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Trends Survey

Trends Survey

Olivia Allen, writer November 8, 2017

What’s the most trendy place to go to in Martinsville? What’s your favorite app? Tell us your thoughts here in just two questions. Thanks! Click Here!!!  

Leg Hair 500

Leg Hair 500

Alexa Shrake, Writer October 13, 2017

“FTK! FTK! FTK! FTK!” For the past three years Martinsville High School students have been chanting FTK (For The Kids), and will be for many years to come. Students who are involved in Dance Marathon...

College Crunch

College Crunch

Crystal Bailey, Writer September 6, 2017

From experiencing the excitement of a new country on exchange, joining the greek life on campus, or cheering on your team at your first college basketball game, college is considered the best four years...

No Paper, No Impact

No Paper, No Impact

Jianni Adams, Writer April 10, 2017

You walk down the halls and spot a student lugging their broken backpack and their broken dreams by the strap while steadily humming old hymns of better, happier times. You approach them to see if they’re...

Sneaking in a Healthy Diet

Sneaking in a Healthy Diet

Delaney Nunn, Writer March 23, 2017

There are many ways to involve healthy, vitamin-rich foods in your diet without torturing your tastebuds. By adding coconut oil to a recipe in place of butter, you can knock off tons of fat and calories....

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Comprehensive Studying Guide

Liz Cheatham, Writer March 23, 2017

Does your teacher question you about tear stains on your test? Do you stay up all night cramming, yet you still seem to forget the information when it matters most? Chances are you know the material, but...

Smartphone: Dumb Move

Smartphone: Dumb Move

Kiki Chandler, Writer March 1, 2017

We see it every day. We witness our peers walking down the hallway staring at their phone screens, avoiding conversations. We can see moms standing in line at the supermarket scrolling through online coupons...

An Alternative to Caffeine

An Alternative to Caffeine

Lydia Rector, Writer February 27, 2017

Long days and little sleep: this combination leads to a reliance on the quick fix of caffeine. While the immediate boost is much needed in some situations, it quickly wears off and leaves one back in the...

Origin of Spring Break

Origin of Spring Break

Jianni Adams, Writer February 27, 2017

Whether you plan to hit the beach or hit the couch, we all look forward to a relaxing week in the sun. So close to the end of the year, students all over the nation take part in this celebratory week....

Freedom of Assembly

Freedom of Assembly

Autumn Maurice, Writer February 22, 2017

Many people think our country is falling apart because of the recent presidential election. Whether they're right or not, everybody under the 1st Amendment of the Constitution is free to peacefully protest...

Super Smash Bros. Melee

Super Smash Bros. Melee

Kiki Chandler, Writer January 26, 2017

A Wii, a CRT T.V., and a GameCube controller are the only things you need to play one of the best games that was ever made, Super Smash Brothers Melee (SSBM). SSBM is a fighting game that was developed...

Ways to Help You Love Yourself

Ways to Help You Love Yourself

Andrea Rahman, Writer January 24, 2017

In a society that is always trying to criticize everything and bring you down, staying positive and above the influence is extremely important. It’s so easy to let the negativity from the media and other...

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