bowl. The most astounding part...

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