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 various Peter Parker. This time Sony Animations pushed Spiderman to never before seen heights. ...
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 school uniforms do not improve attendance, academic awareness, or exam scores, according to p...
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 doing to people’s perceptions of different cultures and ways of life? Stereotypes are a majo...
How Ultimate is Smash Bros Ultimate?
Luke McQueen, Staff Writer
February 28, 2019
Filed under Arts & Entertainment, Opinion, Showcase
In 1999, Super Smash Bros for the Nintendo 64 was released. With a total of 12 completely unique playable fighters, it was no wonder that the game received such high praise. It’s hard to believe that it has only been nineteen short years and the franchise has grown so much. The Smash Bros games ha...
Struck By Cupid’s Arrow
Josie Wenzell, Staff Writer
February 25, 2019
Mid-January, local grocery stores and shops start to decorate for what some singles view as the loneliest day of the year. Valentine's Day is the day celebrating love. Red and pink fill the aisles with heart-shaped chocolate boxes, stuffed animals, and other trinkets for couples to exchange. Today, the...
Does your homework help you learn?
Amanda Mazzuchi, Editor
January 18, 2019
There is a difference between a teacher that falls back on habit, and those who stray from the norm. Teachers now are finding ways around the typical “we have always done it this way,” and instead are finding new approaches to homework. “Most of what homework is doing is driving kids away from lear...
Tear Gas at Tijuana
Jane Fisher, Staff Writer
January 17, 2019
Filed under News, Opinion, Showcase
The correct form of border control has been highly debated during Trump's presidency, and the United states has resorted to tear gassing protestors. On Sunday November 25th, a peaceful march at the border of Mexico turned into a violent scene when United States border protection agents began firi...
The Aromatherapy Advantage
Abby Stone, Editor
January 14, 2019
Filed under Opinion, Showcase, Uncategorized
The power of scent is much stronger than most people think. The smell of peppermint can make an individual feel more alert, lavender creates a feeling of relaxation, and lemon can increase one’s concentration. Essential oils are natural compounds extracted from plants, and they capture the plant’s ...
Is Pine Knob Ski Resort Worth Your Time?
Maverick Falconer, Staff Writer
January 9, 2019
Skiing and snowboarding are two of the most relaxing and enjoyable sports that Michigan winter has to offer. Adams High School students take full advantage of this pastime, and are seen skiing and snowboarding frequently at the most popular local ski resort, Pine Knob. The winter of 2018 has been ver...
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...
Education Gone Digital
David Flowney, Staff Writer
December 3, 2018
Nowadays, teachers have resources galore. They are able to use materials teachers did not have thirty years ago. For example, present-day teachers can Google search a worksheet then print it out for their class, or find enriching activities with the tap of a finger. Teachers before the 2000s had to teach s...
How Well do Standardized Tests Measure a Student’s Ability?
Samantha Moilanen, Editor
November 30, 2018
Filed under Opinion, Showcase, Student Life
Do standardized tests accurately measure the extent of a students’ ability to perform in the core subjects? Should one test, such as the SAT, be the determining factor in deciding what a student is capable of? For some students at Adams, tests have never been a strong suit. Many students perform b...
It's been eleven years since the release of Iron Man and with the recent release of Captain Marvel, all of the background has finally been set for Avengers: Endga...
