Shikata Ga Nai (it cannot be helped)
Story by Charli Hueter, Staff Writer
May 20, 2019
Dorothy screamed before my eyes. Though clearly dated, the grayscale film did little to alleviate the churning in my stomach. While Dorothy frantically called for her beloved Toto, I watched something eerie writhe in the darkening distance. For the first time in my life, I was familiarized with the notorious...
Your default font
Story by Charli Hueter, staff writer
May 16, 2019
"The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog." Write it down so all letters are on deck for what you’re about to find out. While they may not be that different in meaning, the way that we write these characters is vastly unique to every individual, and it says a lot more about you than you’d think....
May the best cheater win
Story by Kate Morgan, staff writer
May 7, 2019
My swim practice ran late. I barely made it to theatre rehearsal on time, and when I got home in the late hours of the night, there was a pile of homework sitting on my desk to ensure that I will not be getting any sleep. It didn’t even cross my mind to study for the test that I forgot was happenin...
Down in history
Story by Maddie Anderson, opinion editor
May 3, 2019
James Buchanan (1857-1861) James Buchanan served as the 15th president of the United States, serving immediately prior to the American Civil War. Following his election, Buchanan, a staunch supporter of slavery, lobbied for the Supreme Court to uphold the Dred Scott v. Sandford ruling, one tha...
What’s in a flu vaccine?
Story by Ashlyn Winters, staff writer
April 10, 2019
Each season, the flu virus hits harder and harder. Although there are available flu vaccinations, most of the time the strand is wrong. I have been very lucky. I have never had the flu in the past, but I have also never had the flu vaccination. The flu vaccination gives the patient a strand of the virus so t...
Social disservice
Story by Cameron Murry, staff writer
April 3, 2019
Some walk right past me, ignoring the “hi, how are you?” I ask each patron. Some give me a half-hearted wave and head for the bar. Others give me time to ask each question and seat them promptly. But each person has a story, each individual has a tale. I have worked around customer service since ...
Thinking elementally
Story by Grey Johnson, culture editor
March 14, 2019
Mental health plays an integral part in every student’s academic career, directly affecting their ability to conduct themselves in everyday situations, classroom environments, and professional settings. A student’s success may be in jeopardy if their mental health inhibits their focus and their ...
Missed the mark
Story by Maddie Anderson, opinion editor
March 8, 2019
Thousands of students and adults bowed their heads in a moment of silence. Feb. 14 marked the one year anniversary of the Marjory Stoneman Douglas shooting in Parkland, Florida that killed 17 people. The moment of silence began at 10:17 a.m., denoted to the 17 slain. Stoneman Douglas students arri...
Shocking results
Story by Salem Karr, staff writer
February 20, 2019
The constant feeling of pins and needles is the reality for many. There are people who suffer from severe joint pain, arthritis and injuries. For those of us who suffer from one of these issues, there is a solution: physical therapy. Almost three years ago, my knee popped out of place and since th...
Crossing the boundary
Story by Andrea Loredo, staff writer
February 6, 2019
There’s a knot in my throat. I am scared, nervous and excited all at the same time. I hope and pray in my mind that things are going to be just fine. This is not the first time we’ve crossed the border, and it is not going to be our last. I was born in Mexico, along with both of my siblings and my pare...
The good behind the blue
Story by Ashlyn Winters, staff writer
February 4, 2019
Growing up with a police officer as a father makes me proud. Whenever he would come to have lunch with me during elementary school in his police uniform, I felt thrilled because I knew that he protected people and the community for a living. I remember that I would go to the police station with my father ...
Applying some pressure
Story by Cameron Murry, staff writer
February 1, 2019
It is a colorful box. It’s the word “congratulations.” It is retaking the ACT four times. It is three years of all-nighters and coffee the next day. It is all of that hard work finally paying off. Academic scholarships do not come easy, and they do not stick around without continued hard wor...
