September 26, 2019
The principal comes over the intercom. This is just a drill. We hide in the darkest corners of rooms, away from doors and windows and under desks. One or two laughs might be heard to break through the anxious air. But there is an overall seriousness to our hiding. We are anxious. We are anxious because we know that at any day, at any time, this could be more than a drill. Our lives could be ended...
Story by Bailey Hawkins, staff writers
April 30, 2020
graphic by s. rowe Toxic relationships do not only apply to romantic partnerships. Sometimes, friendships can turn out to be just as abusive...
Story by Doug Kyles, staff writer
April 17, 2020
While they may not be as optimistic as freshmen, as dedicated as juniors, or as mature as seniors, sophomores are in the high school sweet-spot, the “Goldilocks Zone,”...
Story by Doug Kyles, staff writer
April 16, 2020
It’s true that looking up from your phone to discover you’ve just spent the entirety of another day in quarantine on social media or Netflix is no good feeling. But, if...
April 15, 2020
One of the most well known facial expressions is the smile. Some people do it quite often, but for others, it is like trying to catch a grizzly bear doing a backflip. Although everybody knows what a smile...
April 14, 2020
We hear speeches from famous figures, read books about important subjects and watch the news for life-changing events. There are many ways in which an idea can be delivered to the public. However, it seems...
April 13, 2020
Almost every kid in America has heard their mom say those famous words after being scolded for talking about someone in a less-than-pleasant way. "If you don’t have anything nice to say, don’t say...