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Rochester Runs to Fundraise

Katie Rath, Staff Writer April 23, 2018

The Hometown Hustle is a celebrated tradition and fundraiser for the Rochester Community Schools Foundation. The goal of this event is to bring together families, promote exercise, and provide fun for...

Plant a tree to celebrate earth day!

Springing into Earth Day

Bianca Dumitrescu, Staff Writer April 23, 2018

Spring is finally here, and that means Earth Day is here too. Earth Day is a holiday that often gets overlooked in April. This year, it will take place on Sunday, April 22. It has been established as an...

Famous scientist Stephen Hawking in a 1993 photo.

One of Science’s Brightest Star Stephan Hawking Dies

Sydney Ostrander, Staff Writer April 18, 2018

Last Wednesday the world lost one of its brightest stars. Stephen Hawking, the well known theoretical physicist, passed away peacefully early March 14th in his home in Cambridge, England. Many consider...

MacFarland enthusiastically directs student responses during his AP Government class.

Mr. MacFarland honored by PTSA

Madison Lucido, Staff Writer April 16, 2018

Whenever a student has to wake up early in the morning and drag themselves to class, there is only one thing that brightens their day; a teacher who is enthusiastic to see them and is ready to take on...

Sophomore Gabby Kitka from Stoney Creek HIgh school also provided positive feedback.

Follow-Up to Traveling Students Returning from Germany

Josie Wenzell, Staff Writer April 11, 2018

17 students attended the once-in-a-lifetime trip to Germany. The trip started off in Munich. There is quite a bit of history in Munich with its old cathedrals and churches. The tour group did a walk through...

Junior Claire Sanford binge-watches Stranger Things at lunch in the Adams Cafeteria.

What to Watch 2018

Maddy Fleury, Editor April 11, 2018

In teen culture, binge-watching television series after series can become something of a habit. From watching a show while doing homework to watching new episodes in the bathroom, it is easy to become...

Adams Theatre performed Curtains in March 16, 17, 23, and 24.

Curtains Raise On A Whodunit Mystery

Sophia Tecson and Katie Rath, Staff Writers April 11, 2018

Three deaths, two guns, and one mysterious murderer. Adams theatre is bringing the musical Curtains to life with costumes, dancing, and drama. Directed by Joanna Pillsbury, the spring musical tells the...

Rochester Community Schools launches orchestra program.

Rochester Community Schools Launches Orchestra Program

Bianca Dumitrescu, Staff Writer April 11, 2018

The Rochester Community School district has officially announced they are expanding their music program by deciding to launch an orchestra program. Initially, middle school students only had the option...

Are teens truly safe while they are on spring break?

Can Spring Break Become Dangerous and Deadly?

Madison Lucido, Staff Writer March 29, 2018

To students all over the country, the months of March and April are a huge drag. They move along slowly as each person’s workload continues to grow. Students are less worried about their homework and...

Madison Butchko presenting during a Leaders for Change meeting.

Leaders for Change Conquers Social Issues

Samantha Moilanen, Staff Writer March 28, 2018

Raising awareness on social issues prevalent in today’s society and the opportunity to make a difference is what prompted sophomore Madison Butchko to create her new club at Adams, Leaders for Change....

A whopping 20 percent of teens are getting by on less than five hours per night

The Need for Sleep

Mira Patel, Staff Writer March 27, 2018

Sleep is food for the brain. About 87% of American high school students are chronically sleep-deprived, according to a 2006 survey from the National Sleep Foundation. Teenagers are recommended nine hours...

Hala Khasawneh

Student Spotlight: Hala Khasawneh

Josie Wenzell, Staff Writer March 27, 2018

Hala Khasawneh, a junior at Rochester Adams High School, is doing great things to better herself and the community. Khasawneh is vice President of the Young Feminists’ Council and is a member of the...

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