Halloween is no excuse to be offensive
Written by Maria Manaog, Staff Writer
October 24, 2017
Halloween is one of the most highly anticipated holidays of the year. For one night, you can celebrate this spooky holiday by dressing up to be anything they want. It’s a great way to show off your creativity and impress your friends, but it’s all fun and games until someone’s crossed a line. In...
Allergy season is upon us, take precautions
Written by Lauren Puffer, Staff Writer/ Photographer
April 13, 2017
Having allergies is one of my biggest physical struggles. My eyes get puffy, my nose gets drippy, and my sinus are pressurized. Having this disadvantage could out you at a bigger risk of contracting an illness, but staying healthy in the spring isn't entirely hard. I have some tips and tricks to keep...
Attack on Syria
Written by Melanie Furman, Copy Editor
April 7, 2017
In response to the chemical attacks the Syrian government used against their citizens, the U.S. decided to take action killing many Syrian citizens. President Donald Trump, who did not gain approval from Congress or the United Nations, felt it necessary to take these actions. According to the Chicago...
Misuse of prescription drugs
Written by Lauren Puffer, Staff Writer/ Photographer
March 29, 2017
As someone who takes prescription stimulants for medical reasons, it baffles me that people choose to abuse drugs when there are so many other alternatives to stay awake. For one, there's coffee. If you order the right one with espresso and a lot of body, you should be able to stay awake for hours. When...
Thin Mints vs. Tagalongs: Girl Scout cookie battle
Written by Arlayna Schooley and Haley Spracale
March 2, 2017
Tagalongs: With the major holiday rush coming to an end, it is now the time to finally stick with those seemingly impossible New Year's resolutions, right? Wrong. You might not want to hit the gym just yet, not without consuming at least a box of your favorite Girl Scout cookies. Yes cookie seaso...
Tips to survive third quarter, perform better in school
Written by Lauren Puffer, Staff Writer/ Photographer
February 1, 2017
With the increased workload that always seems to come with the third quarter of school, I often experience exhaustion and doze off during class or have trouble focusing because I have so many other things going on in my mind. Keeping a schedule is difficult when teachers shout homework at you as you...
Donald Trump’s inauguration speech ‘painted a dark image’
Written by Melanie Furman, Copy Editor
January 26, 2017
After listening then reading President Donald Trump’s inaugural address, with mild annoyances, I am curious to see how he is going to represent all Americans. He began his speech talking about unification and restoring America back to its greatness. However, the mood of his speech quickly emulated...
Reconnect with the Earth, live simply
Written by Lauren Puffer, Staff Writer/ Photographer
January 26, 2017
My past two themes for my blog entries were Mother Earth and emotional and mental balance but for this entry I will be tying the two together. One of the coolest naturopathic phenomena that I have experienced is called “earthing.” Earthing is the simple act of having physical contact with the natural...
Create great study habits, and thank yourself later
Written by Landon Douglas
December 13, 2016
STUDY! You want to create good study habits for yourself. Try to avoid cramming it all in at the last second, that will do you no good. It might help by getting a friend to come over and quiz you on some subjects. Flashcards They are a really helpful tool on finals because you can j...
Battlefield 1 lives up to high expectations
Written by Ethan Farrell, Staff Writer
December 13, 2016
Many modern first-person shooters take place in a futuristic time period. It has been a popular setting in video games, but has become rather exhausted. Gamers have been asking for a sweet release from jetpacks, hovercraft, and spaceships in major game titles, and DICE has delivered. DICE is well...
Give back to the Earth and take the right action
Written by Lauren Puffer, Staff Writer/ Photographer
December 12, 2016
It's the season of giving, so I thought, “why not talk about the gift that keeps on giving?” This year I'll be giving back to Mother Earth and I strongly encourage you to do the same. I know we don't have that much power over all of the industrial level changes that occur in the environment, but...
Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them makes a splash at the box office
Written by Ethan Farrell, Staff Writer
December 12, 2016
Many large works of fiction can be hard to add to in such a way that it will be satisfying on its own and to those who are already fans. J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter series is no exception, being a largely developed world of wizardry that has captivated people of all ages since the first book was released....