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The Mirror

The Student News Site of Merrillville High School

The Mirror

The Student News Site of Merrillville High School

The Mirror

Visiting the Shedd Aquarium and its Wild Reef exhibit is a great way to spend a cold day.

Don’t waste your time over winter break

Kylie Wells, Staff Writer December 20, 2024

With Winter and Christmas break approaching, there are plenty of exciting trips and activities that can be enjoyed with family or friends whether it's indoor or outdoors, including baking winter treats...

Pirates find ways to confront fears

Pirates find ways to confront fears

Amillio Nesbitt, Staff Writer December 18, 2024

Whether of the vast sea, death, or even spiders, fears shape how individuals navigate life. Through a series of interviews, Five MHS students and teachers open up about their deepest fears and experiences...

The Peach Cobbler factory offers Pudd-N-Shakes in a variety of flavors.

Peach Cobbler Factory offers sweet surprises for everyone

Bryce Lundin, Staff Writer December 17, 2024

If you have a sweet tooth, The Peach Cobbler Factory is definitely a fun and very interesting place to go. It’s newest location is 610 81st Ave. They have a lot of different types of sweets ranging...

The step team performs during the Homecoming Pep Rally.

Step team members forge new bonds

Coniah Wilson, Staff Writer December 15, 2024

When she was first asked by a friend to join the step team in 7th grade, Paishance Monroe had no idea what she was talking about. But she gave it a shot and fell in love with stepping right away. “For...

Sophomore wants his music to make a difference

Sophomore wants his music to make a difference

Alicia Martinez, Staff Writer December 4, 2024

Music has always inspired acts of violence due to the language depicted in popular songs nowadays. Despite this mentality being pushed onto many young people, Sophomore Zion Eastland wants to use his knowledge...

Katelyn Bell-Logan proudly shows off her bandage after donating during the recent blood drive.

Students, staff make life-saving donations

Jordyn Harris, Staff Writer December 4, 2024

In a show of community spirit and generosity, Merrillville High School hosted its annual blood drive on Thursday, November 21st, encouraging students, faculty, and staff to roll up their sleeves and donate...

Bryson White reviews the rules with newcomer Nikki Martin at a Dungeons & Dragons meeting.

D&D club offers students a chance to let creativity, leadership shine

Donald Parham, Staff Writer December 4, 2024

Imagine that you and other adventurers journey through the land of the Fey with an adventuring party and your campfire walks away from you when you set up camp. Imagine you and your friends go up a large...

Figuring out the best learning method for math

Figuring out the best learning method for math

Alicia Martinez, Managing Editor November 17, 2024

Transitioning from middle school to high school math can be difficult for children. Math has been a difficult subject since elementary school. For most kids nowadays, paper math was primarily used in elementary...

Alicia Martinez and Pedro Hoefferle-Anaya are dressing up like Mavis and Johnny from Hotel Transylvania for Halloween.

Students show creativity with Halloween costumes

Davyona Walton, Staff Writer November 2, 2024

Halloween is right around the corner and some Merrillville High School students are getting their costumes ready for the day. While most people typically purchase their costume online or in stores, we...

A pumpkin roll is the perfect dessert to capture fall flavors.

Fall flavors worth exploring this season

Sabrina Smith, Staff Writer October 30, 2024

The fall season is finally here and there are many new smells in our culinary kitchens. Our culinary teachers have shared great ideas of nice meals and treats for this season. “Anything with pumpkin...

Yes-Interact club gives back to the community

Yes-Interact club gives back to the community

Ameya Calvillo, Staff Writer October 29, 2024

On Friday after school, nine MHS students and two guidance counselors spent three hours at the local food bank, packing boxes, tearing them down, and helping load groceries into cars.  The students...

Friday Flyover event showcases Merrillville's Pirate Pride

Friday Flyover event showcases Merrillville’s Pirate Pride

Staff Report October 22, 2024

While most people were still fast asleep Friday morning, MHS administrators, along with members of the marching band, color guard, dance team and cheer squad were busy preparing for some special guests.  Merrillville...

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