Life is worth living
Zoe Mamakos, Reporter
April 18, 2019
Life is worth living. The everyday routine. The constant argument with your alarm clock as it shakes, ringing 7:00. Again. A brand new day. You sit up in bed, accepting the idea that it’s not quite summer yet. Followed by your parent's words of encouragement floating out the door, as you promis...
Quick Tunes: Iridescence by Brockhampton
Jonathan Watt, Reporter
October 22, 2018
Coming on the heels of a highly-publicized controversy regarding former member Ameer’s sexual misconduct allegations over the Summer, Brockhampton was in a dark place. They had lost one of their core founding members- one that hadn’t only yielded his own superb style of rapping (which would frequen...
Closing Street Compromise
Sonja Paulson, Features and Profiles Editor
October 14, 2016
The worst thing about summer is the road work. It creates traffic and chaos. This year, it was 13th street’s turn. The previous 4-lane road was turned into a 2-lane roadway as construction workers added a much needed sidewalk to the North side of the street. The construction took all summer, and is taking ...
I, For One, Bow Down To My New Phone Overlords.
Dane Dorius, Reporter
May 9, 2016
Note that this will be even more incomprehensible than my usual ravings. Proceed with caution. Last November (had to pull out my phone to check the date), my uncle Ryan died suddenly. It was an incredibly difficult period for my family, and one thing that helped us cope were some photos we took over the...
Game of Thrones
Hayley Martens, Social Media Editor
May 6, 2016
WARNING: SPOILERS BELOW ABOUT GAME OF THRONES Not many shows can boil your blood and affect your heart rate like Game of Thrones. It’s filled with immense deceit around every corner and more characters than one can keep track of. This season of Game of Thrones is off to a thrilling start and fans a...
10 things I wish I could tell my freshman self
May 5, 2016
Your friends now will not be your friends in four years. I know you’re stuck in the mindset that you will have the friends that you have now forever, but you won’t. You will meet so many new people in high school and slowly grow apart from others. Don’t be afraid to branch out and...
She said, “are those zippers?”
Skip Stevens, The reporter
April 15, 2016
“Yes. Yes they are,” I said. No, they are not for some hidden pocket that somehow is hidden in the sole of my shoes. And no, they are not just for style. They are literally the link that holds the shoes together. Ladies and gentlemen, introducing shoes with zippers on them. To have a zipper be...
It’s Not ‘Cool’ to Hate Popular Things
Hannah Sumpter and Braxton Buser
April 13, 2016
The word basic can be used in several different ways. For example, in chemistry class. A compound can be basic, or acidic. Or, if you’re a millennial, the word basic is an insult to you. The girl you don’t like that’s always wearing uggs and leggings could be a likely candidate for such an insult. B...
Go Puff Yourself
Braxton Buser, Reporter
April 13, 2016
Who cares about Twitter, Facebook, or Instagram when there’s a website that allows you to transform yourself into a powerpuff girl? Honestly I’ve been waiting for this opportunity since I was a 6 year old on Halloween wearing my Blossom costume. The website (found at https://www.powerpuffyourself....
Boyf Jeans
Bella Andersen, Reporter
April 13, 2016
Boyfriend jeans have recently gotten quite popular. They are the perfect combination of the 80s mom jeans (that are also back in fashion,) and the classic boot cut denim style of the 90s. They also give off the feel of that comfortable pair of too-big jeans you stole from your boyfriend, but fitted for...
Erin Murphy, Reporter
March 3, 2020
Don’t just stand there, bust a move! Everyone can dance when it comes to a party, but not everyone can do it while being competitively judged. Some may say that dance is...
Erik Nelson, Reporter
February 25, 2020
Precision. Fluidity. Large hair. The mysteries and secrets of Irish dancing are held within unassuming senior Sam Johnson. Already an accomplished and active student, you...