Roseanne Meets Racism
Jane Fisher, Staff Writer
June 11, 2018
Filed under Arts & Entertainment, Showcase
Television star Roseanne Barr caused the cancellation of her own self titled show, due to a stream of racist tweets about politician Valerie Jarrett. “Roseanne” the show was renewed after years of being off air, however the show's first season back will also be its last. On May 29th Roseanne B...
A Student’s Perspective of “This Is America”
Maddy Fleury, Editor
June 1, 2018
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It is not hard to come by an individual who has extensive knowledge on at least one of the hundreds of mass shootings and other violent attacks which have occurred in the United States over the past decade. Millions of lives have been lost at the hands of careless individuals, and even more lives have been l...
Sportnite
Brianna McKerracher, Staff Writer
May 31, 2018
Filed under Arts & Entertainment, Showcase
If someone would have said 20 years ago that gaming video gaming could become as big as it is now, few would have believed them.Video games have been a common pastime for decades. As the types of games are constantly changing, the amount of people interested in them only grows. For some, video gaming h...
The Rise and Fall of Toys “R” Us
Jalil Mims, Staff Writer
May 30, 2018
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Remember being a toddler and playing with a little rattle toy? Reminiscing about preschool and playing in a toy kitchen, pretending to cook hard, plastic food and thinking about being the next top chef. Or even the first time experiencing what a video game was and how it would soon become an addicti...
American Idol Reboot: Fail or Success
Isabella Martin, Staff Writer
May 10, 2018
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After two years off air, Idol is back. The shownow features new judges, Katy Perry, Luke Bryan, Lionel Richie, and returning host Ryan Seacrest. March 11 marked the beginning of the second week, and compared to the premiere, the ratings have already dropped a substantial amount. While the first episode g...
Upcoming Fringe Fest
Brianna McKerracher, Staff Writer
April 26, 2018
Filed under Arts & Entertainment, Showcase
Prior to the 2017-2018 school year, Rochester Adams High School did not have a way for artists to express their artwork in public, but now there is a fun interesting outlet that artists can use to get their work out there. Fringe Fest is a music and arts festival where young artists at Adams can pres...
What to Watch 2018
Maddy Fleury, Editor
April 11, 2018
Filed under Arts & Entertainment, Showcase
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 addicted to the emotional rollercoaster of modern-day dramas. Networks like ABC, Freeform, HBO, and MT...
Curtains Raise On A Whodunit Mystery
Sophia Tecson and Katie Rath, Staff Writers
April 11, 2018
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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 story of a cast claiming their innocence while trying to identify the real killer. Curtains tell...
The Backstabbing Bachelor
Abby Stone, Staff Writer
March 21, 2018
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“This will be the most dramatic moment in bachelor history,” said the well-known host of The Bachelor, Chris Harrison. Chris Harrison is guilty of using this classic line during almost every season of the show, but little did viewers know that this season was no exaggeration. The Bachelor is a h...
The Scandalous Suicide of Salling
Elise Delikat, Editor
March 2, 2018
Filed under Arts & Entertainment, News, Showcase
It has recently been announced that the star of the award-winning Fox show, Glee, has recently passed. Mark Salling, who played Noah “Puck” Puckerman on the popular TV show, committed suicide at the age of 35 on January 30 after pleading guilty to possesion of child pornagraphy. Leading up to Salling’s suicide, Los Angeles Police...
Oprah Gives Hope
Sydney Ostrander, Staff Writer
February 21, 2018
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Oprah for president? After her powerful Golden Globes speech, many were left wondering whether or not the well-renowned talk show host, entrepreneur, actress, and philanthropist would be running for President in the 2020 election. When Oprah Winfrey took the stage to accept her Cecil B. DeMille Award for ...
Controversy and Success at the 2018 Grammy Awards
Isabella Martin, Staff Writer
February 16, 2018
Filed under Arts & Entertainment, Showcase
Lights, Camera, Grammy’s! Each year, the most popular artists gather and celebrate their achievements all in one dazzling night at the 2018 Grammy Awards. While this year was filled with plenty of records, both good and bad, this night was one record-setter everyone will remember. Last Sunday,...
The Rochester Adams Girls Soccer, also commonly referred to as RAGS, has had a very successful season this year regardless of the unexpected challenges th...
