Many teens use technology to distract them from their everyday life, Junior Jo Ale Thomas uses her baking skills.  “I wanted to be on my phone less than I was, I actually wanted to have something...

Kruiz Cooper-Pullen is a normal high school student just like everyone else, but with one exception. He has a very successful and profitable photography business.He has worked for many famous companies...

The Merrillville robotics team is celebrating a major achievement after securing a spot at the state championship. With months of hard work, problem solving, and teamwork, the students are eager to take...

With Valentine’s Day fast approaching, many are thinking of unique ways to show their love and appreciation. For one local student, flowers have become the perfect expression of care. Meet Rosa Blevins,...

Valentine's Day is a special day to spend with your loved one and there are many restaurants and fun activities that you can do. One of the best restaurants around here is Lucrezia Italian Ristorante...

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...