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Locked inside the pages of seven books, the “Harry Potter” series has been a happy childhood memory for many since the first book was published in 1997. It encourages creativity and imagination, two qualities that we shouldn't let go of.

Don’t Give Up on the Magic of Childhood Imagination

Lauren Lamson
December 20, 2020

Protesters raising awareness in the midst of a heated debate across America on whether or not the death penalty should be abolished.

Did Brandon Bernard Deserve the Death Penalty?

Kaelana Faessler
December 20, 2020

Starbucks’ holiday drinks outside of Starbucks on Greenway Boulevard as lines wrap around the building to go through the drive-thru.

Ranking Starbucks Holiday Drinks

Cheyenne Halverson
November 22, 2020

On June 20, 2016, a group of Catholics were standing outside of the Supreme Court Building, praying that the Supreme Court would overturn Roe vs Wade. Pro-choice supporters also came out to stand with the courts to keep abortion legal.

Why Pro-Life? The Case on Abortion

Sarah Yosef
November 22, 2020

The Black Lives Matter movement is fighting for equality for black people all around the world through the means of protests, petitions, calling on government representatives for action and much more.

Stop. Saying. All. Lives. Matter.

Madison La Crosse
July 27, 2020

This board, detailing LGBTQ+ history in America, was presented at the 2019 MHS Culture Fair. While some of the events listed on the board, such as the Stonewall Riots, can be found in textbooks used at MHS, LGBTQ+ history is not a major part of most high school curriculums.

Where Education Fails LGBTQ+ Youth

Alexa Williams
May 23, 2020

From left: Bernie Sanders, Joe Biden, and Elizabeth Warren at the September 12th Democratic Debate.

The Democratic Party is on Fire: How the 2020 Primaries Tore It Apart

Syd Smith
May 23, 2020

I was okay with it . . . until I thought about it for a little longer.

Please Stop Telling Me That Syd From I Am Not Okay With This Reminds You of Me

Ella Roach
April 25, 2020

Despite the negative connotation associated with solitude, there are many benefits to taking time alone. Alone time gives us the opportunity to discover who we are, evaluate our life choices, and enhance our creativity.

The Power of Alone – Three Benefits of Solitude

Micheline Jasinski
April 7, 2020

On Friday, March 13, MCPASD announced the decision to close schools beginning March 16. Although some students celebrate the idea of an extended break, families nationwide will suffer from the loss of public services school provides.

Public School and COVID-19: A Deadly Bargain

Alexa Williams
March 16, 2020

The ACT test is one of the most popular standardized tests, with over 1.8 million students in the 2019 graduating class having taken the test.

ACT Updates Practices, but Misses the Mark

Syd Smith
February 17, 2020

Every year around Valentine’s Day, elementary-age kids make cards for their parents, friends, and family members. As people get older, however, Valentine’s Day and love become associated with romance and attraction. As our society shifts to accommodate new viewpoints surrounding love and romance, should our understanding of February 14 change, too?

Sorry to Be Single on Valentine’s Day? Don’t Be.

Alexa Williams
February 13, 2020

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