Holiday Tips and Tricks
Peyton Smith, Writer
December 9, 2019
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. Shopping, family, cooking, and decorating all happening at once. Do not worry though, here are some tricks and tactics to get ...
A Sea of Red
Ken Casey, Writer
December 9, 2019
On Tuesday, November 19th, 2019, 20,000 teachers, students, and parents rallied together at the statehouse for the Red for Ed movement. As people flooded towards the statehouse, the view above looked like “The Red Sea” with a swarm of protesters speaking out on behalf of students and teachers. ...
Blizzard Blitz
Macie Crawmer, Editor
December 6, 2019
Ready to run?! Saturday, December 7th, MHS is holding its first annual Blizzard Blitz event. The entry fee is $20, and all proceeds go towards the school’s student fund. If you don’t feel like running, walking is always an option! First and second-place finishers of both genders will receive a med...
How To Stay Safe When Walking Alone
Dylan Archer, Writer
December 3, 2019
Walking by yourself, especially at night, can be frightening and even dangerous. It is almost inevitable that at some point, most people will have to walk by themselves. Here are a few tips that will help you be safe when you’re walking alone... First and foremost, walk with confidence and p...
Gift Giving for Happier Holidays
Maggie Coffey, Writer
December 2, 2019
Some children wake up on Christmas morning to dozens of gifts, while others wake up to grumbling bellies and frozen fingers. There are millions of homeless people in the United States who struggle to provide for their everyday needs. In the harsh, unforgiving climate of the holidays, they must combat ...
Red For Ed at the Indiana State House
Ken Casey, Writer
November 18, 2019
Tomorrow, November 19th, over 14,000 teachers and concerned community members from Indiana will meet at the statehouse to stand up for the #RedForEd movement. Over 80 teachers in the Martinsville school district will be attending this major event. Many schools in surrounding areas have closed for the event...
POV of a Pub Student
Millie Foley, Writer
November 11, 2019
Have you ever wondered what a day in the life of a publications student looks like? Are you curious about whether or not you would enjoy the class? Day to day events vary every now and then, but here is a peek inside room 301A from 1:35-2:40. The bell rings and fifth period begins. Mr. Perry calls the clas...
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...
A New Start
Anna Foley, Writer
October 29, 2019
This 2019-2020 school year has been a year full of changes for the MHS staff and students. Below are some of the many new additions: Three years ago, the MSD of Martinsville decided it was time to go tech, so students and teachers received Chromebooks. This year, the contract for the Chromebo...
State Bound!
Ash Olson, Author
October 25, 2019
The MHS Marching Artesians have marched their way to ISSMA state finals for the first time in four years! Their show, “The Deadline,” is about a journalist who is procrastinating, but has a deadline to meet for the latest newspaper issue. The setting is a 1960’s newsroom; during the show, the ...
Football Injuries
Olivia Ostler, Author
October 22, 2019
Friday night football games are some of the most popular events to go to in Martinsville during the first months of the school year. The MHS football team has worked extremely hard this season and have had to make several adjustments due to injuries. This year has been one for the books when it comes...
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...
Dylan Archer, Writer
December 3, 2019 • No Comments
Walking by yourself, especially at night, can be frightening and even dangerous. It is almost inevitable that at some point, most people will have to walk by themselves. Here...
Maggie Coffey, Writer
December 2, 2019 • No Comments
Some children wake up on Christmas morning to dozens of gifts, while others wake up to grumbling bellies and frozen fingers. There are millions of homeless people in the United...
Red For Ed at the Indiana State House
November 18, 2019
November 11, 2019
Students and Trick-Or-Treating
November 5, 2019
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...
Spencer Skaggs, Writer
December 2, 2019 • No Comments
It is a winter wonderland outside, but a nightmare on the road. The only con to the festive season is the frigid cold and the slick, dangerous asphalt. The first snow of the...
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