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Students find tattoos are self-therapy, self-expression

Students find tattoos are self-therapy, self-expression

Savannah Cantrell, Managing Editor December 3, 2023

While others may go for a nice relaxing spa day or a slow yoga session as a form of self-therapy, Senior James Veal sits down in the artist’s chair, lets the relaxing buzz of the tattoo gun run across...

The Five Nights at Freddys Movie Delights Fans and Breaks Records

The Five Nights at Freddy’s Movie Delights Fans and Breaks Records

Justice Campbell, Staff Writer November 27, 2023

The long-awaited Five Nights at Freddy's movie has finally been released, much to the delight of fans worldwide. After eight years in the making, the film hit theaters and the streaming service Peacock...

New film brings Priscillas story to life

New film brings Priscilla’s story to life

Paige LaBelle, Staff Writer November 26, 2023

This month, the film, Priscilla, came to theaters. The movie follows young Priscilla Presley’s life and her perspective of her relationship with Elvis. The movie is adapted from Priscilla’s 1985 memoir,...

Guilty verdicts alone not enough justice in Elijah McClain case

Erin Mukes, Staff Writer November 4, 2023

Walking home from a local store Elijah McClain, a 23-year-old African American man, was put in a chokehold by a police officer, then injected with ketamine by paramedics, leading to his death. This...

Chick-fil-A offers new hot, spicy sandwich

Chick-fil-A offers new hot, spicy sandwich

Massiah Edmondson, Staff Writer November 4, 2023

Chick-fil-A’s honey pepper pimento sandwich is the newest thing out. The franchise is switching up their original chicken sandwich for the first time and also offering their fall milkshake.    This...

The cast of Clue practices a scene during their dress rehearsal Wednesday night.

Get a Clue this weekend with the fall play

Paige LaBelle, Staff Writer November 1, 2023

After countless weeks of rehearsals, building sets, and running back lines, the fall play, Clue, is finally ready. Theater director Mr. Thomas Mackey describes Clue as a “farcical murder mystery”...

What to watch for some laughs and frights this Halloween

What to watch for some laughs and frights this Halloween

Tayla Woods, Staff Writer October 28, 2023

As the temperature drops and the leaves fall, Autumn is the perfect time to sit down, get cozy and watch the perfect film for this upcoming Halloween season; here's the top 5 Halloween movies to watch...

Dance team holding tryouts this week

Massiah Edmondson, Staff Writer October 23, 2023

Tryouts for Merrillville high school dance team will take place Tuesday-Thursday this week. Physicals and concussion forms if you are interested.  “I would encourage people to try out because its...

Drake’s New Album- Hit or Miss?

Erin Mukes, Staff Writer October 17, 2023

Drake is one of the biggest names in the industry, and every couple of years as he continues to release bangers.  Recently, Drake dropped his album For All the Dogs that essentially has some interests...

Lorean Williams with her parents on Senior Night.

Quarantine leads to lucrative braiding career for senior

Tayla Woods, Staff Writer October 17, 2023

While sitting around bored during Quarantine 2020, Lorean Williams opened up YouTube and started watching braiding tutorials. That sparked an interest for Williams and turned into a passion for braiding.  Quarantine...

Strikes shake up movie, TV schedules for the fall

Marlone Kirksey, Staff Writer October 9, 2023

A series of strikes has altered our entertainment landscape this fall. Starting May 2, writers went on a work strike until an agreement recently was reached.  Due to the rise of AI in the past few...

Seniors offer advice to help freshmen transition

Morgan Pierce, Staff Writer October 8, 2023

Although she is class president now, Senior Selena Garcia regrets some things she did in freshman and sophomore year. Taking action and being involved in school helped shape her into the person she is...

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