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Gambino runs from the police as he embodies an African American facing unreasonable treatment and punishment.

A Student’s Perspective of “This Is America”

Maddy Fleury, Editor June 1, 2018

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....

Adam’s PTSA Green School Committee posts posters around the school to help raise awareness of ocean pollution.

Sorry Seafood Lovers, You’re Eating Plastic

Sophia Tecson, Staff Writer June 1, 2018

How long does it take plastic to biodegrade? It does not. Plastic in the ocean merely breaks down into smaller pieces—which is bad news for seafood lovers. Microplastics, small particles of plastic,...

Sportnite

Sportnite

Brianna McKerracher, Staff Writer May 31, 2018

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...

The Rise and Fall of Toys “R” Us

The Rise and Fall of Toys “R” Us

Jalil Mims, Staff Writer May 30, 2018

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....

Juniors Carlo Munaco and Domenico Munaco and senior Christian Vataj in their Advanced Marketing and Advertising class utilizing their school-provided technology.

BYOD: Fail or Holy Grail?

Grace Ryba, Editor-in-Chief May 23, 2018

The Rochester Community Schools Curriculum is considering adopting a “Bring Your Own Device”, or BYOD, program for high school students beginning in the 2018-2019 school year. The BYOD policy would...

Judges Lionel Richie (right), Katy Perry (middle), and Luke Bryan (right).

American Idol Reboot: Fail or Success

Isabella Martin, Staff Writer May 10, 2018

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...

The amount of traffic in the parent loop causing the loop to move slowly.

Chaos in the Auditorium Parking Lot

Mira Patel, Staff Writer May 10, 2018

The parking lots at Adams are notoriously known for becoming parent pick up loops. The auditorium lot is constantly overflowing with more and more parents picking up their kids. This is because parents...

Junior mentor Sam Antenucci and his mentee freshman Maverick Falconer.

Linked Up, the Freshman Join the Crew

Abby Stone, Staff Writer May 10, 2018

The transition from middle school to high school is known to be one of the biggest transitions a student will experience. Luckily, incoming AHS freshmen will have an easier time adjusting to high school...

Contestants waiting to hear who made the final 5.

Mangent DeMANS Attention

Mikki Massura, Staff Writer May 7, 2018

There are very few places where you have the opportunity to see teenage boys singing, wearing skirts, and tap dancing, Mr. Highlander is one of them. On April 13, 2018 Adams held their long awaited, annual...

A drawing by Kate Roberts that will be sold at Fringe Fest along with countless other pieces of art.

Upcoming Fringe Fest

Brianna McKerracher, Staff Writer April 26, 2018

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...

2018 AP Exam Schedule as posted on the back of the CollegeBoard’s Bulletin for AP Students and Parents.

AP Exams Push Students Towards Greatness

Sophia Tecson, Staff Writer April 26, 2018

Spring break: the calm before the storm. The Scholastic Assessment Test (SAT) for juniors and Practice Scholastic Assessment test (PSAT) for sophomores and freshman are only a day after returning from...

Cartoons that emerged anywhere between 1990 and 2005.

Why are Kids TV Shows Dying Out?

Jalil Mims, Staff Writer April 26, 2018

Ahh. Waking up on a Saturday morning, grabbing a big bowl of your favorite cereal, and relaxing on the couch or in front of the television watching those early morning shows. Whether it be Tom and Jerry,...

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