It may not be English class, but this teacher still loves poetry. Psychology and economics teacher Nat Player reads his classes poetry every Friday to open their mind and help spark a new interest. “For my first 10 years as a teacher, I used to read these humorous newspaper columns on Fridays,” Player said. “The…Continue Reading Poetry Friday
When his son was born, he wrote “Lull.” It’s a lullaby about being a father. He didn’t plan to write it, but it just happened. English teacher Daniel Dubois has been singing for 15 years, and writing songs such as “Lull” for 10 years. His students are lucky enough to hear some of his songs…Continue Reading The Music Man
It is zero dark thirty, as the military would call it. The day begins with a set of push ups. The blood starts rushing. A hit of endorphins quickly follows and any sleepiness wears off. The retired Air Force veteran leads his JROTC cadets in a vigorous, early morning workout. Sergeant John Carbon is a…Continue Reading No pain, no gain
One by one, ALE students were carefully paired with their online buddies. The new National Honor Society (NHS) virtual ALE Buddy Program launched for the first time this school year. NHS teacher coordinator, Summer Manchester, has worked tirelessly with ALE department head Karen Pumphrey to plan the new program. “The Buddy Program began the Fall…Continue Reading Buddy Program
By Kira Sandys After a tight presidential race, the Electoral College casted their official votes on December 14, 2020. But how does the electoral college work? First, let’s take a look at the history behind it all! According to Clark High School government teacher Cristina Johnson, the Electoral College was a compromise made at the…Continue Reading A man with a plan
By Annabelle Podmore Honey bees hate the smell of bananas. Bananas contain the same compound as a bee’s alarm pheromone, so they think they’re being attacked. They also don’t like waking up before 10:00 a.m, and they won’t leave the hive if it’s less than 55°. These sorts of things you pick up as a…Continue Reading Bee-ing earthy
By Annabelle Podmore Over the river and through the woods. Social studies teacher Heather Draker lives on 15 acres of land in Canyon Lake. Her mother-in-law also lives on their property, beyond a creek. In a house made out of a shipping container. “When we got pregnant, we knew that we wanted our parents to…Continue Reading Environmental estate
By Amanda Gaupp Thanksgiving break- the perfect time to feast with your family on a variety of dishes, and of course the main prize, a turkey. But my plans were different this Thanksgiving. On November 28, 2019, I became a vegetarian. For a few months I had considered becoming a vegetarian. Frightened by videos of…Continue Reading The vegetarian view
She heard footsteps below her in the basement. Lying in her bed, she was frozen in fear and unable to move. For some people, paranormal experiences are horrible and life altering. Luckily, for junior Chloe Murphy and her family, the spirits in her home meant no harm. “The spirits that lived there were nice ones,…Continue Reading House of Horrors
Ever since I was about four or five years old, Halloween has always been one of my favorite holidays. A big part of this was contributed by my neighbor’s annual Halloween party. This get together was only with three other families, but that’s what made it extra special, since all the parents were good friends…Continue Reading Trick-or-Treat Traditions