opinion column
Maddy’s Message: Favorite spring breaks
March 1, 2021 | hooklBy Maddy WarrenEditor In Chief
Every year students look forward to a week off for spring break. Whether they travel with friends or family, or stay home and relax, everyone can enjoy the time off from school.
This … Read More
Julie’s Jukes: Spring break ‘stay-cation’
March 1, 2021 | hooklBy Julie NewellAssociate Editor
Spring break vacation is so close I can practically taste it. Most people tend to travel during spring break, and I know several people who have plans to go somewhere for spring break this year. … Read More
Maddy’s Message: Keep moving forward
January 11, 2021 | hooklBy Maddy WarrenEditor In Chief
I was born on Sept. 25, 2001, two weeks to the day after the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks.
As my parents welcomed their first child and only daughter, the nation was in the early stages … Read More
Julie’s Jukes: Roller coaster times
January 11, 2021 | hooklBy Julie NewellAssociate Editor
The end of 2020 and the beginning of 2021 was like a roller coaster ride for me.
Over Christmas my grandma had to be in the hospital due to non-COVID related reasons. Thankfully she has … Read More
Chloe’s Chat: Human adaptations amaze
January 6, 2021 | hooklBy Chloe Gregg Staff Writer
I am continuously amazed by the many biological adaptations of the human race, and find myself delving deeper and deeper into the “why’s” or “how’s” of human diversity.
I’m especially intrigued to further my knowledge … Read More
Chloe’s Chat: My hamster changes colors
November 30, 2020 | hooklBy Chloe GreggStaff Writer
When I bought my hamster, Slaggy, on March 26 from PetSmart, I chose her because she looked like a big, white fluffball.
She continued to look this way for months until about June, when I noticed … Read More
Julie’s Jukes: Christmas tree shines bright
November 23, 2020 | hooklBy Julie NewellAssociate Editor
Usually, in my family we have a rule that we don’t start decorating, listening, or watching anything Christmas-related until after Thanksgiving.
There is an exception to the rule: If my family from out of state … Read More
Maddy’s Message: Shop local this season
November 23, 2020 | hooklBy Maddy WarrenEditor In Chief
With Thanksgiving quickly approaching on Thursday, and the active pandemic, state officials are recommending people refrain from gathering to prevent further spread of the COVID-19 virus.
This means Black Friday shopping is looking different … Read More
Chloe’s Chat: Sunny places to visit
November 2, 2020 | hooklBy Chloe GreggStaff Writer
Starting from when I was 10, my family has taken a cruise vacation every other year or so. We always go to the Caribbean, and because of this I’ve been to quite a bit of the … Read More
Julie’s Jukes: First-time pumpkin carver
October 26, 2020 | hooklBy Julie NewellAssociate Editor
I was informed not long ago that I have suffered a great tragedy by not ever participating in a classic Halloween tradition called pumpkin carving.
Growing up, I always went to my church with my … Read More
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