Students take advantage of the privileges they are given
The kids of Dexter Community Schools are spoiled. We have so many privileges and are given so many advantages that some school can only dream about, but we don’t respect…
Winter athletes, coaches look back on seasons
Ice hockey, wrestling, swim/dive, and men’s and women’s basketball teams are hanging up their uni’s after closing out their seasons. Hockey Ice hockey finished the regular season 14-11 and lost…
'Gravity' proves to be more than just a realistic science-fiction drama
This past October the movie “Gravity” was released. It’s a science-fiction drama featuring Sandra Bullock and George Clooney and directed by Alfonso Cuaron, the same director behind “Children of Men,”…
Jennifer Driscoll replaces Jennifer Colby as the replacement media specialist
The Media Specialist position has been filled by a myriad of individuals this year. After Linda Livingstone took an extended leave following family medical issues, Jennifer Colby took over the…
Policymakers seek to eliminate summer break for Michigan students
The traditional three-month summer for Michigan schools may be nearing it’s end, as the state legislature and the governor want to give schools the ability to go to what they…
You smell that?
A large chemical filtration system beneath the science classrooms, unknown to current administrators until January, has become clogged by an unknown substance. The obstruction was first detected because of an…
Filling with vapor
The vapor spiraled upward, dissipating into the air around him. He lifted the electronic cigarette, or e-cigarette, back up to his mouth, took another puff, then carefully tucked it back…
International Baccalaureate program gives students a tougher challenge than previously imagined
As the class of 2014 approaches graduation, 16 seniors are left wondering if they will graduate with more than a high school diploma. These International Baccalaureate diploma candidates who are…
Minimum wage change would affect students
Senior Abbi Kemperman works a part-time job at Classic Pizza. In addition to the time she spends at school, equivalent to a full-time job in itself, she said she spends…
Childish Gambino's 'Because the Internet' not as good as his first effort
Donald Glover has established himself as a comedian, writer, actor and rapper. He has writeen for such shows and “30 Rock” and acted in the show “Community” in addition to…