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A Not So Typical Love Story

A Not So Typical Love Story

Written by Georgia Dykstra, Features Editor February 14, 2023

Being single is hard. Let me rephrase: being single in high school is hard. I know we all put up this facade like being in a relationship in high school is overrated and not worth the energy and being...

Recovering From Someone Refusing Recovery

Recovering From Someone Refusing Recovery

Written by McKenna Orrico, News Editor, Editor-in-chief February 2, 2023

With "Dry January'', a month of sobriety, coming to a close, many go back to living with the realities of having a relationship with someone who suffers from alcoholism. As the rates of alcoholism rise...

Benefits of Journaling

Benefits of Journaling

Written by Georgia Dykstra , Editorial Editor January 24, 2023

Personally, I’m proud to say that I had THAT journal when I was 10. You know, the one that was filled with sparkly, blue ink and love letters to all the boys I was pulling in 5th grade. But not everyone...

Cinnabon Dupes!

Cinnabon Dupes!

Written by Sophia Niemiec , Features Editor January 18, 2023

Not sure what a dupe is? It's something close or similar to another more popular thing. These cinnamon rolls are about as close to a Cinnabon as you'll get without going to the mall and buying some. It's...

Ways to Give Back During the Holidays

Ways to Give Back During the Holidays

Written by Gabrielle Brewer , Features Editor December 19, 2022

Holidays have always been the time for spreading goodwill and cheer. Here are some ways that you can bring holiday cheer throughout your community.   One way to give back during the holidays...

Effects of Being Competitive

Effects of Being Competitive

Written by Delaney Coleman, Features Editor November 13, 2022

Striving to make each other better in extracurriculars and academics is very important to lift one another up. But, when does it start to become too much? It is up to the applicants to decide how seriously...

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A big BOO to you

Written by Minahil Hamdani, Features Editor October 26, 2022

It's that time of year again, the start of the spooky season. That time of year when you decorate your house with spiders and put on costumes. But where did all of these Halloween traditions come from?...

Celebrating Hispanic Heritage

Celebrating Hispanic Heritage

Written by Liz Torbett, Features Editor September 15, 2022

Every year from September 15th through October 15th, America celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month. Throughout this month, Hispanic Americans celebrate their culture, traditions, art, music, and much more....

Local Businesses Hiring a Porter

Local Businesses Hiring a Porter

Written by Samantha Bradley, Features Editor September 14, 2022

Looking for a job to start off the school year? These local businesses are looking to hire a Porter to help them out! Take a look at the list below to see which potential job best fits you.    Culver’s,...