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Opinion: Trump Impeachment: A Frightening Abuse of the Constitution

William J. Rathe, Fact Checker/Senior Staff Editor • December 19, 2019

Editor’s note: The opinions in the following article represent the opinions of the writer, and the writer only, and do not reflect the opinions of the Tiger Times or Erie Tiger Media. SEPTEMBER 24,...

December 25th: Explained

Evan Welch, Senior Staff Writer • December 6, 2019

Many different cultures celebrate a winter holiday. Many people know that Christmas is one of these days that religions celebrate. They celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ, whom they believe is the Son...

Designer Babies

Jaxon Higgins, Staff Writer • April 26, 2019

Our world is changing faster than we can keep up with, science and technology have been in a constant state of revolution for the last three decades. And for the biology community, the next big step appears to be in the realm of genetics. The day humans are able to alter our own genetic instructions is one that is coming rapidly. So the question must be asked, do we - or rather should we - have the right to genetically engineer a “more superior” breed of humans.

OKC vs Portland Round One Review

Blake Donaldson, Staff Writer • April 24, 2019

The West now has one team to advance to the next round and is waiting for their opponent. The Portland Trail Blazers beat the Oklahoma City Thunder last night to win the series 4-1 to advance to the second...

A Morbid Curiosity

Jaxon Higgins, Staff Writer • April 8, 2019

Science is based on the idea that knowledge will never fully be obtained, that there is a perpetual search for truth. This, unfortunately, often becomes the bane of scientists around the globe, in every culture. This search for truth has a tendency to blind researchers to both the practicality, and morality of the means by which they acquire it. When a scientist’s curiosity is peaked, it will, more often than not, outweigh any other factors associated with the subject, no matter how vital.

A Discontent America

Jaxon Higgins, Staff Writer • April 8, 2019

The debate and study of happiness is one of philosophy rather than pragmatic science. Feelings have never been concrete enough to study scientifically and to act as though happiness is any different is delusional. Witnessing the dramatic increase in suicide rates in the past years, an urgency to find a cure for dissatisfaction has surpassed the need to maintain an empirical mindset. Happiness is not a measurable facet of life, it is vastly different for every individual, a liability when attempting to do a controlled study.

Is It Time To Ban-Nanas?

Jaxon Higgins, Staff Writer • April 8, 2019

The concept of the free press - modern-day journalism - is practically worshipped in American society. Only very recently did skepticism become so heavily endorsed, and even now the word of the media is commonly taken as gospel. The argument of the existence, and much more relevantly, the distinction of truth is vital in the realm of mass media.

The New Professional Football League

Blake Donaldson, Staff Writer • March 8, 2019

With the end of the NFL season, a new league of professional football emerges. Different rules, different teams, veteran players, and a whole new league. The Alliance of American Football...

How to Raise Your Grades from C’s to A’s, by simply moving

Liv Hawkins, Staff Writer • March 6, 2019

Many students often get bored, tired, or feel mentally strained after sitting in class all day. Sometimes it’s hard to wake up mentally during morning class or at the end of the day after you’ve been...

Vaping Has Been Clouding the Bathrooms of Erie High School

Kailey Pickering, Editor-in-Chief • March 4, 2019

Walking into high school bathrooms, there’s a high chance that you can catch fruity flavors wafting in the air from a JUUL, Sourin, or maybe even a Mod. In the past few years e-cigarettes have been...

How to Spend Your Spring Break the Right Way; The Cheap Way

Liv Hawkins, Staff Writer • March 4, 2019

Since spring break is approaching, and teens could not be more excited. Right after midterms, and right before everyone has to start studying for finals, there is a week off for you to do whatever you...

A Tragedy Stirring Away From Home Will Leave A Grave For Chris Watts: Updated Watts Case

Morgan Walje, Photographer & Staff Writer • February 3, 2019

Many people in this area have heard about the murder case of Shanann Watts and her two young daughters, as well as her unborn child that made national news almost 170 days ago. The case made it on to the...