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Why “Modern Disney” Will Never Be “Classic Disney”

Why “Modern Disney” Will Never Be “Classic Disney”

Addison Smith, Writer April 4, 2023

When I think of my childhood, I think of all the movies I watched growing up: “Tangled”, “Little Mermaid”, “Beauty and the Beast”, “Aladdin”, “Lilo and Stitch” and many more. When...

A Score Does Not Define You 

A Score Does Not Define You 

Annie Self, Writer March 3, 2023

Most juniors took the ACT yesterday. A three-hour exam, testing your knowledge in English, math, reading, and science with a challenging 215 questions. But does the ACT actually test your knowledge? Or...

Country Music Unnecessarily Receives A Bad Rap

Country Music Unnecessarily Receives A Bad Rap

Bryce Mallory, Writer February 27, 2023

Country music is widely known for the thick accents of artists, acoustic guitars, and folk-style tunes. However, a modernized form of country music has risen, creating a contemporary style of music, incorporating...

My Body and I

My Body and I

Zach Darby, Writer February 22, 2023

Growing up, I was never a skinny kid. By the time I was 13, I weighed in at 150 pounds, and 180 by the time I was 15. It was always the norm for me. When my friends weighed in at 80 or 90, I thought they...

Growing Up With Disney

Growing Up With Disney

Bryce Mallory, Writer February 2, 2023

My childhood was almost completely devoted to Disney movies. When I was little, I loved all the worlds old Disney movies could transport me to. I was all about the magic, princesses and the very adorable...

Tips and Tricks to Learn a New language

Tips and Tricks to Learn a New language

Miranda Elgin, Writer January 20, 2023

As the world continues to become more connected, it’s starting to be more and more beneficial for someone to know more than one language. Though, learning a new language isn’t always easy and takes...

U.S. Service Academies

U.S. Service Academies

Bryce Mallory, Writer January 20, 2023

U.S. service academies are becoming increasingly more popular, with more applicants flooding in each year. These services offer a variety of career options within each branch and offer many different majors...

The Top 5 Best Christmas Movies You Must Have On Your Watchlist

The Top 5 Best Christmas Movies You Must Have On Your Watchlist

Gracie Brown and Zach Darby December 12, 2022

1.The Polar Express   “The Polar Express” is a feel-good movie about a boy who doubts the spirit of Christmas and goes on a train ride up to the North Pole. He discovers the true magic of...

According to grpride.org, Kye Rowan created the nonbinary pride flag, which has yellow, white, purple, and black horizontal stripes, in 2014. It is intended to represent nonbinary people who did not feel that the genderqueer flag represents them.

Binary? What Binary?

Miranda Elgin, Writer December 10, 2022

I’m non-binary. I’ve never outright said that I’m non-binary. I always just said that I use they/them pronouns. I was never fully comfortable saying it so bluntly. The constant fear of being rejected...

Coach Brad Ball, seen here in a huddle with the 2021-2022 varsity boys basketball team, is known for his compassionate coaching style.

Coaching Matters

Corinne Zieg, Writer November 28, 2022

Recently, in the fall print issue, I talked about how student athletes deal with certain amounts of stress and pressure from their sports, which can be made worse by over-demanding coaches that want perfection...

Opinion: The Future of Classics

Opinion: The Future of Classics

Bryce Mallory, Writer November 22, 2022

The definition of a “classic” is for the work to be judged over a period of time, to be of the highest quality and outstanding of its kind. Classic books are a prime example of this. Everyone is aware...

Are Teenagers Drinking Too Much Caffeine?

Are Teenagers Drinking Too Much Caffeine?

Caleb Chacon, Writer November 14, 2022

Caffeine is the fuel that keeps the world alive throughout the day. Whether it be a morning coffee, energy drink, or even pre-workout, all types of people use it to keep them going. It’s incredibly...

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