Pen preferences are a write of passage
Katie Salko, Features Editor
March 13, 2019
Click-ins vs. lids. Black and blue vs. color. Gel vs. ballpoint. Everyone has different pen preferences and most of us obsess over these small differences to maximize our happiness while stuck in this brick building for seven hours a day. In the midst of our daily lives as students, we need little...
Winners of school-wide Poetry Out Loud are announced
Halli Powers, Reporter
March 13, 2019
As you walk through the halls, you could hear students reciting poetry. To outsiders it may seem strange, but to fellow students and faculty, it’s that time of year again; Poetry Out Loud had made its way back to select English classes. According to the official website, Poetry Out Loud was created...
Live action Disney movie remakes are in the works
Maggy McGuigan, Reporter
March 11, 2019
For generations, Walt Disney has captured the hearts of all ages around the globe with his animated, fantasy movies. With the help of modern computer-generated imagery (CGI) and 3D technologies, these classics are currently being remade into live-action versions. As the New Year comes around, you...
Deaths of celebrities in 2018 prompt reminiscence
Anna DeLibro, Reporter
March 11, 2019
As 2018 comes to an end, we not only start to think about the exciting possibilities of the new year, but the influential people who have shaped the past year, specifically Stan Lee, Stephen Hillenburg, former president George H.W. Bush, and Stephen Hawking. Whether the person contributed to daily pop...
Parkton’s Griswold lights up the community
Katie Salko, Features Editor
March 11, 2019
“Is your house on fire, Clark?” “No, Aunt Bethany, those are the Christmas lights.” National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation is a film that most of us know and love. What better way to get into the holiday spirit than to cuddle up on the couch with your fuzzy Santa socks, flannel pajamas,...
Athletic brands making a comeback
Maggy McGuigan, Reporter
March 11, 2019
If you're struggling to fill your Christmas list at the last minute, look no further than 19 years ago: the 90s. 90’s—inspired trends are characterized by the logos of classic casual-wear brands like FILA, Champion, Puma, and more. It's obvious that our generation is obsessed with bringing...
Rainy summer causes a change in Maryland pumpkins
Katie Salko, Features Editor
March 7, 2019
It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown, Spookley the Square Pumpkin, Halloweentown. When getting into the fall season, we watch movies that create a feel for the season. And what do all of these movies have in common to achieve that autumnal spirit? Pumpkins. This past summer marked its rainiest...
Cyber Monday sales challenge tradition
Maggy McGuigan, Reporter
March 7, 2019
Despite the long lines and aggressive competitors, year after year, customers race to be the first to hit the shelves after Thanksgiving, kicking off the Christmas shopping season. However, in recent years, shoppers have tended to wait until Cyber Monday to get the deals more easily online. Many people...
Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade brings festivity and spirit
Halli Powers, Reporter
February 21, 2019
If you celebrate Thanksgiving, chances are you have heard of the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade; a bunch of big balloons float down the streets of New York City, which are lined with millions of people bundled up in hats and gloves, trying to get a glimpse of the action. If you are a part of the lucky...
Rewearing clothes isn’t a sin
Maggy McGuigan, Reporter
February 21, 2019
A month ago, if someone told me to wear the same things to school for a week, I would have called them crazy. For absolutely no reason at all, I wouldn’t let myself wear any piece of clothing that I had worn the week before. I thought it was a necessity to buy a new outfit for every upcoming event. For...
The science behind essential oils
Anna DeLibro, Reporter
February 14, 2019
With new health trends on the rise, it’s a given that you have heard of essential oils at least once. However, their popularity does not necessarily mean they are understood. Essential oils have been rising in popularity for several years now, and a report from Grand View Research Inc states that...
New branch of UNICEF is introduced
Midori Day, Reporter
February 14, 2019
This fall, a new club was introduced to the school; the United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF). Juniors Gabriella Chalker (’20) and Ashley Cain (’20) decided to start the club, inspired by a student council conference that they went to last year. They heard a key note speaker...
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