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Carlton Clay speaks before the NHS Roots & Wings celebration.

Hard work pays off as Clay takes No. 1 spot

Savannah Cantrell, Managing Editor May 27, 2024

After hard work and dedication to his studies and academics for the past four years of his high school career, Carlton Clay has claimed his spot at the top of his class at No. 1.  Clay expressed the...

Army story

Lester McSwain, Staff Writer May 27, 2024

Senior Josh Magallon will play for Roosevelt University next year.

Pirate catcher signs up with Roosevelt University

Tia Ponder, Staff Writer May 27, 2024

Senior Josh Magallon has been playing baseball since 4 years old, and now he’s continuing to follow his passion to college. Last week, he signed to play for Roosevelt University in Chicago. “It...

Softball Story

Adenike Zannou, Staff Writer May 27, 2024

College campuses struggle to find right way to deal with protests

Alicia Martinez, Staff Writer May 27, 2024

Four years ago, the high school graduating class of 2020 had their graduation canceled due to a devastating, unforeseeable circumstance. Now as they have dealt with college life, it is finally time for...

Divine 9 offer members lifelong support

Adenike Zannou, Staff Writer May 14, 2024

In a world where connections are important, graduates find comfort and encouragement in the lasting friendships formed within the Divine Nine. This group of historically Black Greek letter organizations...

CTE classes offer certification to gives students a leg up on jobs

CTE classes offer certification to gives students a leg up on jobs

Alaya Coker, Staff Writer May 13, 2024

This year, Merrillville High students have walked past the new CTE building currently being built behind the school, conjoined into D hallway. CTE classes are Career-Technical Education, meaning that classes...

Women’s basketball players getting their time in the spotlight

Destiny Givens, Editor May 13, 2024

People all over the world have tuned in to watch Women’s sports with the recent popularity among athletes like Caitlyn Clark, Kamilla Cordoso and Angel Reese. This popularity has not always been the...

Sophomore finding early success as a programmer

Sophomore finding early success as a programmer

Alicia Martinez, Staff Writer May 13, 2024

Sophomore Jackson Moreland got an early start to programming as he started his journey in second grade.  Starting with the basic coding program, Scratch, he completed his first project of making characters...

Students spreads uplifting messages

Students spreads uplifting messages

Destiny Givens, Editor May 3, 2024

Jasmine Mabon had a single dream that has now impacted many students' lives at MHS in an attempt to spread positivity and encourage a walk in faith.  Mabon, a sophomore, began small, just leaving small...

New movies missing the magic of earlier Marvel hits

New movies missing the magic of earlier Marvel hits

Adeneke Zannou, Staff Writer April 17, 2024

If you’ve gone to the movies in the last 15 years chances are you’ve watched at least one Marvel movie. They’ve had many box office hits like the Avengers, Guardians of the Galaxy, Iron Man, and...

Sophomore adjusts quickly to demands of track team

Sophomore adjusts quickly to demands of track team

Tia Ponder, Staff Writer April 5, 2024

As the sports seasons change, many students decide to take risks and try new things. Of course, this new experience comes with many opportunities, but many hardships as well. Many new athletes feel that...

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