From the Desk of the Editor--January

by Adam Roberts

This is my first and last editorial, and it marks the end of my time at The Voice. I’ve learned so much in the one and a half years I’ve been on staff, especially this past semester as I’ve served as an editor for the paper.  It hasn’t always been easy, but it’s taught me so much.  I’ve become a better writer and interviewer, and I’ve learned a little about management, deadlines and solving problems.  I’ve also learned some things about myself (i.e. I am a huge perfectionist).  

Most of all, although it is often stressful and seemingly fruitless as I can probably count on my fingers the number of people that will read this column to the end (including you, Mom), there is still something incredibly rewarding about publishing a newspaper.  Providing an outlet for students to reach out to the school is a great opportunity, and I’m so grateful that our administration has provided this for me.  

This being my last opportunity to use this medium, I have one final message to the PHS student body: stay informed.  I can’t tell you how frustrated I get when a student can literally write an essay about Kimye’s wedding or Super Bowl strategies but can’t even name the Speaker of the House.  

Things that affect all of our lives are covered in news media every day.  And no, this isn’t a plug for the school newspaper.  As much as I hate to admit it, The Voice isn’t the best source for all of your information.  However, keeping up with the latest news is even easier than just picking up a copy; worldwide news is just a click or swipe away.  

So please, PHS, don’t be the apathetic teenager anyone older than 25 assumes you are.  Read things that are longer than 140 characters, see pictures that aren’t taken from a front-facing smartphone camera, be aware of decisions and events that shape  our lives, and please, for the love of everything that is good, stop listening to TaySwift.  Seriously, she is a talentless music industry lemming.  Peace out. *drops mic*