The Natural Disaster That Was 2017
Andrea Rahman, Writer
February 7, 2018
Last year marked the most expensive year on record regarding the costs of natural disasters in the United States. Totaling $306 billion, these expenses shattered the 2005 record of $215 billion. To add to the initial costs of the disasters, the prices of gas, water, and food almost always inflate as w...
John Green’s Turtles All the Way Down Review
Piper Nesbit, Yearbook Editor
December 1, 2017
Filed under Opinion
Nearly six years after the release of his last book, The Fault in Our Stars, John Green is back, and yep, he did it once again. Just like he always does, Green managed to create the perfect mixture of friendship, romance, and heartache, and somehow, magically put it into words for his latest young-adult n...
#NotMyRodrick
Kiki Chandler and Kodey Williams, Writers
May 11, 2017
Filed under Opinion
April 1, 2007: the day a legacy was born. We can all remember running into our elementary school book fair and picking up the latest book of Diary of a Wimpy Kid. The “cheese touch," Fregley, and Rodrick’s band “The Loaded Diaper” are all things Diary of a Wimpy Kid fans wish they could’ve e...
Feminism: Is it Needed?
Autumn Maurice, Mickey Marsh, and Madelyn Guinn
March 8, 2017
Filed under Opinion
A teacher’s thoughts on Betsy DeVos
February 8, 2017
One of the great things about the United States is our public education system. Is it perfect? Far from it. Standardized testing, and the emphasis therein, loss of teacher autonomy, political bureaucracy (just to name a few) are some of the looming problems evident in our system. So does something n...
Split: A Twisted Masterpiece
February 2, 2017
Filed under Arts and Entertainment, Opinion
Split only being rated at 73% by Rotten Tomatoes and 7.5/10 by IMDB is absolutely insane to me seeing as it deserves even beyond a 100% rating. This movie deserves every honorable movie award in existence…it is incredible! The dedicated directors and devoted cast made this movie one to remember. ...
Best Bromance Ever
Kiki Chandler and Piper Nesbit, Writers
February 2, 2017
Filed under Opinion
Obama will be remembered for many things from his eight years in the Oval Office such as being the first black president, the clandestine attack on Osama bin Laden resulting in his death, The Affordable Care Act, improved relations between U.S. and Cuba, and the Iran nuclear deal. However, what arg...
Castlevania: Symphony Of The Night and The Modern Gaming Industry
Isaiah Sherfick, Print Editor
January 9, 2017
I don’t know about the rest of the social, responsible, or interesting world, but I spent a good 60% of my Winter break playing unhealthy amounts of video games. I dabbled in my usual escapes: World of Warcraft, Dark Souls, Metroid, and Super Smash Bros., but I also played two games that I had never...
Fly the W
Brad Perry, Adviser
November 3, 2016
I've been converted. I used to hate watching baseball. It was boring. It was slow paced. It was uneventful. I had a hard time finding a way to stay involved...until this series. Until this series, my wife and I were apathetic about baseball. We decided to watch game one together; this was my first...
A Cynics Guide to Fall
Mya Freed, Writer
October 25, 2016
Filed under Opinion
Take your boyfriend to a pumpkin patch The opportunity is here to do the things everyone looks forward to - the fall staples of pumpkin patching and apple picking! Bringing your boyfriend along is perfect. Have him foraging for the ideal pumpkin, and go get yourself some apple cider. Don’t forget...
Debate Drama
Jianni Adams, Writer
October 24, 2016
Reality television can be quite addicting. Between the Kardashians and the Little Women of LA, people all over the country can watch the flashy drama take place on screen. Now, when the chaos is taking place in a grandiose mansion in the hills where people blow their nose into 20 dollar bills, it can be...
Hillary’s Trump Card
Kiki Chandler, Writer
September 14, 2016
Filed under Opinion
Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton are actually BFF’s and guess what? Trump might be winning the election for her! One of the most popular theories of the 2016 election could mean just that. Being arguably the two most famous political figures in the world right now, presidential candidates Dona...
Crystal Bailey, Writer
April 11, 2018 • No Comments
At one point or another, almost everyone has looked in the mirror and thought, “I could lose a pound or two.” Hundreds of dieting methods exist ranging from various exer...
Spencer Skaggs, Writer
April 9, 2018 • No Comments
School isn’t always enjoyable. It is stressful, grueling, and sometimes boring; but it is very important. The grades that you make today can determine the colleges you ...
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H&M Working to Reduce Textiles in Landfills
February 8, 2018
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Prom is the time of year girls over-stress about everything, especially about finding the right prom dress that falls within in their budget. A quick Google search of dress ...
January 18, 2017 • No Comments
Gary Baker, Online Editor
November 18, 2016 • 1 Comment
I was walking down the street when a ferocious, blue serpent that rose to be as tall as a small building appeared before me. Its mouth was wide open with four sharp teeth...
Hammons: Another Path to Graduation
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Stoney Hayden, Writer
April 9, 2018 • 1 Comment
Martinsville High School’s Indoor Winter Percussion scored a first place win on Saturday, February 17th at their first competition at Franklin Central High School. Martinsvil...