• Opinion

    Editorial: ACHS, It Should Be Duncan

    The responsibility of a journalist is to chronicle the truth in its many facets with as much diligence, thought and care as possible. Theogony has historically attempted to stay neutral on school endeavors while operating in the aftermath of major decisions that affect us foremost as students — and perhaps equally importantly as student journalists. We comment precariously on these decisions, but as a part of the school community, we want to represent the interests of our school population as much as possible. Thus, we, the Theogony Editorial Board, voice our support for Mr. Alexander Duncan as the best selection for Executive Principal at ACHS. 

  • Opinion

    Opinion: Is the World’s Finest Chocolate Really What It Claims to Be?

    The “World’s Finest Chocolate” candy bars are a staple among many ACHS club fundraisers, like the Orchestra Department or Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA). The bars come in boxes of 60 and are sold for $1 or 50 cents for each chocolate bar. The most commonly sold flavors are W.F. Crisp, Dark Chocolate, Caramel, Wafer, and Almond. I ranked these five chocolate bars from my favorite to least favorite.

  • Opinion

    Opinion: Double Standards in Sports

    The annual “March Madness”  basketball tournament always creates a lot of buzz in the sports community. Typically, when the tournament is mentioned, people assume that they are talking about the men’s tournament. Recognizing and equally appreciating women's sports has been an issue for a while now, but significant progress has been made. This year, the women's tournament was much more entertaining than the men’s. The women’s tournament was competitive and intense while the men’s final four consisted of seemingly random teams. In the women’s championship game between The University of Iowa and Louisiana State University, there were 2 main players who stood out, Angel Reese and Caitlin Clark.

  • Banner Slide,  Opinion

    SEAL Lessons: A Hollow Promise

    The start of this school year brought many changes. The end of Lunch and Learn was certainly the one that garnered the largest reaction, but that wasn't the only new thing this year. Social Emotional Academic Learning (SEAL) lessons have also become a staple of ACHS’ 2022-2023 school year. These daily lessons focus on social and emotional health. They provide students with important information and allegedly assist them with internal growth. However, anyone who has taken part in these lessons knows they fail to meet that standard.

  • Opinion

    How TAG, AP and Honors Classes Perpetuate Inequality

    For being one of the most diverse school systems, the typical ACPS classroom looks shockingly homogeneous. In elementary schools, students are separated into “gifted” and “non-gifted” as early as third grade. In middle and high school, another level of leveling is added, with honors and AP classes separating students.

  • Opinion,  Style

    Swift Shines in the Sky with Midnights

    As the clock struck 12:00 on Friday October 21st, Taylor Swift released her 10th studio album, Midnights. The album, produced by Swift and long-time collaborator Jack Antonoff of Bleachers, features 13 tracks. According to Swift, it’s a “collection of music written in the middle of the night, a journey through terrors and sweet dreams..,  [that] tells the stories of 13 sleepless nights throughout [her life]...” Swift subsequently released Midnights 3am edition three hours later. Its additional seven tracks include production by Aaron Dessner, who collaborated with Swift on her folklore and evermore albums which featured an indie-folk sound.