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Arinators praise Eternal Sunshine

Arinators praise Eternal Sunshine

March 22, 2024

Ariana Grande has finally released her highly anticipated seventh studio album, which has already reached No. 1 on the Billboard 200. However, the album has been surrounded by controversy, particularly...

Frank Mrvan discusses work in Congress with MHS government students

Frank Mrvan discusses work in Congress with MHS government students

Savannah Cantrell, Managing Editor March 22, 2024

This past Friday morning, Indiana’s District 1 U.S. Representative Frank Mrvan paid Merrillville High School a visit to speak to Mr. Winters’ government classes about what he does in Congress to properly...

Students set to end staff domination in annual hoops showdown

Students set to end staff domination in annual hoops showdown

Zaria Terry, Staff Writer March 21, 2024

In a much anticipated showdown, the students of Merrillville High School are set to face off against their teachers and staff members in the annual basketball game.  It has been over a decade since...

Voter registration deadline

Savannah Cantrell, Managing Editor March 12, 2024

Voting season has come around, and now is the time to exercise your right to vote!  If you will be 18 by November 2024, you are eligible to register to vote. To be able to vote during the Indiana Primary...

“Oops! Forgot to tell you it’s actually my last day!” – Early Grads, CO ’24

Erin Mukes, Writer March 11, 2024

With passions for branching out into more, seniors across the school are passionate about finishing their high school journey early. For the many graduating seniors, expediting their high school career...

“Honey! The pizza’s ready!” – Pizza Hut

Destiny Givens, Editor March 11, 2024

All Pizza-Huts released their new hot honey pizza earlier this year. The hot honey trend has been taking on the food industry all over the country. This addition to pizza has brought on an elevated taste...

The MHS Radioactive team (far left) is shown with member of its winning alliance.

Robotics team wins State Championship

Laila Thigpen, Staff Writer March 4, 2024

The MHS Robotics team Radioactivity recently won the state championship as part of a 3-team alliance. The robotics club is a S.T.E.M based club in which students code, program and build robots. They...

Williams leads Pirates to DAC title

Williams leads Pirates to DAC title

Joshua Jordan, Staff Writer February 27, 2024

Ever since he was born, Jaeden Williams has been around basketball, developing a deep love for the game. His love became deeper ever since.  However, he also found out he had to prove some doubters...

Caidyn Morgan performs on the uneven parallel bars.

Senior gymnast advances to Regional competition

Noah Molenda, Staff Writer February 27, 2024

At the Gymnastics Sectional Championship, the Pirate gymnasts placed 6th as a team, and Senior Caidyn Morgan placed 6th on beam with a Regional qualifying score of 9.225. Morgan also placed 6th in the...

A24’s newest show guaranteeing us one “Hell” of a time

A24’s newest show guaranteeing us one “Hell” of a time

Justice Campbell, Staff Writer February 26, 2024

When it comes to YouTube, animations have become a common sight. From story time animations to speed drawings and short films, there's no shortage of animated content. However, there are some indie projects...

8 influential black activists that helped shape history

8 influential black activists that helped shape history

Justice Campbell, Staff Writer February 25, 2024

In honor of Black History Month, take a look at some of the influential activists who've strived to make our country a better place.   Bayard Rustin (March 17, 1912-August 24, 1987) Whenever...

Open Mic Night showcases students talents

Open Mic Night showcases students’ talents

Destiny Givens, Editor February 21, 2024

Open Mic Night first debuted in December, allowing students time to express themselves artistically. Open Mic Night has been popular among students letting them have time after school to show off their...

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