Editorial Cartoon: A heavy high school load

Milena Ordonez, Reporter|March 11, 2019

Before putting on that graduation cap, high school seniors are faced with an overwhelming load of responsibilities, ranging from part-time jobs to extra-curricular activities. Add to that, the pressure from loved ones to succeed, and they’re left with little hope of an end in sight. Illustrated by Milena Ordonez.

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Milena Ordonez is a first-year journalism student in her senior year. During Milena’s free time she likes to watch cooking videos, surf, cook curry and...

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Editorial Cartoon: A heavy high school load