Election 2020: What Is Next?
Sam Ketchem, Web Editor
February 29, 2020
Here is some vocab you may need to know: Primary race: Members of a party vote to decide who they want to run against members of the parties in an election. State primary: Members of a party in an individual state or territory vote to choose who they want to run against the other parties in an el...
Thoughts On Valentine’s Day
Enid Gonzalez, Staff Writer
February 21, 2020
Valentine’s day is just around the corner and it’s a day which people either love or hate. Some people spend Valentine’s day with their girlfriend or boyfriend and to the people that are not in a relationship, it’s just a typical day. “A lot of kids especially my age think it’s dumb but I think...
Election 2020: What is Impeachment?
Sam Ketchem, Web Editor
January 18, 2020
Have you read the first article in this series? If not, go back and read it. Here is some vocab to help with understanding the technical terms in this impeachment series. Impeachment: When the House of Representatives votes on a bill to accuse a President or a federal judge of a crime. If a Pr...
Real or Fake Tree- Let’s Vote
Jacob Kanaly, staff
January 18, 2020
Almost everyone puts up holiday decorations of lights, stockings and garlands. The highlight of the holiday decor is the tree. Are you fake or real? I came across this question when I was setting up my tree this year. Personally, until the age of 11, my family and I went to the Christmas Tree Farm. We located the bigge...
How Early is too Early for Christmas?
Jacob Kanaly, Staff Reporter
January 6, 2020
It is that time of the year again, when you can see your breath, houses are wrapped in red and green lights, and hopefully soon, a snowman in every yard. I think it’s never too early for Christmas spirit, however, when music, decorations, and trees are put up before December, I think that’s too...
Intro to “Election 2020”
Sam Ketchem, Web Editor
November 25, 2019
The 2020 election is going to be a big one. And whether you have been following politics for a long time or are new to the system, this column is made for you. I'll explain the elections process in general and update you about the most important races, whether it be for a state governor, a Congressional...
“Protection”
Elisabeth Avenell, Staff Writer
June 18, 2019
Guns. A touchy subject here at school and at most political rallies. But why? Is it because guns kill tens of thousands of people per year? Or because the conservatives are scared the liberals are going to take them away? The first ever recorded incident of a school shooting happened in 1764 in Greencastle, Pennsylvania. School shootings have been going on since the mid 18th century ...
Life Lessons From A Senior
Anna Muszynski, Staff Writer
June 5, 2019
As the countdown to graduation flips into the single digits, I can’t help but reminisce about these last four years. I’m holding onto these last few days of high school as tightly as I can because I know I’ll never get these moments back. However excited I am for the adventures to come, part of m...
Why Publications Is Good For Your Soul
Olivia Loughran, Staff Writer
May 17, 2019
I signed up for Publications with no idea what I was getting myself into. If I’m being completely honest, I regretted my decision of signing up for this class as soon as school started. I mean, not only did I end up being the only freshman, but I was surrounded by these people who call themselves Yerds ...