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...
The Rainbows of the Red and Blue
Alice Pickering, Writer
February 25, 2019
In March of 2018, the inspirational movie Love, Simon was released. The movie is just like every other coming-of-age story, but it told a story that we don’t typically see on the big screen. Based on the novel Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda, both center around a gay teen finding his way through ...
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