More Books Stolen By Hollywood!!!!!

By Cayla Destefani The Hunger Games, Divergent, The Maze Runner, Twilight, Ender’s Game, The Host, Harry Potter, I am Number Four, Lord of the Rings, Inkheart, The Chronicles of Narnia, Percy Jackson, The Giver… The list goes on and on. All of these books and more once crowded book shelves and flooded librarian desktops. Teenagers and adults once spent time extending their vocabulary and opening … Continue reading More Books Stolen By Hollywood!!!!!

When Harassment Goes too far for a Football Team

By Casey Murphy Six teenage football players accused of hazing and sexual assault at a New Jersey high school were taken into custody Friday evening, October 10, according to the Middlesex County Prosecutors office. Upperclassmen turned off the locker room lights, howled and abused freshmen. The teens ages range from 15 to 17 and also a seventh teen has been charged. According to the Middlesex … Continue reading When Harassment Goes too far for a Football Team

Rest in Peace or No Pieces at all?

by Casey Murphy Thomas Curry, charged with possession of marijuana almost 90 years ago and thought to be buried in Florida’s Arthur G. Dozier School for Boys, was later discovered with nothing in the casket. According to CNN, “Florida’s Arthur G. Dozier School for Boys, a now infamous juvenile detention facility that closed in 2011 for budgetary reasons, capping a chilling, 111-year legacy of brutality.” … Continue reading Rest in Peace or No Pieces at all?

Couple Dead Only Hours After Their Wedding

​by Emily Engle George Samson, 54, and Kelly Ecker Samson, 50, were married on Saturday night, October 4, with a reception and after-party continuing well into the night. Hours before the sun had risen on Sunday, both were found dead in an apparent murder-suicide carried out by George Samson. ​The Indiana doctor and nurse were both employed at a local hospital. They had no history … Continue reading Couple Dead Only Hours After Their Wedding

New NBA Season Brings New Hope for Ohio Basketball Fans

by Mitch Hughes The only professional basketball team in Ohio, the Cleveland Cavaliers, have given fans nothing but heartbreak for the last few years, but the coming of the 2014-2015 season has more meaning than previous seasons. The Cavs made some key player maneuvering during the off-season and managed to score some talent that most fans could only dream of. The highlight of their roster … Continue reading New NBA Season Brings New Hope for Ohio Basketball Fans

Warning: College Deadlines Quickly Approaching

by Caroline Wong Warning high school seniors! College deadlines are quickly approaching. If you are not already aware, most Early Decision and Early Action applications are due by November 1. Be sure to turn in your transcript request forms to the guidance office, at the latest, by October 17 if you have not already. It is important to give your guidance counselor at least two … Continue reading Warning: College Deadlines Quickly Approaching

Culture Corner: Exchange Student Daisy Shu

by Caroline Wong Daisy Shu is an exchange student visiting for the year all the way from Guangzhou, China. Continue reading for an inside scoop of her American experience. Q: Who is your host family? A: The Diederichs When did you get to the US? August 13th. What is the name of your high school in China? Guangdong Experimental High School Are you homesick? A … Continue reading Culture Corner: Exchange Student Daisy Shu

Makeup Artist Tips Every Girl Should Know

by Alyssa Rogers Putting on makeup can be one of the least desirable parts of a girl’s day depending on her knowledge of the products she is using and what they can do. We always see those makeup commercials with the beautiful models looking flawless so we buy those products, but then when we buy them, we don’t look anything like the women in the … Continue reading Makeup Artist Tips Every Girl Should Know