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Student Council announced the spirit days for Charity Week 2017.

Charity Week 2017: A Preview

Shelby Smith, Editor-in-Chief March 14, 2017

This Thursday Adams PTSA will honor three members for outstanding effort.

PTA Founder’s Day Honors Outstanding Effort

Shelby Smith, Editor-in-Chief February 22, 2017

The Parent Teacher Association (PTA) is imperative to keeping the lines of communications between families and teachers open and ensuring children can reap the benefits of such relationships. Adams will...

Fences took theaters by storm this past Christmas. Check out the trailer on Youtube.

Review: Fences

Shelby Smith, Editor-in-Chief February 21, 2017

Title: Fences Rating: 4/5 Genre: Drama Awards won/nominated for: Best Picture, Best Actor (Denzel Washington), Best Supporting Actress (Viola Davis), Best Writing Adapted Screenplay (August Wilson) Summary:...

The Razzies will honor the worst movies of the year before the Academy Awards.

2017 Razzies: Worst picture~ An Anthology

Shelby Smith, Editor-in-Chief February 19, 2017

In stark contrast to the renowned Academy Awards are the Golden Raspberry Awards- essentially a spoof of film’s most star-studded night, in which the year’s most horrendous films are shamelessly mocked....

The Oscars are set for Sunday, February 26.

2017 Oscars: Best Picture~ An Anthology

Shelby Smith, Editor-in-Chief February 19, 2017

The Academy Awards are the biggest cinematic night of the year, and 2017 is no different. The buzz surrounding the hot movies of the year continues to flit around hallways and classrooms alike. Nine films,...

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...

Review 2016 in news with the year's biggest highlights.

Top News Stories of 2016

Shelby Smith, Editor-In-Chief January 9, 2017

2016 was a tumultuous year, perhaps especially within the United States. Review the year with the top news stories of the year.

Kilt editors are gearing up for the holiday season! (From left to right: top- Lizzy Botkin, Jordan Revenaugh, Shelby Smith  bottom- Sophia Williams, Adam Garfinkle, Zoe Garden)

12 Days of Christmas (school remix)

Shelby Smith, Jordan Revenaugh, and Lizzy Botkin December 5, 2016

On the first day of Christmas, my teachers gave to me A school year of anxiety   On the second day of Christmas, my teachers gave to me Two lousy worksheets And a school year of anxiety   On...

Remember to respect the celebrations of all religions this holiday season

Celebrate an Inclusive Holiday Season

Shelby Smith, Editor-In-Chief December 1, 2016

A group of juniors enjoy a Friday night in the student section before the new restrictions.

Rowdy Behavior Rocks Student Section

Shelby Smith, Editor-in-Chief October 13, 2016

The student section was intended to be an interactive way for Highlanders to show their school spirit and beat out rivals in the process, but now Friday Night Lights at Adams are shrouded with restrictions...

Student Council has released all the great plans for spirit week this year!

Homecoming 2016: A Preview

Shelby Smith, Editor-In-Chief September 29, 2016

The "Rosie the Riveter" pose is a common symbol for feminism dating back to theWorld War II era

Feminism: Not Just a Girl Thing?

Shelby Smith, Copy Editor and News Editor February 26, 2016

“I’m a feminist.” This is a statement that strikes fear into the hearts of men everywhere. But why should it? After all, feminism isn’t about women’s superiority- not at all. Feminism embodies...

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