Drug Testing
Jaysie Merry, Writer
April 28, 2020
For the past four years, my school has drug tested students from a pool of students who drive to school or who are involved in any extracurricular activities. However, from day one, I have had a problem with this, and, to my surprise, I seem to be the only one. Suppressed to the back of my mind for a coup...
Why Aren’t Teens Staying Inside?
Ken Casey, Writer
April 28, 2020
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: teenagers. During this crisis, it has come to many people’s attention that many teenagers feel that they do not need to self isola...
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...
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
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