Top 5 Disney movies
Payton Amlong, Photo Editor
October 12, 2018
No.1 “Lion King”: This film shows the life of the African wilderness and how they have to fight for their survival and their loved ones. Like when Mufasa died by a buffalo stampede just to save his cub Simba. It doesn’t only show the life of the african wilderness, it has the best soundtrack of a...
Top 5 Book Genres
October 11, 2018
No. 1: Realistic Fiction Although we tend to use books to escape reality, I find it quite interesting to find books that mirror situations I go through myself. Whether it be from the general pains of being a teenager to the dynamics of any relationship— platonic or not—, the way authors can ...
Top 5 dog breeds
Gracie Kruep, Editor in Chief
October 9, 2018
Filed under Feature, My 5's, Showcase
No. 1: The Labrador Retriever. The Labrador, most commonly known as the “Lab” i.e. yellow lab, black lab, chocolate lab, are the definition of “man’s best friend” the are very loyal, some of the most loyal dog breeds I have ever had the pleasure of interacting with. They are extremely smart, n...
Top 5 movies
Vinny Graczyk, Staff photographer
October 8, 2018
Filed under Feature, My 5's, Showcase
No. 1: “Back to the Future”: Robert Zemeckis’ 1985 film “Back to the Future” does what other science fiction movies attempt to do. By far my favorite movie of all time, and like Doc Brown says, “If you’re going to build a time machine, do it with style.” Also, this is the origin of my ...
Top 5 albums
Paige Fann, Staff photographer
October 4, 2018
Filed under Feature, My 5's, Showcase
No.1- Harry Styles by Harry Styles This album is Harry Styles' debut solo album after One Direction’s decision to go on hiatus. Styles took inspiration from artists and groups like David Bowie, The Beatles, Pink Floyd, and Fleetwood Mac. The album has some rock style songs that will pump you up, bu...
Top 5 fall fashion trends
Sarah Skelly, Staff photographer
October 3, 2018
Filed under Feature, My 5's, Showcase, Uncategorized
1. Turtlenecks: Turtlenecks are extremely versatile. They come in any color imaginable and can be styled in several ways. Turtlenecks were popular in the 1960s, but they are making a well-deserved comeback. A turtleneck can be the base of an outfit or it can be the accent piece. 2. Joggers: I lov...
Top 5 Favorite Directors
Grant Boehne, Video Editor
October 2, 2018
Filed under Feature, Feature, My 5's, Showcase
1: David Lynch: He's surrealist genius and a master of the nonlinear plot. Every scene feels like a trip through something that has never happened but feels so familiar. He directs a scene with such persistence and motivation that he is able to get the very best out of his actors. Things may seem weir...
Top 5 petpeeves
Zoe Lentz, Staff photographer
October 1, 2018
Filed under Feature, Feature, My 5's, Showcase
#1- Over sensitivity: I understand that it is the 21st century and things are changing, that’s not a bad thing. However, the littlest things really grinds my gears. For example, some people take it upon themselves to be overly offended about the most insignificant comments in tv shows, jokes or, movie...
Top 5 M&M flavors
Amelia Vohsen, Staff photographer
September 28, 2018
Filed under Feature, Features, My 5's, Showcase
No. 1: Peanut Butter M&M’s: These are by far the best flavor of M&M’s because they taste so good. The peanut butter is super creamy and it tastes really good mixed with the chocolate. Unlike Reese’s peanut butter, the peanut butter in these tastes like normal peanut butter. No. 2: ...
Happy students, happy holidays
Payton Amlong, Photo Editor
September 27, 2018
Filed under Feature
Today students dressed up in their favorite holiday attire. The halls were filled with many Christmas laughs and spooky whispers. Tomorrow we will wrap up Spirit Week with showing our school pride by wearing blue and silver.
Imagination and inspiration
Lanie Sanders, Web Editor-in-Chief
September 27, 2018
10:07 on Tuesday morning, in the Learning Commons. Plastic chairs were set up in perfect rows, all pointed towards a stage. It was silent except for the buzz of the overhead lights, and in the corner, author Alex London prepared for his presentation about why he writes. He published his first book, ...
Top 5 alternative songs
September 27, 2018
Filed under My 5's, Showcase, Uncategorized
1. Sign of the Times by Harry Styles: In 2017, the ex-boyband heart throb released his first solo self titled album, "Harry Styles", which contained the dreamy ballad Sign of the Times. Harry’s solo album took a dramatic jump in music styles going from One Direction’s top ten radio pop to heartfelt a...
Figure skating is a sport that demands a great deal from it’s participants. It requires one to be both athletically skilled as well as a gifted performer....
