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...
Dylan Archer and Lexy Bryant
October 8, 2020 • No Comments
For the 2020-2021 school year, Martinsville High School welcomed a new principal, Misty Ndiritu (DAY-REE-TOE). Ms. Ndiritu has come a long way to be in the position she is...
Nellie Dunscombe and Brayden Hall
October 2, 2020 • No Comments
When Coronavirus struck the nation, nobody knew what to think. Should we have been scared, in shock, sad, angry, or in love with the fact that we didn’t have to go back...
April 28, 2020
Why Aren’t Teens Staying Inside?
April 28, 2020
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Preslie Staggs, Writer
April 28, 2020 • No Comments
“Adopt, don’t shop” is a campaign slogan that many animal rights advocates use to promote adopting pets from shelters. Rather than purchasing pets from the pet store,...
Ken Casey, Writer
April 28, 2020 • No Comments
The whole world has been consumed by the Coronavirus pandemic. In the midst of all of this chaos, there is one group of people who are acting different than everyone else:...
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A Modern Taste To The Town: 21 North
April 17, 2019
Nailing It: Nails by Sidney and Girlfriends
April 17, 2019