Nara Markowitz, Staff Writer
March 9, 2017
Filed under A&E, Opinion
In 2000, Hugh Jackman experienced a career-making opportunity when he landed the role of Wolverine in the first X-Men movie ever. Now, 17 years later, Jackman has decided to retire his character-- but not without a final bang.
With...
Lily Grieve, A&E Editor
March 9, 2017
Filed under Opinion
With third quarter almost behind us and spring break ahead, Edwardsville youths are looking outside—past the warmth of their beds—to trade the winter blues for spring fever. However, after the first few weeks of nice weather,...
Kerrington Holland, Sports Editor
February 24, 2017
Filed under Opinion
Dear Diary,
After my vigorous eight-hour day at school full of dreadfully difficult tests and much anticipated droning on from most of my teachers, I went home and got ready for the best part of my day.
First I had to shower...
Nara Markowitz, Staff Writer
February 24, 2017
Filed under A&E, Opinion
Art is meant to inspire, movie characters are supposed to remain relevant, and literature often reflects the struggles of a time period.
While all of these things are true, movies that display strong female characters are lacking...
Jane Thompson, Co-Editor-in-Chief
February 9, 2017
Filed under Opinion
When you begin the college search process, the bountiful options given to you can be daunting. Location, class size, student-to-professor ratio and cost are just a few things to take into account when choosing the right school...
Hannah Willmore, Views Editor
February 2, 2017
Filed under Opinion, Sports
Some people watch the Super Bowl for the commercials. Others watch it for the halftime show. But this year more than ever, I am watching it for the game.
In sixth grade, I decided I wanted to play fantasy football with my dad....
Morgan Goebel, Co-Editor-in-Chief
January 26, 2017
Filed under Opinion
President Donald Trump, the oldest president to be inaugurated, is the first man to hold the office without any prior military or legislative experience. On Jan. 20, the title was passed from the first-ever black president to...
Hannah Willmore, Views Editor
January 12, 2017
Filed under Opinion
Three things describe the 2017 Golden Globes: poor political jokes, Meryl Streep and “La La Land.”
Jimmy Fallon kicked off this year’s show with a musical opening performed with many popular actors including Rami Malek,...
Morgan Goebel, Co-Editor-in-Chief
January 12, 2017
Filed under Opinion
As high schoolers enter the most intense months of winter after holiday break, many students find themselves among a chorus of sneezes and sniffles as they walk down the hallway.
These minor colds and illnesses make school...
Kerrington Holland, Sports Editor
January 5, 2017
Filed under Opinion
The thrill of yearbook day makes everyone start to feel sentimental and excited as another school year comes to an end. But those who wait until the last minute to order their own book of memories might be kissing their chance...
Morgan Goebel, Co-Editor-in-Chief
December 15, 2016
Filed under Opinion
“Pope Francis Shocks World, Endorses Donald Trump for President, Releases Statement” received nearly 1 million likes, shares and comments on Facebook since it was published in October 2016 on Ending the Fed.
Although the...
Nara Markowitz, Staff Writer
December 15, 2016
Filed under Opinion
Colorful lights strung upon houses and ornament-covered trees framing windows. It’s clear to see that Christmas is coming, but what do you do if you don’t celebrate Christmas? As a child who was raised never having celebrated...