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High school valuable experience, but not “best four years”

Morgan Barnes, Features Editor May 5, 2017

As is obvious to everyone who is a senior, we are nearing graduation. The time when we all get to walk across the stage on Fischer Field. The gates of freedom from this penitentiary that we call high school....

Baseball provides necessary outlet, inspiration for future

Aydan Rolph, Co-Entertainment Editor May 5, 2017

epression is hard to understand if you haven’t had it, and it’s even harder to cope with. There is a stigma around depression that makes people believe depression is just like Zoloft commercials, but...

Journalism teaches lessons that apply to career, life overall

Katherine Lindgren, Editor-in-Chief May 5, 2017

I was never a fan of high school. I came through the doors my freshman year with low expectations, and even those were not surpassed. I know that I will not look back particularly fondly on my time here,...

Students should not be afraid to try new things, stand out

Michaela Regier, Sports Editor May 5, 2017

Dear freshman Michaela, First of all I just want to send you some shocking news. You know Donald Trump? He’s our president. It is now cool to wear overalls, corduroy, and almost anything else from...

Use time during summer to full advantage

Lauren Mitchell, Assistant Editor-in-Chief May 5, 2017

For most, the 3:30 bell on May 19 will mark the beginning of the ultimate season for Netflix binge-watching, lazy days by the pool, and carefree road trips with friends. After a seemingly never ending...

Awareness for underrated activities essential

Benton Dreasher, J1 Writer April 21, 2017

When the band comes around playing the fight song, followed by the athletic teams, one thing comes to the mind of few: Only the athletics teams come around when in fact there are actually many forms of...

Children’s voices in divorce are vital

Ellen Garrett, J1 Writer April 21, 2017

According to family law.com half of all American children will witness the breakup of their parent’s marriage. That means about half of the students in the halls are children of divorce. With this...

Recognition needed for all scholarships

Emma Pulaski, J1 Writer April 21, 2017

With graduation approaching and seniors starting to crack down on finding a college to further their education, the urgency for scholarships have been brought up for many. Signing parties fill up seminar...

Students compare positives, negatives of new bell schedule

Skylar Botterweck, J1 Writer April 21, 2017

According to a study done by American Economic Review, students who miss class increase their odds of having a poor grade in class and the new bell schedule is helping avoid this problem. Student athletes...

Students compare positives, negatives of new bell schedule

Meghan Symonds, J1 Writer April 21, 2017

Next year’s bell schedule is not convenient for students. Zero hour will be starting 35 minutes earlier, forcing students to wake up earlier than what they are used to. According to nationwidechildrens.org,...

Expanded communication beneficial to teens

April Vidacs, J1 Writer April 21, 2017

In today’s culture, where the media has become prominent in everyday life, teenagers should use their resources to communicate and make connections with others on a global level. With approximately 7.5...

Learning foreign language earlier in life stimulates brain growth

Kaete Schmidt, Staff Writer March 17, 2017

Many people take a foreign language class for at least two years in high school. But, it is not very common to hear of people learning a foreign language in middle school or even elementary school. After...

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