Should Women Be Drafted in the War?
Ken Casey, Writer
March 12, 2020
Women have been fighting for equal rights for decades, so, when they heard rumors of a potential World War III after the Iranian attacks, why did the fight for these rights stop abruptly? In January of 2020, a lot of Americans were fearful that our country would go to war. An Iranian General was ...
Part 2: Mix and Match
Styel Mechling, Writer
November 11, 2019
This week’s issue is about a topic that I have been pondering lately. Me, a biracial female with a white father and a black mother, love seeing people of different races in a relationship when I walk down the hallway, the street, or really anywhere. But, I have recently noticed that biracial couples a...
Students and Trick-Or-Treating
November 5, 2019
To some, trick-or-treating is for children. In movies such as Monster House, there always seems to be an ever-present worry that one is “too old” to trick-or-treat, but at what age are you supposed to stop? Believe it or not, many high school students across the country still go trick-or-treating...
Is Homework Really A Teachers Best Friend?
Abby Salak, Author
October 22, 2019
Homework. Teachers love it, students hate it. That’s the stereotype, right? Well, I asked some teachers at MHS how they really feel about homework, and whether or not they think these stereotypes are fair and represent all teachers’ opinions. Pre-calculus and Calculus teacher Mr. Urban said, “For...
Pineapple on Pizza
Sasha Brown, author
October 21, 2019
What food is eaten by 13% of the population every day, with 3 billion sold each year? If you were thinking pizza, then you are correct. The word ‘pizza’ originates back to Italy in the year 997. Pizza became popular in the United States after soldiers stationed in Italy, during World War II, bro...
Part 1: The Root Problem
Styel Mechling, writer
October 9, 2019
Hair is an interesting thing. It can be curled, straightened, crimped, braided, twisted, and even shaved in the most peculiar ways. But, there is a certain type of hair that constantly gets questioned, pushed to the side, and treated unfairly. Well, for those who have any questions about their crazy...
A Scoop Or A Freeze?
Spencer Skaggs, Writer
October 4, 2019
Who doesn’t love ice cream? Whether it’s for an after school treat, a birthday party, or a celebration following a game, ice cream seems like a universal indulgence. It is a tradition that transcends all generations. There are two main frozen treat establishments in Martinsville: the Inside Scoop ...
The Teacher’s Test
Styel Mechling, writer
October 4, 2019
Every so often, teachers have to go through a process of evaluation. Most of the time, the evaluations are done by higher ups like the principal. Recently, the question of whether or not this method is effective has risen. Some schools have started using students as their main evaluators for more ...
Why Only Women?
Ken Casey, Writer
September 12, 2019
On September 6th, 2019, Martinsville High School held its first convocation of the school year. The students were misled that the convocation would focus on bullying, as it usually does. Instead, the convocation mainly drew attention to sexual assault and harassment, with a 3-minute talk on cyber-bullyi...
Standardized Test or Standardized Stress?
Olivia Ostler, Author
September 10, 2019
About three or more times a year, we as students are forced to take standardized tests over math, english, social studies, and science. We drag ourselves out of bed that morning dreading the hours of constant testing to come. We are told the night before to get some sleep and eat a good breakfast, so we...
Presidential Address
Savannah Baugh, Writer
May 9, 2019
On January 8th, President Donald Trump addressed the nation on most major news channels regarding border security and his proposed border wall. The President partially shut down the government on December 22 in an attempt to get his agenda passed. The government was shut down for a total of 35 days,...
Broly: The Man, The Myth, The Legend
Alice Pickering, Writer
April 4, 2019
Warning: There will be spoilers for those who want to see this movie. From 1986 to now, the Dragon Ball franchise has aired its shows on TV: Dragon Ball from 1986 to 1989, Dragon Ball Z from 1989 to 1996, and, most recently, Dragon Super starting in 2015. Due to how long this series has run, there have been...
Shelby Craig, Writer
March 13, 2020 • No Comments
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...
Maggie Coffey, Writer
March 12, 2020 • No Comments
Miles Anderson is a current senior at MHS with a passion for swimming. He started swimming about seven years ago and has loved the sport ever since. Last summer, when Anderson...
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Katie Reeves, Writer
March 12, 2020 • No Comments
About nine months ago, one of our high school teachers received news he never thought he would hear. Fast forward to now, and Mr. Sturgeon, one of Martinsville High School’s...
Dylan Archer, Writer
January 31, 2020 • No Comments
Most people are hungry after school and need a snack to hold them over until dinner. Below are five healthy snacks that anyone can make! Fruit leathers are a healthier...
January 21, 2020
Merry Mac Presents “James and the Giant Peach”
December 6, 2019
A Modern Taste To The Town: 21 North
April 17, 2019
Nailing It: Nails by Sidney and Girlfriends
April 17, 2019