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Two extraordinary quarterbacks have a moment before the Patriots celebrate their win in the 2017 Super Bowl LI.

Super Bowl LI Surprises America

Alexandra Hale, Staff Writer February 8, 2017

Words of advice: never underestimate the New England Patriots... ever. On Sunday, February 5, the New England Patriots took on the Atlanta Falcons in Super Bowl LI at NRG stadium in Houston, Texas....

Taken by sophomore Maddy Fleury on January 1, 2017 at the Royal Haciendas Resort in Mexico.

Five of the Best Places to Venture to Before Graduation

Maddy Fleury, Staff Writer February 7, 2017

Although there are thousands of different gorgeous must-see places to travel to in a lifetime, there are a few destinations that many people would say are worth seeing as a young adult. For students interested...

Children traditionally receive red envelopes on New Years, containing various amounts of money.

Happy New Year~ Lunar New Year!

Kelly Chang, Staff Writer February 6, 2017

Typically, New Year's Day in America is celebrated on January 1, with friends and family, counting down to midnight; however Lunar New Year’s has a mind of its own.  Falling between the end of January...

Rochester Adams High School is nominated National Blue Ribbon.

AHS Nomination for National Blue Ribbon

Lizzy Botkin, News Editor February 3, 2017

Out of nearly 900 public schools in Michigan, on January 18, Rochester Adams High School was one of the 13 nominated schools to potentially to become a National Blue Ribbon School. “This nomination...

The Crosstown Showdown will be this Friday against the Rochester Falcons

Highlanders to Face Down Falcons at 2017 Crosstown Showdown

Jack Lovalvo, Staff Writer February 2, 2017

The anticipation is slowly building. This Friday, February 3, the rivalry is renewed once again. The 11th Annual Crosstown Showdown will be held at the O’Rena at Oakland University. The Rochester Adams...

 Seniors Sorina Grech, Nikki Schipperijn, Meghan Brown and Jordan Revenaugh ring in the new year with some of 2016’s most popular trends, including statement necklaces, turtlenecks, and cutouts.

Top Trends of 2016

Jordan Revenaugh, Editor-in-Chief February 1, 2017

The 1990s certainly made a comeback in 2016. For boys and girls alike, the major looks of the past year reflected popular fashion trends from two decades ago. In just a year, a multitude of distinctive...

Sophomore Delaney Rutherford notices progress in her goal of being more active throughout the day by tracking her steps on her fitbit and taking the stairs.

Seven Easy Steps to Sticking to The NY Resolution

Anna Abouzeid, Staff Writer January 31, 2017

The alarm buzzes ruthlessly at 6:30 a.m. You hit snooze  a few times before quickly glancing at the clock; it is 6:40 a.m. Thirty minutes pass. Although the day still seems young, the clock already reads...

Junior Graham Miotke prepares to swim for the rigorous event ahead of him.

Student Spotlight: Graham Miotke

Nick Cimino, Staff Writer January 30, 2017

Swimming is known to be one of the most intense, time-consuming sports out there. An accomplished athlete, junior Graham Miotke has been swimming for almost his entire life and has enjoyed every second...

Football fans are eager to see the accuracy of their brackets and predictions for the 2017 Super Bowl LI.

NFL Playoffs Make History

Alexandra Hale, Staff Writer January 27, 2017

The commercials, the performances, and best of all, the football. That’s right - Super Bowl LI is on its way. On Sunday, February 5 at 6:30 pm, the winners of the American Football Conference (AFC) and...

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...

You’re A Good Man Charlie Brown cast rehearse for the big night. Pictured from left to right: Sophomore Katie Laine-Waters, Sophomore Carson Weed, Sophomore Ian Gooderham, Senior Adam Garfinkle, Sophomore Mallory Boyd and Senior Kyle Mason.

Adams Theatre Participates in 19th Annual Lovefest Festival

Zoe Garden, Features Editor January 25, 2017

The theater is known as a safe-space for many individuals across the world. Every year, Adams Theatre participates in Lovefest also known as the Mid-Michigan Theater Festival. Lovefest is an annual...

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