Season 2 of “Squid Game” was watched over 126 million times in its first week coming out, climbing to the No. 2 most watched on Netflix in its first week out. With the first season being so successful...

On January 20th, Donald J. Trump took office as the 47th President of the United States. It has been three weeks since his inauguration, and each day, something significant is happening. History and...

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...

Last Friday, senior Joy Cantu made history by winning a State championship in the first annual IHSAA competition for girls wrestling. In Merrillville’s first season they were runner ups marking a...

Senior Jayden Valliant has won the Questbridge National College Match scholarship and a full-ride scholarship to Boston College.  Valliant has been working toward this since the middle of his sophomore...

Moana 2 brings fans back to the enchanting world of the Pacific Islands, where the spirit of adventure, self-discovery, and courage continues to shine brightly. Directed by the same creative team behind...

Smile 2 is an American psychological supernatural horror film directed by Parker Fin. It’s the sequel to the movie “Smile” made in 2022, but the real question is, is it worth the watch?  The...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Based on Colleen Hoover’s bestselling novel, It Ends With Us brings a poignant and a thought-provoking story to the big screen. Director Justin Baldoni’s vision beautifully captures the emotional depth...