The Debate Over The Better Streaming Network
Abby Salak, Writer
January 13, 2020
Technology invented in the last decade has made it easier than ever to turn on a movie without ever leaving the couch. There’s a seemingly unlimited number of streaming services, with two of the most popular ones being Netflix and Hulu. With over 140,000 titles on Netflix and Hulu combined, it’s no su...
Frozen 2 Movie Review
Ken Casey, Writer
December 19, 2019
Frozen 2, the movie we’ve all been waiting for. With Frozen being released in 2013, fans have been shivering with anticipation for six long years. Whether you have seen the film once or a hundred times, everyone can admit that it’s a film that leaves you wanting more. In Frozen 2, we are reintr...
Elf The Musical Coming To MHS
December 13, 2019
Elf The Musical is coming to MHS this Friday! Stage director Rick Armstrong, vocal director Mark Yount, and Orchestra Pit director Ken Belt are responsible for a cast of over 80 members. “An average set can take five to six weeks to build, but this took around six weeks. We’ve been working on...
All About Disney+
Ash Olson, Writer
December 2, 2019
Disney just added a new streaming site they’re calling Dinsey+. This service allows users to watch over 600 Disney movies or shows at any time. The first hint of a Disney streaming option was announced in August of 2017. Disney’s CEO, Robert Iger, made statements claiming Disney content would be rem...
The @TheSunVanished Twitter Mystery
Alice Pickering, Writer
November 5, 2019
Help. On April 30th of 2018, Twitter page @TheSunVanished tweeted out just one word: help. The next three tweets sent were written as though you could hear the panic behind them. The darkness surrounding them. Leaving you hanging for long periods of time, the user would hold off and stay silent, but...
Seeing Through Reality
Ken Casey, Writer
October 24, 2019
Everyone loves reality TV. Young or old, we can all find pleasure in stepping into someone else’s shoes. One of the most popular reality TV shows is Big Brother. This year, the show aired its 21st season. Although the show is loved by millions across the nation, the production received some backla...
Tik Tok Uprise
Anna Foley, Writer
September 3, 2019
You are walking through the halls of MHS. Two teenage girls add the phrase “and I oop” to their conversation. You are astonished by the language they are speaking. What could those words mean? Where did they come from? I have one answer for you: Tik Tok. Tik Tok is a lip sync app that allows you to...
Shane Dawson and Ryland Adams Engagement
Ken Casey, Writer
May 7, 2019
Shane Dawson has been an iconic face on YouTube since 2008. Recently, his content has exploded with conspiracies and documentary type videos about other well-known people. On October 24th, 2016, Dawson announced his relationship to the world: he was dating YouTuber Ryland Adams. On March 19th, 2018, the...
Maggie Coffey, Writer
January 22, 2020 • No Comments
With about ninety certified faculty members and over seventy-five rooms devoted to the education of students, Martinsville High School offers many academic opportunities to...
Peyton Smith, Writer
December 9, 2019 • No Comments
It’s December and you know what that means...the temperatures go down and the green and red decorations go up! It’s the holiday season and ‘tis the season to be stressed....
December 9, 2019
December 6, 2019
How To Stay Safe When Walking Alone
December 3, 2019
Maggie Coffey, Writer
January 21, 2020 • No Comments
On the third Monday of January, students are liberated from the responsibilities of school. This is great news for many students, but why exactly are students allowed to enjoy...
Ash Olson, Writer
December 6, 2019 • No Comments
Merry Mac performers, along with the Martinsville Arts Council, are bringing the production of James and the Giant Peach to life. The play is a story about a young...
December 2, 2019
December 2, 2019
A Modern Taste To The Town: 21 North
April 17, 2019
Nailing It: Nails by Sidney and Girlfriends
April 17, 2019