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...

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...

After many years of waiting, the Wicked movie adaptation, directed by Jon M. Chu, has finally hit theaters, with Cynthia Erivo starring as Elphaba and Ariana Grande as Galinda. As someone who has been...

From pencil taps, to passing notes under desks, to airdropping answers from a phone to other students, the nature of cheating has evolved greatly over the years, and new innovative methods are still being...

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...

Bouncing back from their early loss from Crown Point, Merrillville is on a six-game winning streak as they approach the start of sectionals Friday. The team has several hidden gems, one being the dynamic...

It’s that time of year again where MHS celebrates Halloween with trick or treating around the track. Track or Treat, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. this Wednesday, is for the young kids of the Merrillville community...

When Fallon Thigpen, who plays the main character in  Mockingbird, walks onto the stage, she is filled with anticipation.  “I’m excited to see the play come together after we worked months on...

While watching a Friday night football game it may look like senior John Peters never leaves the field. Between playing defense and offense Peters is all over. “I enjoy football to a certain point,”...

With the Halloween season coming around, horror movies are going to be everywhere; theaters, streaming services, and even in your own home. Horror movies have a very diverse genre, with the villains...

At the early age of 9 years old, Coach Adam Kessler began his strength training journey. With the help of his father, he gained a big head start using 4-inch movements and 5-pound dumbbells for his routine...