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…
Ocean Bowl squad heads to national tournament in Seattle
The dull hum of the buzzers drones as 10 high school students conjure oceanic knowledge accumulated after hours of poring over books, maps, graphs, bills, virtually anything ocean related. This…
The Ukrainian people deserve better than Putin
In a country that is starving, one man was living large, almost like a king in his palace. While the people in the Ukraine ar stuck in poverty and making…
Evacuate the dance floor
Junior Spencer Vollmers was waiting in the hallway for his cue. As the dance team started their routine during halftime, Vollmers several of his male classmates ran out to join…
Arcade Fire's newly-released album is anything but ordinary
The sounds of Arcade Fire’s fourth and latest album, “Reflektor,” are anything but ordinary. As usual the band has pushed the limits of meshing genres, unique soundscapes and raw emotion.…
Bus driver, lunchroom staff member self-publishes books through Amazon
Though he is known to most of his co-workers and friends as Daniel Joseph Slabaugh (Joe for short), this food and nutrition worker and bus driver has an alter ego,…
Boys, take the hint
Boy meets girl. Boy falls in love. Girl avoids eye contact and all other forms of interaction. Classic tale, right? Boys, if you ever find yourself in a scenario like…