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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

Louis Roy is one of four seniors who celebrated their final season this week.

Tennis team celebrates seniors on their special night

Paige LaBelle, Editor September 26, 2024

The senior night celebration for the boys’ tennis team took place after their home match against River Forest, on Wednesday. The senior boys on the tennis team, Cameron Fields; Cole Hurst; Louis Roy;...

S.A.V.E. club aims to help students stem violence

S.A.V.E. club aims to help students stem violence

Brandon Edmondson, Managing Editor September 17, 2024

Being the child of a homicide victim, F.A.C.E. Supervisor K. Collins knows firsthand the violent experiences that some youth have to suffer through, encouraging her to take on the responsibility of preventing...

Crumbl constantly changing menu continues to shines

Crumbl constantly changing menu continues to shines

Kylie Wells, Staff Writer September 14, 2024

Crumbl Cookie has been a fan favorite since 2017, when it first appeared, due to their unique menu and wide variety, including mini cookies. Crumbl switches up their flavors each week, so no flavor (besides...

Senior Cameron Fields is playing No. 1 singles for the Pirates this year. // Photo by T. DiGrispino

Fields making his mark in No. 1 singles spot

Madyson Robb, Staff Writer September 14, 2024

When senior, Cameron Fields, found out he was becoming the #1 singles player, he took it as a challenge.  “I have that pressure to get better and lead the team,” Fields said. “It drives me …...

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...

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