James Charles Makeup Pallet
Ken Casey, Writer
February 7, 2019
Filed under Opinion
Internet sensation James Charles has recently released a pallet that is taking the makeup industry by storm. Having sold out nationwide in twenty-four hours, everyone who could not receive the pallet is wondering just how good can this pallet get? While I was at school during the release, that did not stop me f...
Thoughts On: The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina
Alexa Shrake, Writer
December 6, 2018
Filed under Arts and Entertainment, Opinion
On October 26, 2018, The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina, a reboot of Sabrina, The Teenage Witch, was released across the nation on Netflix. Creepy timing before the main characters sixteenth birthday on Halloween. Netflix is being sued for $50 million against a religious group that goes by “Sata...
Netflix Changing TV
Styel Mechling, Writer
November 8, 2018
Filed under Arts and Entertainment, Opinion
In this day and age, if you ask anyone ‘What’s your favorite movie on Netflix,’ chances are they’ll have an answer. With 118 million people subscribed, Netflix continues to create powerful content for every demographic. One of the main audiences these influential movies touch is of a younger au...
Being Biracial In Martinsville
Styel Mechling, Writer
October 26, 2018
Filed under Opinion, Showcase, Student Life
When I found out I was moving to Martinsville last summer, my first question was, “What’s Martinsville?” Once I referred to my family, they all told me stories and fiction of what Martinsville was really like. Being the Sherlock Holmes that I am, I Googled Martinsville and came up with the same resul...
To Vaccinate or Not To Vaccinate?
Becca Clark, Writer
September 26, 2018
Filed under Opinion
Vaccines: an integral part of our society. As students of a public school, vaccines are a requirement which we are all constantly made aware of. Lately, the question of whether or not to vaccinate has become a hot topic among the United States and among our own Martinsville High School. For senior Lea...
Do TV Talent Shows Work?
Sophia Jackson, Writer
May 15, 2018
Filed under Arts and Entertainment, Opinion
Ever heard of Matt Terry? Well, neither have I. However, he won the X Factor in 2016. The common denominators in shows such as the X Factor are similar. The performers have heart-wrenching tales, the judges are funny, and there are some terrible performers that audition in front of thousands, maybe millions, of p...
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. ...
Ken Casey, Writer
February 7, 2019 • No Comments
Martinsville High School is known for many different things. Chess, however, is not one you usually hear. On March 23rd, 2019, the National Chess Competition will be held...
Ken Casey, Writer
December 19, 2018 • No Comments
The Martinsville High School student body had their annual Cancer Awareness Week in October. Teacher Kristi Casey has been putting together this week for the past two years....
10 Ways To Keep On Track This Tri
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Macie Crawmer and Macey Staley, Writers
January 11, 2019 • No Comments
CANDY CANES...a holiday favorite! Dating back to the early 1700s, a German immigrant, August Imgard, was said to have introduced the candy to Americans. In the hundreds of...
Alexa Shrake, Writer
December 7, 2018 • No Comments
It would seem strange that Americans choose to represent themselves as a wild animal to describe their political beliefs, but they have for centuries. A donkey is used to...
Macey Staley, Writer
November 14, 2018 • No Comments
As Artesians, we take pride in our school spirit and aim to exemplify our good character both in and out of school. As many of us know, overall school attitude and behavior...
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