Almost Friday

by Abby Wallace managing editor

Almost Friday Instagram pages started as a thrend the account “Friday Beers” created as a recap of the week to basically say that it’s “Almost Friday” and the week is over. The “Almost

Friday” posts have gained a lot of popularity now. Friday Beers has made an account specifically for the “Almost Friday” posts. They even did a feature for March Madness where they said “This is March” instead of “Almost Friday”. Now other schools like KU and the high schools around the state have created their own Almost Fiday accounts to recap each week.

Summer Superiority

Why is summer so beloved?

by Makenna Aiello reporter

Ah, summer, as Olaf once said, “oh, I don’t know why, but I love the idea of summer, and sun, and all things hot.” It’s on the horizon, announcing its presence by turning the grass green, gently tugging up the daily temperature highs, and grazing the blooming flowers with sweet spring breezes.

Summer is the go-to season, the automatic favorite, beloved by all people, everywhere, and who can blame them? Summer is the season of bright sunshine absorbed by the poolside, ice cream cones devoured rapidly on the blazing sidewalk and vain attempts to avoid sunburns.

“I’m definitely a summer person. My favorite part of summer is not having school, but that’s why everybody likes it. It’s also my birthday season and I love being able to swim and spend time with all my friends,” Allen said. “Although, I think in some ways, people believe that summer will take away all your stress, but I disagree. All your worries aren’t going to disappear just because it’s summer and there is no school.”

Sophomore Marin Janes is also a huge fan of the summer season and a true lover of all things warm and sunny, but does agree that summer has its downsides…. We can all agree that flying creatures are certainly not one of the best parts of summer.

“I love summer because it’s warm, and you can go outside and do anything. I love swimming, hanging out with friends, and not having school,” Janes said. “But I hate the bugs, and sometimes I miss the activities that winter offers.”

Despite the obvious love of all things related to this bright and joyful season, there are others who share a different viewpoint, who prefer snow and hot cocoa to sunshine and iced lemonade. Sophomore Hafsa Jalil argues the less common opinion -- that winter is the best season for many reasons.

“I think in some ways, people think that summer will take away all your stress, but I disagree. All your worries aren’t going to disappear just because it’s summer and there is no school.”

And, of course, summer vacationprobably the main reason summer is as adored as it is. Those beautiful three months of blissful freedom after nine months of endless English essays and science studies are the saving grace for many teenagers teetering on the brink of education-derived insanity.

Summer is favorable, but does its superiority originate only from students’ love for all things not related to school? Freshman Ani Allen admits that her favorite part of summer is the complete absence of school, but there is so much more to the season that contributes to her love for it, not including its downsides.

“I’m 100% a winter person. I love the snow, the vibes, the fashion, the weather and the activities. I mean, ice skating? Who doesn’t love ice skating? There’s so many activities you can do in the wintertime, and it’s simply the best season,” Jalil said. “Summer is too hot, and the weather just completely ruins it all. I have a summer birthday, so I’m not biased or anything, but it’s just way too hot to do anything outside or have fun. I understand people who believe any season is superior to the others, but for me, winter is hands-down the best.”

Sophomore Aubrie Thomas’ opinion is similar, but derives more from the downsides of summer than the upsides of winter.

“I’m definitely not a summer person, so I’d say winter. I hate bugs, I don’t like wearing shorts, and summer is just not fun for me, because school is out, and I love school. Summer gets so boring because there’s nothing to do, and I don’t want to go outside because it’s too hot to do any outdoor activities. Everyone likes summer because they don’t have to go to school and they have nothing to worry about, and a lot of people get involved with friend drama because they have nothing else to do,” Thomas said. “Winter is so much better, and a lot easier. I love the winter fashion, the weather, and all the holidays. Being able to see my family and have just a little time off school is amazing.”

Despite obvious differences and unsubtle favoritism, all seasons have their own special traits that make them beloved, and each season deserves unique praise for what they have to offer. Rather than spending winter wishing for summer, or spending summer wishing for winter, enjoy each season for what it is.

Enjoy winter for snow days and hot chocolate sipped by the fireside. Enjoy fall for beautiful vivid leaves and gentle breezes wisping through the open window. Enjoy spring for blooming dogwoods and replenishing April showers. Enjoy summer for days spent by the poolside and unlimited free time.

As for now, though, summer is approaching on wings of sunshine, and it’s time to start getting excited. Put aside all thoughts of other seasons, and enjoy the one that’s coming up. Prepare for sunshine and ice cream cones and freedom, and cherish it while it’s here. e