The countdown to burnout starts the moment you get to high school. No matter how motivated you are, you are prone to burn out. But how you decide to deal with it is what makes or breaks your academic career. Many...

In a world where self-defense is increasingly important, MHS Security Guard Kamal Minkah, a former police officer, nationally ranked boxer and current karate sensei, has spent the past two decades dedicating...

Before holiday break each year, Student Government members spend countless hours organizing hundreds of gifts to deliver for Merrillville students. But they don’t mind. Student Government President...

Waking up at 6 A.M., going to school from 7:30 A.M. to 2:15 p.M., participating in numerous clubs before having dance practice from 5 to 8 PM may seem long, arduous, and hefty for any normal person. However,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...