Need some Gratitude? Think on these quotes
By: Emily Bevelhymer The month of November is here and the perfect time to express thankfulness. Thanksgiving is thought of as the holiday of food, but sometimes we forget that the importance of Thanksgiving is to express gratitude for the important people and things in our lives. Here are some quotes to help promote thankful thoughts for the upcoming holidays. Continue reading Need some Gratitude? Think on these quotes
Take the Goodreads Book Survey
By: Kayla Stephensen Let’s see how many of these great books (according to Goodreads) you have read! Make a copy of the attached document (click on the picture), and place one number per row. 5=I read the book for my own reading pleasure. 4=I read the book for school. 3=It’s on my to-read next list or my bookshelf. 2=I have not read the book. 1=I … Continue reading Take the Goodreads Book Survey
After the Midterms: What’s Next
by Emily Lewis Simmering in the aftermath of one of the most eruptive Midterm elections in America history, there is one big question to ask ourselves: what’s next? Not long after the midterm―or in some cases, before―candidates are beginning to surface, as the two dominant parties already start to rally their troops for the 2020 Presidential election. Republicans managed to keep the Senate, but the … Continue reading After the Midterms: What’s Next
Apple Crisp to Remember this Thanksgiving
By: Emily Bevelhymer Thanksgiving occurs on November 22, 2018, which means the holiday is fast approaching. With the holiday creeping upon us, there is plenty of time for family dinners and lots of good food. What better way to show off to the family you have not seen for a year than to bake a delicious dessert? Apple crisp with its delicious crumble topping is … Continue reading Apple Crisp to Remember this Thanksgiving
Remembering the Lives Lost in Tree of Life Synagogue
by Drew Ward The United States has seen an unprecedented amount of mass shootings this year at 297. The latest mass shooting occurred last week, October 27, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It occurred at a Jewish synagogue during a Shabbat service. The shooter entered the synagogue and opened fire, resulting in 11 deaths. The shooter said that he targeted the synagogue because he hates Jews. The … Continue reading Remembering the Lives Lost in Tree of Life Synagogue
Red Sox Take Over the World Series
By: Jade Edwards The Boston Red Sox, the American League champions, won the World Series after a definitive 5-1 score in game five against the Los Angeles Dodgers, the National League champions. The Red Sox started off strong, winning the first two games. The Dodgers came back to win game three with a close score of 3-2, but the Red Sox took over and won … Continue reading Red Sox Take Over the World Series
Curling, What is it?
By: Morgan Sharbaugh Curling is an Olympic sport than most people view to be shuffleboard on the ice, but what really is it? The playing “field” as what might say is called the sheet, and it is covered in many little ice droplets called pebbles that are there to knock the rock off course. The players use the brooms to brush the pebbles away so … Continue reading Curling, What is it?
The U.S. Women’s Team Qualifies for the 2019 World Cup
By: Jade Edwards On October 17, the U.S. Women’s National Soccer Team qualified for the 2019 World Cup with a 2-0 win against Canada. They kicked off the qualifiers on October 4 in a match against Mexico. A result of 6-0 was just the beginning of a five game winning streak of shutouts in which they also played the other Group A candidates at the … Continue reading The U.S. Women’s Team Qualifies for the 2019 World Cup
Death of Turkish Journalist Creates Uncertainty
by Drew Ward Jamal Bin Ahmad Khashoggi was an American journalist who lived in Turkey. This past month, his story has brought a huge wake of political distress and division. Turkey believes that the Saudi Arabian government is responsible for the murder of Khashoggi. An investigation has started but there is not anything concrete yet. Khashoggi went to Turkey to pursue his career as a … Continue reading Death of Turkish Journalist Creates Uncertainty
The Hate U Give Teaches Audience Important Lessons
By: Kayla Stephensen Starr Carter, portrayed by Amandla Stenberg, lives a double life and has to learn to adjust to her predominantly black neighborhood where she grew up and her predominantly white high school. After her childhood best friend is shot and killed by a white police officer, she has to find a way to break the wall she placed between her separate lives. She … Continue reading The Hate U Give Teaches Audience Important Lessons
