Adams Staff Reacts to VR
Luke McQueen and Laura Kapolka, Staff Writers
December 18, 2018
Filed under Arts & Entertainment, Showcase, Videos
Shocking Christmas Tree Shortage Causes Prices to Spike
Sophi Noll, Staff Writer
December 17, 2018
Filed under News, Showcase, Uncategorized
Plants and trees that have remained green all year-long have a special meaning to people in the winter. This is why Christmas trees are one of the most recognizable holiday decoration items. Unfortunately, not only will Christmas trees be more expensive this holiday season, but they will be in limited sup...
Uncertainty shouldn’t stop young voters
Brianna Mckerracher, Staff Writer
December 13, 2018
The young voters of this generation have a very important role in today's government. They account for half of the voting community. This alone proves that the opinions of this country's youths are important enough to be stood up for. Every individual’s opinions and beliefs are important and should be voice...
The Nightmare before Christmas Music
Josie Wenzell, Staff Writer
December 13, 2018
Filed under Arts & Entertainment, Showcase
Every year it seems like Christmas music is played sooner and sooner. Even before the pumpkins are put away, the sound of sleigh bells make their debut. The holidays are a time of happiness and joy, and the music that goes along with it tends to brighten everyone’s spirits. Although this may be true, some...
Which Day Rules Holiday Shopping?
Maverick Falconer, Staff Writer
December 13, 2018
Is there still something special about going to the mall at 11 p.m. and getting in a fistfight over a TV? Or is it more favorable to just order the TV online? With Cyber Monday taking over Black Friday, the holiday shopping experience is changing forever. The convenience of getting gifts and present...
Changing the Way You Think of a Jeep
Grace Ryba, Editor In Chief
December 12, 2018
On Wednesday, November 28 Jeep unveiled their highly anticipated, mid-size pickup truck at the 2018 Los Angeles Auto Show. The 2020 Gladiator offers standard pickup amenities without straying too far from Jeep’s signature ORV (off-road-vehicle) capabilities. Introducing the Gladiator is a daring mo...
Online school on snow days?
Amanda Mazzuchi, Editor
December 12, 2018
Filed under News, Showcase, Student Life
The first snowfall of the year is upon us, and most students are anticipating a plethora of snow days in Michigan. However, the idea of a day off of school may be squashed for many students across America due to the eLearning proposal. Earlier this year, Anderson County School District Five announce...
Scotland Now Teaching LGBTI in New Curriculum
Elise Delikat, Staff Writer
December 12, 2018
In a globally historic event, Scotland has become the first country to embed an LGBTI (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Intersex) curriculum within public schools. A group called the Time for Inclusive Education (TIE) campaigned for the government policy to allow such topics to be discussed wit...
Overlord revives WWII Films with the undead
Ant Bruley, Staff Writer
December 12, 2018
Filed under Arts & Entertainment, Showcase
JJ Abrams, the producer of hits such as Lost and Star Wars Episode VII, has produced a new movie involving, D-Day and Zombies. This hardcore horror thriller stars Jovan Adepo as the main character, Boyce, a rookie African American private serving as a paratrooper for the United States. Their mission ...
Pokémon Let’s Go Pikachu/Eevee Review
Luke McQueen, Staff Writer
December 11, 2018
Filed under Arts & Entertainment, Showcase
“Hello there! And welcome to the world of Pokémon.” These were the first words said by Professor Oak, the introductory character, when players booted up the original Pokémon games in 1996. Pokémon Red, Blue, and Green versions originally released twenty-two years ago, and to celebrate the series ...
Highlanders Helping Highlanders
Madison Lucido, Staff Writer
December 11, 2018
Filed under Showcase, Student Life
This year, the Adams family has been building a program known as “peer mentoring.” In this program, seniors work for one hour each day with students who fall on the spectrum or live with downs syndrome. During this class period, seniors help guide these students in school and make them feel more ...
Tackling Test-Taking
Kristen D’Souza, Editor
December 6, 2018
Filed under News, Showcase, Student Life
For many high school juniors, the once-faraway idea of standardized test-taking is quickly becoming reality. A free practice SAT was administered on November 6th, 2018 at Adams High School. Eager Adams’ Juniors reported to the school cafeteria bright and early on the designated test day, and rece...
