The Trojan Tribune

A student-run, student-led newspaper

Education and Exploration

Spring/Summer, 2024

"The people must know before they can act, and there is no educator to compare with the press." - Ida B. Wells

Opinion: Unemployment Insurance scams: How are they leaving families with unfair chances in life?

By Stephen Lounder

Since covid, UI fraud has been taking money from the government and taking it from families that need the money. I'm here to voice why it should stop.

News: How Is the Rise and Addiction of Social Media Influencing How Mass Consumerism Affects the Quality of Life in America?

By: Carsyn Brauns

An increase in social media usage has a related rise in consumerism that has left the world ignoring many of the problems that come with it.

Review: Netflix’s Original TV Series Baby Reindeer is The Show of The Year

By: Heather Riddell

Netflix's TV show "Baby Reindeer" is one of the most unsettling shows I've watched, but it was also one of my favorites, and although it was difficult to watch, I just couldn't look away from the screen.

News: Mount Desert Island High School Class of 2024 Graduates!

By: Nora Paulsen

The MDIHS class of 2024 celebrated their graduation on June 2nd, marking the end of their high school journey. The graduates turned their tassels and tossed their caps, ready to embark on their next chapter as MDIHS alumni.

Opinion: Should MDI Have a Prom Court?

By: Kiera Young

Students at MDIHS are hoping to bring back prom court to our High School Prom. I believe it will be a good opportunity for the students at MDI to experience after not having it for years.

News: Heavy Competition in Town Council Election: Bar Harbor’s Voter Facing A Tough Decision

By: Phoebe Chamberlain

The town council election is getting intense, with six candidates running for the three year term seat on the Bar Harbor town council. Fierce competition between the current council members and new runners.

Opinion: Politics: The Negatives It Has on US

By: Sophia Dy

Politics have caused many negative instances. In this op-ed I’ll explain some of them, and provide some ideas on how to take care of yourself in these crazy times.

Opinion: Incoming College Freshman Take Stress Head On

By: Grace Weed

Congrats, you made it! You now have nothing to worry about. Well, now here come the emails, housing registration, pre-assessment before you sign up for classes, and, before you can do any of that, the well-known and dreaded Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). With the stress and anxiety of all the new information, this whole process can feel like the worst.

Make a splash at the annual Maine Ocean Festival!

At the Bar Harbor Oceanarium, June 8th, 2024

By Eliza Sprague

Photo Credit: “Everybody Loves Pirates” by the hilarious Frog Mountain puppeteers

Have fun and learn about preserving our ocean and caring for nature with fun presenters Diver ED, Chewonki, traveling natural history Owl program, the Frog Mountain puppeteers and the solid band, Bee parks and the hornets. Enjoy games, STEAM activities, arts and crafts ALL DAY LONG!

Staff

Kiera Young - Freshman

Phoebe Chamberlain - Freshman

Meadow Gilley- Sophomore

Stephen Lounder- Sophomore

Sophia Dy - Sophomore

Brady Small - Sophomore

Heather Ridell - Sophomore

Nora Paulsen - Junior

Eliza Sprague- Junior

Grace Weed- Senior

Carsyn Brauns - Senior

Maya Watson - Senior

Silas Sifton- Student Teacher

Questions? Comments?

Contact Michelle Merica at michelle.merica@mdirss.org