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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...

Robotics team heads to State competition

Laila Thigpen, Staff Writer March 4, 2024

After competing at a tournament in South Bend, the Robotics team earned a spot in the State Championship tournament this weekend.  The robotics club is a S.T.E.M based club in which students code,...

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...

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...

Special spots to share with your special someone

Special spots to share with your special someone

Akaya Coker, Staff Writer February 7, 2024

Valentine's Day may be over, but it's not too late to take that special someone to the perfect date spot. Here are my top 8 date spots in the local area. These spots are affordable, fun, and have a great...

Senior Wiley Creal shows off one of his hoodies.

Senior hopes to inspire with his clothing brand

Erin Mukes, Staff Writer January 24, 2024

Watching YouTube videos about creating your own business inspired Senior Wiley Creal to actually begin his own business. Creal, a multi-sport athlete and an entrepreneur, has created his very own platform...

Spend some time with friends, family making these tasty treats

Akaya Coker, Staff Writer December 22, 2023

Every year kids and parents alike set cookies out for Santa Claus as a thank you for gifts set under the tree. However, the biggest debate is which cookie Santa would appreciate the most. Some people say...

Exchange student gets taste of America

Cameron Lasley, Staff Writer December 20, 2023

Maksymilian Pospiech, a senior from Poland, was here at MHS as part of a foreign exchange program.  Pospiech, who is traveling to finish the year in Los Angeles, enjoyed the differences he found here,...

Students find tattoos are self-therapy, self-expression

Students find tattoos are self-therapy, self-expression

Savannah Cantrell, Managing Editor December 3, 2023

While others may go for a nice relaxing spa day or a slow yoga session as a form of self-therapy, Senior James Veal sits down in the artist’s chair, lets the relaxing buzz of the tattoo gun run across...

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Students explore creativity through the lens of a camera

Paige LaBelle, Staff Writer December 3, 2023

Recently, there has been a surge of students at Merrillville High School who have found a passion for photography. Throughout the halls, one can see students carrying their camera around, hoping to...

Chick-fil-A offers new hot, spicy sandwich

Chick-fil-A offers new hot, spicy sandwich

Massiah Edmondson, Staff Writer November 4, 2023

Chick-fil-A’s honey pepper pimento sandwich is the newest thing out. The franchise is switching up their original chicken sandwich for the first time and also offering their fall milkshake.    This...

Stuck for a costume? Look to movies for inspiration

Savannah Cantrell, Managing Editor October 25, 2023

This year has seen many blockbuster films, shows, events, and many more iconic moments in pop culture. Now with Halloween just around the corner, costumes are on everyone’s mind to make their best references...

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