Letter to my freshman self
by Alexa Dezelan, Reporter
May 27, 2020
Dear freshman self, The first thing people will tell you freshman year is how fast high school goes by. They drill into your head that the four years ahead of you are the best and worst years of your life and that they’ll be gone in the blink of an eye. Now I am a senior and keep wishing for on...
Prom positivity
by Elena Hamlin, Video Editor
May 13, 2020
With the district officially canceling prom, students who planned to attend are left mourning the loss of an important moment of the high school experience. While the cancellation of this major event is cause for a few tears, it’s important to take a step back and look at the bigger picture. The dis...
Spring Cleaning
by Riya George, Reporter
May 5, 2020
An extended shelter-in-place order provides the opportunity to start on jobs you've been putting off. One way to stay motivated for the rest of the semester is to ensure a clean and organized living space. Take advantage of your time at home by following these five tips while quaran-cleaning. #1. Sta...
Thrift flip
by Sonali Menon, Reporter
April 27, 2020
Self-isolation led students to resort to the internet for comfort and entertainment. As a result of prolonged screen time, coupled with the limited ability to go outside, online shopping has skyrocketed in popularity. According to a recent report by Amazon, the COVID-19 pandemic has led to a 44% increase in consumer spending on their site. Food-delivery businesses such as Uber Eats, Doordash and Postmates have also s...
Prom dress shopping: budget edition
by Sevval Erenkol, Reporter
March 1, 2020
Reporter Sevval Erenkol reviews low-cost prom dresses from online vendors.
Lesser-known African American leaders
by Carrieona Moncure, Reporter
February 29, 2020
Since 1976 February has been Black History Month in honor of the contributions African Americans have put forth over the years. History classes teach about well-known leaders such as Martin Luther King Jr., Malcolm X, Rosa Parks and Harriet Tubman almost every year. We rarely hear about those who hav...
