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Inquiring Minds

Inquiring Minds

Lana Ingle, Business Editor November 10, 2024

Song titles that ask questions, such as “Why Do Fools Fall In Love?” by Frankie Lymon and “Wouldn’t It Be Nice?” by the Beach Boys, offer a chance for deep introspection. These titles not only...

While not overwhelmingly popular, this album still is very significant.

A Time Capsule Backwards and Forwards – Album Review

Luke Chipley, Copy Editor October 25, 2024

Stereolab's fifth album, "Dots and Loops," feels almost dreamlike on first listen. It throws you a range of different atmospheric soundscapes that are deceivingly conventional, but so much more complex,...

Jesse Sossamon ('27) works hard and long on his social studies homework assignment.

Should mental health days be an excused absence

Ella Shorts, Reporter October 23, 2024

Mental health days should be counted as an excused absence for students. Mental health days will reduce stress and anxiety, decrease burnout and promote health habits. Everyone needs a break sometimes...

The Power Of Changing

The Power Of Changing

Alessia Zennaro October 15, 2024

What happens when you leave everything you know and immerse yourself in a completely different world? The food changes, the language sounds strange and even everyday gestures take on a new meaning. But...

Reese Morrow ('26) shows how beauty standards make her feel

The Hidden Dangers: How Social Media Affects Mental Health

Ciara Stinson, Reporter October 14, 2024

As a Junior in highschool social media is something that many kids my age rely on. We spend our days scrolling through Tiktok, Snapchat, or Instagram watching people, something i've noticed is that social...

"Spiderland" has gained a cult-reputation among the music fandom.

Dread Within Isolation – An Album Review

Luke Chipley, Copy Editor October 11, 2024

Over the years within the music fandom, many albums that came out have been deemed as important within their respective genre, whether it be because of how the sound of one could have created a shift within...

The 1985 NBA draft was fixed for Patrick Ewing to be drafted for the Knicks.

’85 NBA Draft Fixed

Connor Broughton, Reporter October 11, 2024

In 1985, the NBA (National Basketball Association) held its draft lottery. There are many reasons why this draft lottery was fixed for the New York Knicks. The NBA had this HUGE prospect coming out...

Ghostface is the reason behind Dewey's very sad and tragic death

Why Dewey Shouldn’t Have Died

Leala Austin, Reporter October 11, 2024

MAJOR SPOILERS ABOUT THE SCREAM MOVIES 1-5 Scream is a Halloween slasher movie set in the 90s in Woodsboro, California. A teen is brutally murdered in the middle of the night by an unknown slasher....

Beauty and The Beast is one the best live action movies that Disney made.

Are The Remakes Worth Watching

Maddy Burgess, Reporter October 11, 2024

Ever since Disney started making the live action remakes there has always been people who don’t think they need to be made and that they should have just stuck with the originals. And I have to say,...

This pigeon, while I was walking to get on the ferry to go to the Statue of Liberty, might have been watching us.

Pigeons Are Drones

Parker Billingham, Reporter October 9, 2024

Most birds are most likely drones, but pigeons are most definitely drones. I have all of the reasons to prove it. One reason I have is, have you ever seen a baby pigeon? If you say yes, then you're lying....

Feeling fresh on late starts make the school day better.

Benefits of An Extra Two Hours Sleep

Alonna Carter and Alessia Zennaro September 24, 2024

Late start days could be an argument to discuss; we have interviewed students and teachers to see the advantages, disadvantages and opinions of starting school later.  “At the beginning of the day...

The parent drop-off line in the morning is tougher than normal due to middle school starting earlier, but the administration is working on solutions.

Traffic Woes

Alonna Carter, Ciara Stinson, and Reese Morrow September 11, 2024

There is always morning and after-school traffic. With the increased number of students that are attending, there is going to be a time when there is going to be traffic, especially as the high school...

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