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Hurricane Laura

Annie Beers, Writer October 8, 2020

From August 20-29, Hurricane Laura struck the Gulf Coast. It was a powerful storm; some people even lost their lives. The community has come together through these devastating times to rebuild what was...

Mrs. Ndiritu with students

Martinsville High School’s New Principal

Dylan Archer and Lexy Bryant October 8, 2020

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 now.  When Ndiritu was a...

The Glass Fire burns a forest above Silverado Trail in St. Helena, California, on Sunday, September 27, 2020.

California’s Record- Setting Fires

Katie Reeves, Writer October 8, 2020

According to officials, the wildfires in California have burned an area larger than the size of Delaware leaving 10 people dead.  Firefighters are continuing to fight over two dozen wildfires all over...

The result of being rough on the environment, and we can prevent it from happening.

Climate Change

Dylan Archer, Writer April 28, 2020

The idea of man-made climate change has existed for nearly 45 years now dating back to 1975 when Wally Broecker published “Are we on the brink of a pronounced global warming?” in Science Journal. How...

MSD of Martinsvilles five school board members smiling for the camera.

Board Meeting on Zoom?

Macey Staley, Editor April 28, 2020

The life we are living right now is unprecedented in every way. We are finding new ways to do everything, and this includes monthly school board meetings. MSD held its first virtual board meeting via Zoom....

The Coronavirus viewed under a microscope seeing what the virus really looks like.

Myths and Facts of the Coronavirus

Levi Suter, Writer April 28, 2020

By now, everyone has heard about the infamous Coronavirus. There are many myths and rumors being told that are simply not true, though. The first case of Coronavirus (COVID-19) was reported in Wuhan,...

A person holds their hand out, trying to keep from getting the Coronavirus.

Corona Virus Closes Schools

Shelby Craig, Writer March 13, 2020

Corona is headed our way, and the students and teachers at Martinsville High School are doing their best to prepare for the worst. In these last few days, the sickness has been getting progressively worse,...

Emily Crabb, president of the club, cuts plastic bags into sections for mats.

Mats For the Homeless

Emily Crabb, Writer March 12, 2020

The new Crochet and Knitting Club is doing a plastic bag drive and will make mats out of the bags collected! When finished, the mats will go to the homeless citizens of Martinsville.  The drive started...

Mrs. Clodfelter stands at her beloved Purdue podium as she teaches the class.

One of the Greats

Maryn Frazier, Writer March 12, 2020

Mrs. Judy Clodfelter is more than just a teacher; she is a role model and a well-respected member of this community. She has impacted many MHS students for the better, but, sadly, her teaching career is...

A student shot a basketball into the hoop at the Martinsville High School gym.

The March Madness Bracket

Levi Suter, Writer March 10, 2020

Not only is March the beginning of Spring, but it is also an important month for college basketball fans as well!  March Madness, the college basketball tournament, is an event that captivates a national...

A girl votes at her polling place in her hometown.

How to Vote and Why

Alyssa McGauley, Writer March 10, 2020

Voting can be seen as complicated, stressful, and even tedious. Many Americans feel that they don’t have enough time to vote or that voting isn’t even worth it. Others do not even know how to register...

Photo of rewind 4k camera and IASB rules and regulations form

Rewind Competing in IASB

Ash Olson, Writer March 6, 2020

The MHS Radio and Television (RTV) students are competing in the annual Indiana Association of School Broadcasters (IASB) contest on Monday, March 9th. The MHS Rewind class is one of fifty-two high schools...

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