Social media is becoming a big part of society and is constantly growing due to the increased amount of smartphone activity.  The access to information is instantaneous. People in general are more inclined to share information on their social channels, instead of having true human connections.  For t...

The Scholastic Book Fair is just around the corner. It is the perfect time to grab a book. Parks Junior High will host the book fair in the media center from September 19th to the 21st. On the first day of the book fair, all ELA classes will be eligible to look around to see if there are any books that...

     We can admit that we have bad habits. They can mess with our minds and health, and ultimately waste our time. They range from biting our nails, littering, and even procrastinating. We can acquire them so easily, without knowing that they will become bad habits in the future. According to Yal...

Earthquakes are a problem here in California. They are extremely dangerous and people can get injured badly and possibly die. In the last week, there have been at least 10 earthquakes in California. When an earthquake occurs, there are a few procedures you must go through to be safe at home and at school. At...

Parks Junior High School is opening a Speech and Debate Club for the first time. The club is supervised and taught by Mrs. Vandergrift, Mrs. Lexi, and Ms. Finny. The club has officially started in August with a group of kids hoping to enter the national competition in June.  The Speech and Deb...