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Michael Jackson with Wade Robson.

Horrors of Neverland

Isabella Martin, Staff Writer April 15, 2019

The newly released documentary, Leaving Neverland, is far from fairies and imaginary creatures. Leaving Neverland is a two-part, four-hour-long series, recounting the stories of two men who experienced...

Late 11th century Horn Louvre used in music ceremonies.

Music Through Time

Lexi Borraccio, Staff Writer April 11, 2019

Music has been transforming society and culture over millions of years. Music is found in every known culture from the past to present. Music is an art to some cultures, and it allows people to express...

Nowadays, social media accounts are a whitewashed highlight-reel of ones daily life.

The Sharent Trap

Grace Ryba, Editor In Chief April 11, 2019

At the next family barbecue, or birthday party, maybe think twice about sharing everything to social media. It is common to see parents posting on a day-to-day basis, publicizing countless photos of...

Image from inside the Hawthorne test tunnel.

The Boring Company

Joe Riera, Staff Writer April 8, 2019

No matter what state in America you reside in, rush-hour traffic is something you probably experience everyday. With more than 253 million cars currently on the roads in the U.S., traffic has become a...

Should We Give Our Kids Participation Trophies?

Should We Give Our Kids Participation Trophies?

Amanda Mazzuchi, Editor March 28, 2019

Growing up participation trophies were a normality in many little league sports. Opinions on participation trophies are across the board. While some love the idea of the reward, others are very opposed...

Lasik machine used to perform the surgery.

The Mystery Behind Lasik Eye Surgery

Samantha Moilanen, Editor March 27, 2019

Who would not want to experience the elation of finally being free from the confines of glasses and contacts in order to see? Lasik eye surgery appears to be the magic solution, but recently, this...

Claire Ferguson, featured far left, paints with friends on a Saturday night.

Prioritizing Mental Health

Josie Wenzell, Staff Writer March 27, 2019

Mental health may seem obsolete, but in fact, speaks great volumes in individuals lives’ as something that should be prioritized. One’s mental state affects mood, interactions with others, performance...

One students quiz scores from the past few months.

A’s Achieved by Anyone

Laura Kapolka, Staff Writer March 26, 2019

Bad grades are equal to failure in many teens’ minds, making school a high-stress environment, but the pressure is not just on teens to get good grades, it is on schools and teachers to have overall...

A main road in Michigan littered with dangerous potholes.

Potholes take over Michigan Roads

Sophi Noll, Staff Writer March 26, 2019

Is Michigan weather a contributing factor to why the roads are so bad? Is Michigan the only mid-west state suffering from these dangerous holes in the roads? Why is it that Michigan only seems to put temporary...

Kingpin the main antagonist and the main three spider-people featured in Spiderman: Into the Spider-Verse.

Spiderman: Into the Spider-Verse Review

Ant Bruley, Staff Writer March 12, 2019

There have been many adaptations of Spiderman in television and film throughout the lifetime of Marvel, a publisher of American comic books and related media. Many of which share very similar stories of...

School Uniforms: Love or Loathe

School Uniforms: Love or Loathe

Lexi Borraccio, Staff Writer March 12, 2019

Private schools have paved a way for school uniforms leaving public school questioning there dress code. School uniforms enhance school pride and demonstrate unity and spirit. However, it has been proven...

Child watching TV.

Are You Part of the Stereotype?

Samantha Moilanen, Editor March 4, 2019

Have you ever seen a television show and formulated stereotypes based on what you saw? TV and the media portray people in any way they see fit to acquire the most views, but what are these representations...

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