Storytelling evolved
Story by Grey Johnson, culture editor
May 22, 2019
Headline: Storytelling evolved Subheadline: Is audience interaction on the rise? Grey Johnson, culture editor The appeal of movies is that you can relax and watch something that is out of the ordinary. Often, movies can be a doorway to allowing the audience a good look into the world of the...
Deals on Thrills
Story by Peyton Sims, culture editor
May 20, 2019
As summertime approaches, some may find themselves looking at their empty calendars as they begin to think about all of the exciting vacations they desire. The only problem is that a majority of the places they want to travel to are far beyond their budgets. However, the perfect affordable vacation ful...
Evolution of board games
Story by Nathan Morriss, staff writer
April 30, 2019
Once the main attraction for rainy days, board games still attract lots of attention from youth today. Most board games have one thing in common: completing an objective results in one becoming the winner. Board games have changed throughout the years to entice the current youngest generation. Early 1...
Easy money
Story by Ashlyn Winters, staff writer
April 11, 2019
Having a steady job while managing schoolwork and other activities can be pretty challenging. Most jobs have demanding hours along with tax deductions, leaving you with hardly enough money in your paycheck and wondering if it’s all worth it. However, with the right kind of job, you can set your own hours ...
Monsters and Bangs
Story by Charli Hueter, staff writer
April 8, 2019
“Caution: This product contains caffeine and should not be used with any other caffeine products.” You shrug the warning off, despite the red flags it plants in the depths of your mind. This morning has been rocky, and, to be honest, the average cup of joe won’t be able to handle the loads of ...
Questioning the questionnaire
Story by Zane Johnston, staff writer
March 27, 2019
After endless questions asking you for your favorite colors and foods, you’re certain that there is nothing the website doesn’t know about you. However, when Buzzfeed tries to tell you that you are a unicorn when your magical creature spirit animal is so clearly a dragon, you start to second-gue...
Passion for fashion
Story by Peyton Sims, staff writer
March 7, 2019
Fashion trends come and go, and as we embark into a new year, people are becoming interested in new clothing combinations. However, it can be quite difficult to put together an outfit that you’re pleased with, and trends can simply be too difficult to keep up with. Considering we’re not far into the year, ...
The kick that fits
Story by Logan Diggs, staff writer
March 5, 2019
Nike and Adidas have been competitors since what feels like the beginning of time. Both brands have proved to be worth every penny in the quality and durability they're made with. Billions of people all across the world wear clothing that appeals to the masses of where they're at. In fact, Adidas see...
Fashion trend sweeps school
Story by Cameron Murry, staff writer
February 27, 2019
She wakes up and jumps to her feet with fifteen minutes to spare. After staying up all night studying, she definitely doesn’t have time for a shower, much less the process of wiggling into jeans or applying makeup. With a few sprays of dry shampoo, it’s out the door and headed to class. Athleis...
Harder, better, faster, stronger
Story by Joseph Rodgers, editor in chief
February 25, 2019
A new arms race has begun. However, it is not really an arms race, but rather it is the race for the next generation of Internet connectivity, and the country to obtain it first may be the world’s next superpower. Chinese telecommunications company Huawei is racing against American companies to release the wor...
A historical injustice
Story by Cameron Murry, staff writer
February 18, 2019
Textbooks lay open-faced on the desk of each student, open to a unit titled “Civil Rights.” Two names are mentioned, the only two that the students will be tested over: Martin Luther King, Jr. and Rosa Parks. No other activist is emphasized, no more than five are mentioned. Is this what history is? If each student did...
A curious incident
Story by Salem Karr, staff writer
February 10, 2019
If you enjoy a murder mystery with a twist, you’ll love “The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time.” This play focuses on 15 year old detective and mathematical genius, Christopher Boone. While struggling with an unspecified mental illness, Christopher is determined to solve the murder of...
