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The Mirror

The Student News Site of Merrillville High School

The Mirror

The Student News Site of Merrillville High School

The Mirror

Senior Brandon Edmondson, also a member of the school's mock trial team, explored a different world at Tuskegee University during the past two summers.

Senior experiences new world with Tuskegee University summer program

Kayla Newbern, Staff Writer September 11, 2025

Many high school students use summer time for rest. But other students use the summer to explore. Senior Brandon Edmondson spent part of his exploring a swamp. The work was part of a summer program...

Lucy McCollum has been a standout for the Pirates and will be taking her talents to Ball State next year.

Talent, drive take volleyball standout to D-I school

Alicia Martinez, Editor September 10, 2025

Playing volleyball came naturally to Senior Lucy McCollum. Paired with her competitive spirit, that talent has earned her a spot at Division 1 college, Ball State University.  Lucy played multiple...

Mr. Haynes honored with guest speaker role

May 30, 2025

Math teacher Josh Haynes knows a lot of students at MHS and has created great bonds with a lot of people while teaching at MHS. He was selected by several seniors to give one of  the graduation speeches...

Senior walk-around brings nostalgia to upcoming graduates

Senior walk-around brings nostalgia to upcoming graduates

Eleanor Lotkowski, Staff Writer May 23, 2025

Schools were full of cheers, applause, hugs, and high-fives when the class of 2025 walked down the halls as they reminisced their childhood during the senior walk-around. Many seniors felt an overwhelming...

Grande adds depth with added tracks

Grande adds depth with added tracks

Paige LaBelle, Staff Writer May 21, 2025

Ariana Grande has released her deluxe edition of her 2024 album eternal sunshine, eternal sunshine deluxe: brighter days ahead. With six new additional tracks, Grande tells of feelings of love and moving...

May 13, 2025

As a Rom-Com lover, I enjoyed Netflix's latest medical drama Pulse, which features high stakes, ambition, and hurricanes. It has made me more interested in medical dramas. Although I haven't watched Grey's...

Grant heads to Miami after being chosen in first round of draft

Grant heads to Miami after being chosen in first round of draft

May 13, 2025

On Thursday April 24th, Kenneth Grant made Merrillville High School history by getting drafted as the 13th pick in the first round of the NFL Draft. “Kenneth has figured out the most simple thing...

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May 6, 2025

Students show off their dresses at last year's prom.

Perfect prom takes lots of planning with an eye on fashion

Janiah Washington, Staff Writer April 27, 2025

For many high school seniors, Prom is more than just a dance. It’s a milestone. From extravagant dresses, makeup, hair, to planned out send offs. With budgets getting up thousands of dollars and months...

Meet this year's Prom candidates

Meet this year’s Prom candidates

Staff Report April 25, 2025

Prom is just a week away. Let's take a minute to get to know the candidates for Prom Queen and King.   Candidates for Prom Queen Divine Atkins Tell me about your involvement here at MHS. At...

John Peters competes in the hurdles last outdoor season. He finished 7th at the State meet last May.

Indoor season an important stepping stone for track athletes

Kyla Degraffenreid March 28, 2025

Cheers echo off the walls, mixing with the starter’s gun and the chatter of determined athletes. In the crowd of chaos, four Merrillville track athletes, Demarco Easter, Jaylen Ramsey, John Peters and...

The faculty watches as the seniors miss a shot during last year's game.

It’s all fun and games on Friday as seniors take on faculty

Kai Westbrooks, Staff Writer March 26, 2025

The trash talking has already begun as the school gets ready for the student vs. faculty basketball game. “The staff is always cheating,” Senior Coach Kylie Wells said, echoing a common complaint...

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