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Is Music Beneficial to Our Mental Health?

Is Music Beneficial to Our Mental Health?

Lana Ingle, Business Editor December 12, 2024

Music has been an integral part of human culture for centuries, influencing every aspect of our lives from celebrations to rituals, entertainment to relaxation. Beyond its cultural and historical significance,...

Mrs. Pezzelle helping a student with their Government assignment

The Dual Role of an Inspiring Teacher and Coach

Reese Morrow and Ciara Stinson December 4, 2024

In high school, students learn valuable lessons, including the importance of friendships, acquiring new skills, and understanding different cultures. However, who do we learn these lessons from? While...

BlueSky is potentially yet another social app competing against X.

The Possible Successor to X

Luke Chipley, Copy Editor November 25, 2024

Since 2006, X, formerly known as Twitter, has remained a well-known social media app that people use for discourse over any subject. Over recent years, however, the app has received lots of controversy...

"In Rainbows" is the seventh album in Radiohead's iconic discography.

Abstract Melancholy – An Album Review

Luke Chipley, Copy Editor November 18, 2024

After coming out of a break after their last album, "Hail to the King," Radiohead teased two new singles to promote their newest work at the time, "In Rainbows." Those singles would be "Jigsaw Falling...

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 hues of the clues in the sky always dazzle the spectators.

Blue Is The Best Color

Jadyn Stewart, Reporter October 18, 2024

I think blue is the best color because it's just a better-looking color than all the other colors. Blue is also a color that can be found in nature like the sky or ocean which are both beautiful. Blue...

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...

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