Maddy’s Message: Favorite spring breaks

By 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’

By 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

By 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

By 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

By 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

By 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

By 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

By 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

By 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

By 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