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The Mirror

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“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...

Students examine a crime scene during a criminal justice class.

Students step into world of Criminal Justice

Cameron Lasley, Staff Writer February 20, 2024

Senior Jarrod Davis witnessed his first dead body at the age of 11. Seeing a man lay in the street for two days thinking he was homeless and not knowing he was lifeless encouraged him to become a homicide...

Saniya Lipscomb performs on the balance beam.

Sophomore showing her strength on gymnastics team

Erin Mukes, Staff Writer February 16, 2024

In a stand-out season, Sophomore Saniya Lipscomb has turned various heads with versatile and impressive performances, being top five ranked on all four events. Lipscomb’s performances have been nothing...

Despite some highlights, Usher ultimately disappoints with halftime show

Akaya Coker, Staff Writer February 16, 2024

This previous Sunday, Super Bowl 58 welcomed eight-time Grammy winner Usher as their halftime performer. Usher held the record for the longest halftime performance at almost 13-½ minutes.  All 13...

Fans flock to view Super Bowl commercials

Cameron Lasley, Staff Writer February 16, 2024

There's two types of people on Super Bowl sunday. The diehard football fans banking on a team to win and the diehard commercial fans waiting to see the new commercials and new movies being announced on...

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