Backyard Astronomy
Chris Kaltner, Staff Reporter
June 3, 2019
The darkness of night and the warm spring weather made it a perfect night to look upon the stars. With the use of his uncle’s telescope, sophomore Jonah Coffman, gazed up toward space at the bright burning balls of gas that exist millions of light years away. Over time, the clear pictures of the stars t...
FIRST robotics greatest accomplishment: making it to Worlds
Samantha Stitt, Staff Reporter
June 3, 2019
“Robotics teams ready to start, in 3, 2, 1, GO!” Six teams stand on a platform ready to begin the match hoping for victory, the Panther Powered team among them. With the 2019 theme of space with rockets, cargo ships, hatch panels and more, the 6591 Panther Powered team came in 46th place...
Astrology represented by beliefs of Generation Z
Jacey Gustafson, Astrology represented by beliefs of Generation Z
June 3, 2019
When sophomore Sidney Keeler gets on Instagram throughout her day, she checks for updates on her horoscope. “I’m a Pisces, and they tend to be super sensitive and caring, creative, emotional,” Keeler said, “I definitely fit into that.” Past, present and future, the horoscope knows how life plays out...
Measles outbreak strikes close to home
Bella Roberts, Staff Reporter
June 3, 2019
“I feel that parents don’t vaccinate due to the misinformation about the MMR [vaccine] causing autism,” recently retired nurse of pediatrics and family medicine, Cynthia Strudgeon said. “There are parents that don’t want to risk seeing their child become affected by autism.” Measles: the epidemic in the U.S. has reached Michigan. As of April 17, ...
Online classes rising up
Morgan King, Content Editor
April 15, 2019
When you first walk into the room, the only sound you can hear is humming of the air through the vents. After you take a seat, the low mumbling of students talking rises. They are slumped over their computers doing their work. Yet, there are a few hiding in the corners playing on their phone and list...
Student body shrinking, class size increasing
Hannah Bolton, Assistant Editor
April 15, 2019
Veteran English teacher Pam Gower teaches classes that are filled to the brim. She tag teams her biggest class with special education teacher Julie Shotwell, but her first block, freshman English, she instructs all alone, working with 30 students as one teacher. “I have a hard time getting to helping all...
Teens feeling unlovable, inadequate
Abigail Douglas, Creative Editor
April 15, 2019
More often than not sophomore Peyton Killinger can be seen smiling and glowing with confidence. It shines through on the field and in the classroom, but her smile hasn't always been so bright. “I was bullied,” Killinger said. “I had to grow up and learn that what people say doesn't matter, but...
Ahead of her time
Bella Roberts, Staff Reporter
April 12, 2019
A teacher has been excelling in her job. This teacher is Kathleen Riley. I observed Riley when she was team teaching in U.S. History with Corey Baird. She was doing what she loves: helping students. I learned later that her focus is to help students as much as she can. She turned that classroom passion into a for...
Kesha’s new lease on life breathes hope in youth
Chris Kaltner, Staff Reporter
March 15, 2019
In a highly judgmental culture, today’s youth have an immense amount of pressure on them, which can lead them to develop mental illnesses that can add on pre-existing conditions. One Singer who has been in their place, however, has stepped up to bring these teens a positive message. Kesha Rose Sebert, bet...
America’s education system dims in Chinese shadow
Frederick Choate and Christopher Kaltner
February 25, 2019
One four hour stretch predicts the course of a high schooler’s life into adulthood. Seems ludicrous, because we are told to believe in second chances. Yet, the weight of the college entrance exams can crush college hopefuls. “The SAT is extremely important to me,” junior Andrew Carriero said. “I...
Switching schools: Impact on the teenage mindset
Jacey Gustafson, Staff Reporter
February 19, 2019
Walking into a new school, noticing glances coming your way, hearing whispers from every direction. Entering your first block, wondering if there’s a seating chart or where you’ll be sitting. You wonder where you’re sitting for lunch. Oh, the joys of being the new kid. According to attendance...
Into the eyes of Myopia
Sarah Steenbeke and Morgan King
February 18, 2019
Think about this: According to Ophthalmology Center Barcelona, “6 out of 10 young people have myopia.” That means more than half the young people have nearsightedness. Approximately 34 million people in the U.S. endure eyesight impairment. As stated by American Academy of Ophthalmology, life chang...
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August 21, 2018
SPECTRUM. A perfect sphere of light and color is captured by 8th grader Maggie Maxwell at the Jostens Photography Camp during a hands-on lesson. Maxwell attended the three-day...
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According to a study done by Stanford, 82% of middle-schoolers couldn't distinguish real news from fake news. Can you? Click on what you think is the real news. If you get...
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