Halloween through the Decades
Skyler Goggin, Club Member
October 24, 2020
Halloween is fast approaching and this year will be very different due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Halloween might not be exactly the same this year, but its history didn't change. Halloween always falls on the 31st of October dating back decades but where did Halloween come from and what does it mean? ...
Pre-Register Now to Vote in Future Elections
Myesha Rahman, Staff Writer
October 21, 2020
If you missed the mark to vote in this Presidential election, pre-register to play your part in upcoming elections. Juniors and Seniors that will be 18 and eligible to vote in 2022 can vote in the primaries. Primaries are federal elections that determine who will take the seats in the Senate and Hou...
Colleges Host Webinars for Applying Seniors
Sabrina McCranels, Staff Writer
October 8, 2020
During a typical year, college representatives would visit our campus and speak to seniors who are interested in going to the college around this time during the first quarter. However, because of the Covid-19 pandemic, many colleges will not do these on-campus visits. To take the place of these, col...
Battle of the Burgers: Travis Scott vs J Balvin
Khan Ho and Azwad Ahmed
October 6, 2020
A day after the fast-food titan ended the Travis Scott promotion, McDonald's released the J Balvin meal. Balvin’s McDonald’s promotion is similar to Scott’s promotion, which is including menu items that already exist at a discounted price. Balvin’s meal includes a Big Mac, medium fries, and an...
Senior Year or Bust
Kylee Johnson, Editor
October 5, 2020
Although there is plenty to complain about, this unprecedented situation we are in guarantees unique experiences and memories. I mean, what other graduating class will be able to tell their kids that they had to learn U.S. Government through a computer screen while their WiFi was twitching out, as they...
September is National Suicide Prevention Month
Kylee Johnson, Editor
September 18, 2020
The month of September is recognized as Suicide Prevention Month by mental health organizations across the world. Throughout the month, Suicide Prevention Week and Suicide Prevention Day, September 10th, are also recognized. For years, mental health has been stigmatized and ignored, and this nation...
Travis Scott’s Newest Hit
Azwad Ahmed and Khan Ho
September 8, 2020
Even though they already serve 69 million people a year, McDonald's is still trying to attract even more customers. In an attempt to engage with a younger generation, the fast-food giant has now partnered with the Hip-Hop icon, Travis Scott to create his own meal. The meal, also called the Cactus Ja...
5 Facts You Need to Know About Cinco de Mayo
Karen Portillo, Staff Writer
May 4, 2020
Cinco de Mayo is a day where people celebrate Mexico's victory over France in the Battle of Puebla. Unlike many holidays, Cinco de Mayo is commonly mistaken as Mexico's Independence Day. Although this holiday is not widely celebrated in Mexico, in the United States, it has become a day to recognize Mexico's...
Bored? Take A Harvard Class For Free At Home
Charlize Quinto, Staff Writer
May 2, 2020
Staying at home for days and having to practice social distancing has left us all feeling a bit bored. Instead of scrolling through your TikTok “for you page” for countless hours or napping all day, how about taking some time to learn something new? EdX is a popular non-profit online-based lea...