The Trojan Tribune

A student-run, student-led newspaper

Education and Exploration

Fall/Winter, 2025

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

News: MDIHS Civil Rights Team Gathers The Community In Honor Of Martin Luther King Jr.

By: Gabrianna Moodie

Light rain, slush, and a gloomy day were not enough to stop a day organized by the MDIHS Civil Rights Team, where people of diverse racial backgrounds and all ages gathered in pre-celebratory honor of Martin Luther King Jr. day.

News: Teachers Share Their True Thoughts on the Grading System at MDIHS

By: Delilah Damon-Dong

What do Teachers think about the grading system at MDIHS? After interviewing a teacher from each learning department using the same questions, Heather Dillon, Mark Puglisi, Ruth Poland, and a math teacher who asked to be anonymous. It shows how there are different sides to the grading system and how each teacher believes it can be improved.

Op-Ed: Sibling Abuse Is Just As Harmful As Parental Abuse, And It Happens Even More.

By: Sophia Lanpher

Why is almost no attention brought to sibling abuse? There is always natural sibling rivalry between sibling but in some cases, it gets so out of hand that it can develop into sibling abuse, it is just as harmful and causes just as much psychological damage as parental abuse.

Op-Ed: A Not So Humble Opinion On The Failed Maine Flag Vote

By: Richard Miller

Maine voters made the decision to keep the current flag which is the state seal on a blue background. In 1909 the flag was adopted to get rid of the old flag which was seen as too individualistic which today is a good thing.

News: Conner Emerson Elementary school builds a whole new school on campus ,causing different reactions across the whole school community

By: Rebecca Rand

Due to recent leaks and floods and spacing issues, Conner Emerson Elementary School builds a new building on campus, while students are still going to school.

News: Pep Band Numbers Dwindling

By: Jacob Willard

Pep band members for games are in decline. Strong MDI tradition threatened, but students are determined to keep playing.

News: Teachers Discuss How Far Should Technology Advance

By: Shriya Muthukumar

Teachers at Mount Desert Island High School share their insights on the advancement of technology within the classroom. They explore how modern tools have transformed their teaching methods and enhanced student learning, while also raising questions about whether essential skills are being lost or cultivated in this digital age. These teachers aim to navigate the balance between embracing innovation and preserving foundational educational values for the betterment of students.

As Winter in Maine Closes Down Activities, Here’s Some High School Sports Teams You Can Continue to Support.

By Julia Ramos

While Trojan basketball is always an appealing event, many athletes put endless hours into perfecting their sport- next time you feel like supporting MDI consider the entire array of winter sports that MDI has to offer.

Winter Sports Photo Journalism

But you don't SEEM autistic!

By A Raven

This just in: everyone is shocked when someone who clearly displays autistic traits gets diagnosed with autism

Take this crossword to celebrate the start of the Australian Open!

By Adele Barnum

With the Australian Open in full swing, take this crossword to test your knowledge of this iconic grand slam.

California Wildfires Crossword

By Kelsea Noyes

California is currently facing wildfires, it has been 10 days since these fires first started and a lot of damage has been done. Many lives are affected and the state of California will be changed forever. This crossword contains many facts about the wildfires and the effects they are having on citizens.

Stress of the end of Semester

By Evey Pratt

As the semester comes to an end, students are expected to deal with various responsibilities and stressors, such as final exams and project deadlines. Heightened expectations and tight deadlines cause stress during this period.

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