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The Truth About Hoaxes

Colin Gill, Staff Writer February 20, 2017

Roswell, New Mexico, 1947: A rancher discovers debris from a mysterious crashed object on his land late in the evening. A short time later, military officers show up to collect the debris. The craft was...

1984 has sold at least 47,000 copies in print alone since November 8th (source: Nielsen BookScan).

Orwell in America

Colin Gill, Staff Writer February 17, 2017

“In times of universal deceit, being in the right is considered a revolutionary act.” This quote was the spirit of the classic 1949 novel Nineteen Eighty-Four by George Orwell. This novel is one...

The 45th President was inaugurated on January 20, 2017.

Trump’s Inaugural Address: Pros & Cons

Sophia Williams, Arts & Entertainment Editor February 10, 2017

President Donald Trump, our 45th President of the United States of America, began his presidency with quite an interesting speech. Time and time again, past Presidents have used their inaugural speech...

The AHS Freedom Shrine displays snippets of previous inaugural addresses. (top left) John F. Kennedy (bottom left) Woodrow Wilson (top right) George Washington (bottom right) Thomas Jefferson.

Trump’s Inaugural Address: Pros & Cons

Zachery Pierre, Staff Writer February 10, 2017

Donald J. Trump was sworn in as the 45th President of the United States on January 20. Trump was sworn in at approximately noon after Vice President Michael R. Pence. Trump’s inaugural speech was shrouded...

Many students received deferrals over holiday break from their dream schools, many of which came from the University of Michigan.

Dealing With Deferral

Lauren Dedvukaj, Staff Writer January 26, 2017

Winter brings much more than just brisk weather and icy streets for high school seniors; it is also accompanied by the painful review of decision letters from universities. Just a few months ago, students...

Interest in political events ranks high among Adams students. Seniors Jordyn Houle and Nadya Barghouty proudly sport Clinton shirts to protest the inauguration.

Millions Set to Watch Inauguration- Not so at RCS

Shelby Smith, Editor-in-Chief January 20, 2017

Today, January 20, President-Elect Donald Trump will be officially sworn in as the 45th President of the United States of America. Trump is replacing President Barack Obama, who has held the office for...

Donald Trump tweets his disapproval at his own party on January 3, 2017.

GOP Attempts to Weaken Role of Congressional Committee

Zachery Pierre, Staff Writer January 18, 2017

Checks and balances are what make the United States government as stable as possible. That’s why, when the GOP (the Republican Party or “Grand Old Party”) decided to vote on softening the Office...

Students stress over nearing exams after winter break.

‘Tis the Season to Be Stressing

Lauren Dawn, Staff Writer December 27, 2016

Winter break is supposed to be a time for students to celebrate the holiday season and relax. It presents the opportunity to spend time with family or even travel somewhere for vacation. This winter...

Grades can send some students into a state of nervous anxiety.

Health and Grades: Know the Real Cost of that A

Colin Gill, Staff Writer December 25, 2016

Some people would give anything to do better in school. And some people do.  They sacrifice their free time, their social lives, and even their own well-being so they can make good grades. When it...

The controversy of vaccinations returns as winter arrives and flu season returns.

Give Vaccinations a Shot

Lauren Dedvukaj, Staff Writer December 23, 2016

Arriving at the doctor’s office for a yearly checkup or athletic physical is always an anxiety ridden mystery. The possibility of having to undergo shots and vaccines can still terrify the average high...

Juniors are often overwhelmed with their workload and can feel as though they are drowning in their studies.

Is it worth the A?

Sophia Williams, Arts & Entertainment Editor December 20, 2016

Junior year: the tip of the iceberg, the mountain’s peak, the hellish, fiery depths of high school suffering. No doubt about it, junior year is the hardest, most stressful year of high school. The realization...

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