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Friday the 13th

Friday the 13th

Lizbeth Agyemang, Staff Writer November 12, 2020

Friday the 13th, also known as the unluckiest day, is a superstition that has been around for many years. However, no one really knows where this superstition originated from. There are a lot of different...

Dance: Moving Through the Pandemic

Dance: Moving Through the Pandemic

Kayla Francis, Staff Writer November 10, 2020

What did this pandemic take away from us? For me, it did not just take away my freedom to travel, see loved ones, and go out shopping or to the store. The pandemic took away my beloved passion and bond...

Among Us Yellow Impostor !

Is There A Distraction Among Us?

Ysabelle Dela Cruz, Staff Writer October 1, 2020

A sensational game is seemingly taking the whole world by storm, and this game is called Among Us. Toddlers, teens, parents, grandparents, and people worldwide are enjoying this mobile mafia game, which...

Anime: Looking for a Change in Pace?

Anime: Looking for a Change in Pace?

Ysabelle DelaCruz, Staff Writer May 6, 2020

If you’re looking for a new genre of film to indulge in, here are three animated films/series to get you started. Although at times the term ‘anime’ gets a bad reputation, it is really just like...

Censored journalists find writing opportunities through Minecraft

Censored journalists find writing opportunities through Minecraft

Rylee Farrar, Staff Writer May 6, 2020

Censorship is a hot topic in the world of journalism, and it's played a major role regarding public news delivery. Deciding whether or not a story line is appropriate for the audience can cause it to be...

New Korean film Parasite is Best Film of the Year

New Korean film “Parasite” is Best Film of the Year

Doris Lee, Staff Writer March 6, 2020

"A miracle of a film. It feels like Bong Joon-ho’s already extraordinary career has been building to this: a riotous social satire that’s as gloriously entertaining as it is deeply sardonic." - John...

2020 Vision

2020 Vision

Jessica Stochel, Staff Writer January 3, 2020

"See you next year!" "See you next decade!" "What's the best resolution?" "1080p." In hindsight, these were probably not the most spectacular jokes we've ever heard, but we make the most of...

Real Talk: The Truth About Lies

Real Talk: The Truth About Lies

Doris Lee, Staff Writer January 3, 2020

"The truth doesn't cost anything, but a lie could cost you everything." lie [ lahy ] noun a false statement made with deliberate intent to deceive; an intentional untruth; a falsehood. We...

Welcoming a New Year

Welcoming a New Year

Kavita Parasuraman, Editor-in-Chief January 3, 2020

Happy New Year! Hopefully 2019 was a wonderful and unforgettable year for everyone. If this year did not go as planned, I hope 2020 treats you much better! Personally, I felt that this year flew by, but...

Champ captures his title once again

Champ captures his title once again

Ryan Real, Staff Writer December 6, 2019

On November 15 the Tournament of Champions for the highly acclaimed show Jeopardy ended with a comeback. James Holzhauer came out victorious, but had something to prove, despite his winning streak. After...

Real Talk: Under Pressure

Real Talk: Under Pressure

Ysabelle Dela Cruz, Staff Writer December 6, 2019

"So you're telling me a stress ball isn't for throwing at people who stress you out?" Students were asked about their experiences in school. This survey was conducted with 51 students, teachers, and parents...

SWMHS marching band competes at TOB championships

SWMHS marching band competes at TOB championships

Brianna Kovach, Staff Writer November 1, 2019

After a long season the SWMHS Marching Band finally performed for Tournament Of Bands Championships. First, they had States on October 19, where they won fifth out of sixth place. They performed their...

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