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The Roaring Times

The Student Newspaper of John H. Pitman High School.

The Roaring Times

The Roaring Times

Trump vs. The Department of Education

September 29, 2025

The Conflict Former President Donald Trump has been very outspoken about how he feels about the Department of Education. For years he has said that he thinks it’s too big, too controlling, and that...

Texas Bans Phones From Schools

September 29, 2025

On July 31, 2025 Texas passed a new state law that prohibits the use of phones, earbuds, smartwatches, and other personal electronic devices from the first bell of the school day to the last. According...

The Minneapolis school shooter and what to know about the event

September 26, 2025

In a devastating act of violence, two children were killed and more than a dozen others were wounded during a morning Mass at Annunciation Catholic Church, where students of the affiliated Annunciation...

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Is ChatGPT Shrinking Our Brains?
Concerned with AI and Art?
The Pros and Cons of AI in a Learning Environment
Family Resource Center
USC Speak Your Mind Challenge
Mental Health + Life Transitions and the Impact of Rapid Change
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The Summer I Turned Pretty: Why is it so Popular?
Opinions on the phone ban

Opinions on the phone ban

September 29, 2025

As of June 2025, 22 states and Washington, D.C., have signed or already enacted laws or policies regarding student cell phone usage in K-12 classrooms.   While...

Does AI belong in creative media?

Does AI belong in creative media?

September 26, 2025

To answer the question bluntly, no, it doesn’t. Humans have developed this spectacular ability to create stories, and create art to express...

School Kills Passion

School Kills Passion

September 25, 2025

Children cannot fulfill their life long dreams for lots of reasons. The short answer as to why is actually very simple, crushed passion. It...

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Meet the Pitman Pride Fall Athletes
Is ChatGPT Shrinking Our Brains?

Is ChatGPT Shrinking Our Brains?

September 29, 2025

What started out as the making of a harmless and convenient tool, the famous AI chatbot ChatGPT has just been closely questioned by researchers...

Freshman ASB Elections

Freshman ASB Elections

September 26, 2025

The new school year means a new ASB election so let’s see what the freshman class of 2029 has to offer the school. There are many people running...

Club rush 2025

Club rush 2025

September 25, 2025

Club Rush is a Pitman Highschool event that allows students to learn more about clubs they are interested in, become more involved with their...

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Edward Vs. Jacob (Who Is The Bigger Red Flag?)

Edward Vs. Jacob (Who Is The Bigger Red Flag?)

October 2, 2025

To a stalking vampire with a gaslighting addiction to a manipulative werewolf, there is no denying that these two are both obviously terrible in their own nature. However, in the discussion of who is worse,...

What is The San Francisco Giants’ Chance of Going to The World Series?

What is The San Francisco Giants’ Chance of Going to The World Series?

September 30, 2025

Starting on October 24, 2025 the Baseball World Series rolls in, teams are racking up winning streaks in hopes of getting a ticket into the game.   All though, even though the San Francisco...

The Summer I Turned Pretty: Why is it so Popular?

The Summer I Turned Pretty: Why is it so Popular?

September 29, 2025

Over these past few summers, The Summer I Turned Pretty has gained many watchers and has created many different opinions and views. The show includes the main character, Belly, and her two love interests,...

UFC: Chimaev vs Du Plessis

UFC: Chimaev vs Du Plessis

September 29, 2025

Dircus Du Plessis failed to defend his title last weekend against Khamzat Chimaev at UFC 319.  Dircus Du Plessis also known as “DDP” was the 185 pound champion of the UFC before last Saturday....

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