I sat staring in disbelief at the largest bowl of ice cream I’d ever seen, wondering how on Earth anyone could finish this in six minutes and 40 seconds. I wanted nothing more than to accomplish the challenge and earn back the $20 I had paid to participate. I looked at the massive bowl full […]
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Competition cheer teams win states for third consecutive year
The competition cheer teams placed first in two different events after competing in the state championships for the third year in a row Saturday, Feb. 26. Junior Keira Murray explained within the cheer squad, there are two teams: Traditional and Game Day. Traditional includes more difficult stunts and tumbling, while Game Day focuses on getting […]
March begins, madness ensues
Sixty-four empty lines stare at you: a signal that March Madness has finally begun. Though creating a perfect bracket is an unrealistic endeavor (the NCAA says the odds are about one in 9.2 quintillion), a good bracket can earn one bragging rights with friends and family—not to mention the occasional cash prize, too. So, how […]
Spotify should strive to remain neutral in political controversies
In today’s highly politicized climate, many brands, sites and companies have struggled to remain neutral in the political sphere. A middle ground seems impossible to find, as companies are criticized for remaining silent on pressing topics but are also berated for speaking out too strongly. While music platforms may not seem problematic in nature, Spotify […]
New Netflix thriller suspenseful but falls short of expected satire
Netflix’s new series “The Woman in the House Across the Street from the Girl in the Window,” released Jan. 28, tells the story of a recent widow and divorcee Anna Whitaker (Kristin Bell) who witnesses a murder across the street. However, her neighbors and the police do not believe that she has actually seen this,and […]
‘The Fallout’ provides moving take on tragedies, trauma recovery
Megan Park’s directorial debut “The Fallout,” released Jan. 27, is a moving exploration of student Vada (Jenna Ortega) as she grapples with the aftermath of a horrific school shooting at her high school. The movie begins with a typical school day. Vada fidgets in class, daydreams and goes on her phone, mostly ignoring what her […]
‘Pokémon Legends: Arceus’ offers engaging plotline despite poor graphics
“Pokémon Legends: Arceus” is an open-world game that provides its players with exciting adventure, despite occasionally falling short in its animations and visuals. The game begins with a character falling through space-time, drifting as the player gets closer to a hole beneath them. As one enters the hole, they emerge in the vast lands of […]
Art classes important to academics, well-being
In the scholastic world, there often appears to be a hierarchy within the subjects. While courses such as English and math seem to float to the top, others such as art education tend to fall toward the bottom in apparent importance to students’ academic development. However, art classes are more than just electives or a […]
Students promote secondhand shopping in Environmental Club clothing exchange
The Environmental Club hosted a clothing exchange throughout the school day Thursday, Feb. 24 and Friday, Feb. 25 in the Dargusch Black Box Theater. Science teacher and Environmental Club adviser Scott Logsdon said this is the project the Environmental Club decided to do for the Columbus Zoo’s annual Teen Eco Summit event. The Teen Eco […]
Author presents life experiences to students
New York Times bestselling author Jason Reynolds visited the high school Wednesday, Feb. 23 to speak to freshmen and sophomores. Reynolds has received awards such as the Newbery Medal, the National Association for Advancement of Colored People Image Award and a Printz Award for works such as “Long Way Down,” “All American Boys,” “Ghost” and […]
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