Here are some lessons I have learned throughout my four years in high school.
Individuality. This is very important. It’s one of the only things that you have that’s completely yours, so own it....
As a face of Ames High’s impressive theatre department, senior thespian Ali Sandler is now preparing to depart from stage she’s grown to love.
Her work in theatre dates all the way back to second...
Last Sunday, the 88th Annual Academy Awards filled the TV screens of 34 million people, (the lowest viewer turnout since 2009). The highly anticipated award show debuted to mostly average rating. Lots...
In 2014 pop singer Kesha sued her Sony music producer, Dr. Luke, saying that he subjected her to verbal, emotional, physical, and sexual abuse, for the past decade. Last week, the New York Supreme Court...
Ten years after its release, the cast of the Disney smash hit High School Musical reunited to celebrate its anniversary. The sound of joy, laughter, and lyrical reminisce filled TV screens Wednesday, Jan....
“An American Prisoner of War has turned.” This sentence sets the stage for the complexities that go about in the hour long political thriller show, Homeland. If I had to describe Showtime’s series...
The stage is set for battle in the final installment of the Hunger Games franchise, Mockingjay Part 2. Panem’s heroine Katniss Everdeen goes to war one last time. It’s time to finish what she started.
The...
At almost three weeks since the release date, the film The Martian is still holding its ground at #2 in box office. Matt Damon stars in the widely anticipated book to movie adaption of Andy Weir’s The...
Most people will be able to tell you within 5 seconds if they prefer dogs or cats. Ever wonded why you gravitate towards dogs more? Cats? It’s likely because your personality fits the framework of...
Bustling through the cluttered halls of Ames High school this year, you’ll find Senior Madi Franco. At only 17, her list of accomplishments goes through the roof. Between her multitude of scholastic...
