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The student voice of Sycamore High School in Cincinnati, Ohio

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The student voice of Sycamore High School in Cincinnati, Ohio

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Jan. 6th, 2021, will always be remembered as one of the most terrifying events in U.S. history. Now, 2 years after that night, the House investigation committee for Jan. 6th Capitol insurrection wraps up their work. Photo Courtesy of Creative Commons

[Photo] 2 years later…

Tillie Berge
January 6, 2023
Bagels originated in Karkow, Poland, but today they are favorites of many people around the world. Try out one of these shops today, and you might just find your new favorite bagel place! Photos Courtesy of Creative Commons

[Photo] Bagels!

Ophelia Sidmore
October 31, 2022
SHORTCHANGED. Pictured above is the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, one of 16 top-ranked private universities involved in a lawsuit accusing them of reducing financial aid awarded to students through a price-fixing cartel. The suit claims that for almost two decades, the colleges have overcharged thousands of students who were eligible for financial aid—an estimated 170,000 students, to be exact. The other 15 alleged schools are Brown, the California Institute of Technology, the University of Chicago, Columbia, Cornell, Dartmouth, Duke, Emory, Georgetown, Northwestern, Notre Dame, the University of Pennsylvania, Rice, Vanderbilt, and Yale.

[Photo] Operation Varsity Blues 2.0

Katie Mott, Feature Editor and Lead Copy Editor
January 13, 2022
THE DEATH OF PRINCE PHILIP. Queen Elizabeth II’s husband, Prince Philip died today. He went peacefully in his home at Windsor Palace. He dedicated his life to Great Britain but was sometimes too frank with his comments. Read to find out more about Prince Philip’s life!

[Photo] His Majesty’s Death

Tillie Berge, Staff Writer
April 10, 2021
REVIEW: ZACK SNYDER’S JUSTICE LEAGUE. With the Covid-19 virus taking a hit towards movie production in Hollywood, there has been a lack of big blockbuster films that we have been so accustomed to. Released on HBO Max “Zack Snyder’s Justice League” gives Snyder’s vision of what 2017’s “Justice League” should have been. But is Snyder’s version truly superior, or just a four hour mess?

[Photo] Zack Snyder’s Justice League: Review

Jack Wolfe, Business Manager
April 1, 2021
TROUBLE IN TEXAS. Mother nature is fierce, unforgiving, and harsh—especially when we least expect it. And, in the past couple of weeks, no state has had to learn that better than Texas. With frigid temperatures, state-wide power outages, and an entire population unfamiliar with aggressive winter weather, the period of February storms was a disaster waiting to happen.

[Photo] Trouble in Texas

Ria Parikh, Opinion Editor
March 3, 2021
OFFICIALLY IN OFFICE. Today, President Joseph R. Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris were sworn into office at the 59th Presidential Inauguration. From limited attendance due to the COVID-19 pandemic to the first woman and woman of color to hold the office of the vice president, today’s inauguration will be remembered in more ways than one. To read more about some of the unique aspects of the day, keep reading!

[Photo] Anything But Ordinary

Katie Mott, A&E Editor
January 20, 2021
MENTAL HEALTH MATTERS. Months ago, your entire life had been turned upside down and backward. So much uncertainty had been thrown into your face and you simply went along with it. You took social distancing precautions, you got through what you thought would be a “short two-week break”, you ended up having to become adjusted to an entirely new school life, and you learned to get through lonely times. In short, you survived through a not-so-easy, to put it simply, year. So, it is OKAY to not be okay right now. It is equally important to prioritize your own mental health as it is the health of those around you.

[Photo] It’s okay not to be okay

Ria Parikh, Opinion Editor
January 19, 2021
PASS THE REMOTE. When it comes to finding your next favorite movie, you never know until you try. Even movie posters and synopses can not determine whether you will end the movie with your eyes glued to the screen or closed shut after boredom rocked you to sleep.

[Photo] Looking for a new movie to watch?

Allie Fehr, staff writer
January 15, 2021
EVERMORE. Taylor Swift recently dropped a new album which acts as a sister album to Folklore, which she released earlier this year.

[Photo] Evermore Review

Maya Bierhoff, Staff Writer
December 17, 2020
Four words read on the back of Sarah Fuller’s football helmet: ‘Play Like A Girl’. While her career as a kicker may be over due to COVID-19 restrictions, Fuller has inspired female athletes and begun to break boundaries in college sports across the country.

[Photo] Fuller’s Football Career Ends Due to COVID-19

Madeleine Suh, Editor in Chief
December 15, 2020
VIRTUAL THOUGHTS. Do you wonder what previously virtual students are thinking about during this new switch to virtual learning for everyone? Different people have varying thoughts on the matter. Keep reading for a look into the minds of our virtual students!

[Photo] How do virtual students feel about school-wide remote learning?

Maya Bierhoff, Staff Writer
November 24, 2020
The pandemic has been a huge part of many of our lives. When we grow up how do you think we will explain everything that went on and what do you think it will be like in the future when we don't have to deal with COVID-19 anymore?

[Photo] Dear future self…

Carly Thiel, Staff Writer
November 17, 2020
KEEP UP! Many students tend to fall behind and lose motivation going into the second quarter. Kendall Decile, 9, explained she’s “slowly starting to lose motivation and interest after a strong start to highschool.” Although it’s tough to keep up with all of the work being thrown at us, there are many tips and tricks to avoid this slump.

[Photo] Staying on top of your schoolwork as we start second quarter

Courtney Morgan, Staff Writer
November 17, 2020
SEASON UPDATE. After the Cincinnati Bengals blowout loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers, the Bengals have fallen to an uninspiring 2-6-1. Losing four of their last five games, their playoff hopes look very bleak, trailing four games from the wild card spot and seven games from their division leader, the Steelers. Having high hopes to start the season after drafting Heisman Trophy winner Joe Burrow and signing some defensive players like DJ Reader, Vonn Bell, Trea Waynes, this team is clearly still in rebuild mode. They will need to get more talent on this team if they want to compete for a Super Bowl, let alone having to go through one of the toughest divisions in football.

[Photo] Bengals Season Update

Drew Berke, Sports Editor
November 17, 2020
BEEP! BEEP! That dreadful sound of an alarm in the morning. You look out the window and realize how light it really is outside. Now how did that happen? Well, Saturday night was daylight savings and all of the clocks in the US fell back 1 hour. We are now officially out of daylight savings time. The darkness though unfortunately gives Vivian Henry, 9, a “sad vibe.”

[Photo] Daylight savings time is over

Anna Ralston, staff writer
November 6, 2020
HALLOWEEN AT KINGS ISLAND? Kings Island is a popular attraction for many SHS students and families. With the annual Halloween Haunt approaching, many have raised questions about how the pandemic has affected Kings Island’s event. New restrictions apply to the park, and new social distancing rules have been enforced. Kings Island also cancelled their annual Halloween Haunt and replaced it with a festival. Want to know more? Read more in the article!

[Photo] Kings Island’s Annual Halloween Haunt Adapts to Covid-19

Maya Bierhoff, Staff Writer
October 29, 2020
RUCKUS.The COVID-19 virus has made many things in school a lot more difficult and complicated, for both online and face-to-face learners. With the threat of another shutdown looming over us, face-to-face teachers that have young children have been dreading the fact that they might have to start teaching online again with an even busier schedule. Click on the link in the bio to see a few examples of some of the ways teachers with young kids may try to balance everything out with their teaching and parenting schedules.

[Photo] Remote Ruckus

Carly Thiel, Staff Writer
November 2, 2020
The NBA Finals kicks off tonight with the Los Angeles Lakers against the Miami Heat. This is LeBron James tenth finals appearance up against Jimmy Butler's first ever finals appearance. Will LeBron get his fourth championship or will he lose again and become 3-7 all time in the finals?

[Photo] Preview of the NBA Finals

Drew Berke, Sports Editor
September 30, 2020
WHAT TO DO. Oftentimes after long weeks of school, we crave some sense of fun during the weekend. Yet oftentimes, living in a suburb, we feel like there’s nothing left to do that we haven’t already tried before. Therefore, I created a guide with fun activities to do this fall, winter, and a few activities that don’t abide by the seasons. If you want to challenge yourself, try and complete all the activities before the end of 2020.

[Photo] Running out of ideas of what to do with your friends?

Gaby Pereda, Copy Editor
September 29, 2020
For the first time in seven years the Cincinnati Reds are heading to the postseason after a 7-2 win over the Minnesota Twins last night. In what has been a crazy year for baseball, the Reds look to make a deep run into the playoffs and prove they are for real.

[Photo] Reds Clinch Playoffs

Drew Berke, Sports Editor
September 26, 2020
NFL DRAFT. The Bengals select quarterback Joe Burrow out of LSU with the first overall pick in the 2020 NFL Draft. What does drafting Joe Burrow mean not only for the Bengals but for Andy Dalton's future with the team.

[Photo] Joe Burrow to the Bengals & what it means for Andy Dalton

Drew Berke, staff writer
April 23, 2020
TATTOOS. Later in the night, they also passed out temporary tattoos with the breast cancer awareness symbol to symbolize hope and solidarity.

[Photo] Local business thinks pink for October

Katie Mott, Staff Writer
November 5, 2019
RECENTLY, I WATCHED the ever more popular movie “Contagion” directed by Steven Soderbergh and released in 2011. The intense and terrifying story line uncovers how a virus, similar to Coronavirus, is released into the population and what the effects of it are. It is honestly really scary to see how similar the plot of this fiction movie is to what is happening in the real world right now. If you are bored while sitting around your home, I would definitely recommend watching this movie to see the similarities to Coronavirus, but do not get too paranoid as the movie is merely fiction.

[Photo] Contagion Movie Review

Ria Parikh, Staff Writer
April 20, 2020
OFF-COURT MVPs. JJ Watt is one of many of the athletes that have donated to help fight the pandemic and help the people who are in need. Athletes can use their platform not just to gain popularity but to make a difference in the world of the many people who are struggling to get by during these hard times. To see many of the athletes who have been helping all over the country, read on!

[Photo] Off-court heroes

Drew Berke, Staff Writer
April 16, 2020
STAYING IN CONTACT. It can be tough to stay close with friends when you cannot see them face to face. However, through the use of technology, there are plenty of ways to check-in ad hear their voices. If you are feeling lonely, or are struggling to come up with ways to still chat with friends, read on to learn a few ways you can increase communication!

[Photo] Connected in quarantine

Lindsey Brinkman, Managing Editor
April 13, 2020
LIFE IN QUARANTINE. Over the past weeks, society has greatly transformed. While the majority of people are staying at home protecting themselves from the virus, there are still people who are sacrificing their lives each and every day to provide for their communities. Whether it be health care providers, grocery store workers, delivery workers, restaurant workers, etc. there are incredible people who are doing all they can to look out for us, many at the expense of their own lives.

[Photo] The frontline

Gaby Pereda, Staff Writer
April 10, 2020
IT NEVER STOPS. When surveyed, teachers said that they give out three and a half hours of homework per day. With sports and extracurriculars taking up a significant portion of the student’s time, it can be hard to balance a healthy life. “Students in high-achieving communities who spend too much time on homework experience more stress, physical health problems, a lack of balance in their lives, and alienation from society,” says Healthline’s article “Is Too Much Homework Bad for Kids' Health?”

[Photo] Time Management

Josh Moore, Accountant
March 13, 2020
TESTIFYING THROUGH AGES. The idea of mortality and life is a topic that has not only gained coverage by modern standards. From Aztecs to Romans, everyone developed their own ideologies and thoughts too, with the majority of their stories ending with afterlife. “In ancient times, religion was indistinguishable from what is known as 'mythology' in the present day and consisted of regular rituals based on a belief in higher supernatural entities who created and continued to maintain the world and surrounding cosmos” said author Joshua J. Mark.

[Photo] The Implication of Meaning on Earth

Josh Moore, Accountant
March 3, 2020
OVERSATURATED. The source and finding of many of these obscure holidays come from the various websites that catalog them. National Today is one that is most referred to, which includes at least two events for each day of the year. “I like looking on days that actually have designated holidays, like February 14th, which is not only Valentines day but National Donor Day,” said Paige Ellingston, 11.

[Photo] Everyday Holidays

Josh Moore, Accountant
February 28, 2020
VIRUS. A picture of coronavirus particles. The coronavirus has spread to all over the world, but mainly focused in China. This has caused stores to close, bringing negative economic impacts.

[Photo] Coronavirus update

Emma Chi, Staff Writer
February 13, 2020
LIFE IS A COURT. According to an article by Project play, 71 percent of children between the ages of six and twelve, play either an individual or team sport. Exposing children to regime implemented activities can lead to more character development and acts as a sort of occupation before jobs are available.

[Photo] When does competition become toxic?

Josh Moore, Accountant
February 11, 2020
XOXO. This image displays one of the most popular candies on Valentine’s Day: candy hearts. We give these to people with sweet notes written on each heart that they will read while taking out each candy.

[Photo] Valentine’s Day thoughts from freshman

Lindsay Ruskin, Staff Writer
February 10, 2020
ACT. In September of 2020, the ACT will now allow students to retake a single section, have the option to take it online, and the option to report a superscore. With these new changes, many are concerned about its impact on the already competitive college admissions process.

[Photo] ACT Changes

Aaditi Lele, Staff Writer
January 29, 2020
COFFEE ADDICT. This coffee cup may look innocent enough, but one 8 ounce cup like this contains almost 200 milligrams of caffeine, double the amount of caffeine a teen should be consuming daily. This addictive drink has become the vice of countless teenagers over the years, and only more are joining the group. “I rely on it [coffee] to sustain me and it’s just a part of my schedule now, as it’s been since the sixth grade,” says Hager Hamed, a senior who admits to being an avid coffee lover.

[Photo] Wake Up and Smell the Coffee

Serene Tarabishi, Staff Writer
December 4, 2019
OVERWATCH 2. After the popularity of the video game, Overwatch, Blizzard came out with the sequel Overwatch 2. Announced at Blizzcon, the sequel seeks to add a story mode, and expand upon the lore that Blizzard has been building up for the Overwatch universe over the past few years.

[Photo] Overwatch 2: a review

Ty Simmons, Staff Writer
November 14, 2019
CLONE. The Netflix series “Living with Yourself” stars Paul Rudd as two seperate roles throughout the show. The series is a dark comedy drama that spans for eight episodes. “The convention of acting against myself, I’d never done anything like that. That seemed like it would be a fun thing to do, or at least attempt to do. But the show itself, ultimately, was what sold me,” Rudd said to Local Boston News.

[Photo] “Living with yourself”

Jack Wolfe, PR manager
November 13, 2019
PROTEST. Lebanese demonstrators carry flags and signs while marching through the streets, demanding an end to their injustice. Thousands of people have shown up to march in the streets for weeks now, whether in Lebanon or around the world, to protest their treatment by the government. “This may be the biggest achievement for my generation, winning in a clash of this level with our politicians," said one protestor, said Balil. a young Lebanese engineer.

[Photo] What is going on in Lebanon?

Serene Tarabishi, Staff Writer
November 12, 2019
high school students spend time worrying about the classes they take and if they should drop out of it. Due to the many doubts regarding this matter, we asked some experts at SHS, including Laura Miniard, an AP Psychology teacher, who says “It's just not worth it” to take a rigorous course if it is impacting your mental health.

[Photo] Should I or should I not?

Bhaavya Jha, Broadcast Editor
November 4, 2019
ACCEPTION. Developed countries should take in more refugees for numerous reasons. Because they are stuck in a life or death situation and since developed countries have the best capability to help, they should.

[Photo] Accepting refugees

Emma Chi, Staff Writer
October 30, 2019
The British flag waves beside the flag of the European Union in the United Kingdom.

[Photo] Breaking down Brexit

Serene Tarabishi, Staff Writer
October 18, 2019
PSAT. Every year in October, Juniors take the PSAT in order to be eligible for scholarships through the National Merit program. This year, sophomores and juniors nationwide will sit for the standardized exam on Wed., Oct. 16. 

[Photo] Last-minute PSAT tips from National Merit Semifinalists

Anisa Khatana, Editor in Chief
October 15, 2019
MIND MOVER. Dion first discovers his powers by accidentally dropping his cereal bowl. Not even Dion can fully comprehend his powers. 

[Photo]  Raising Dion: a review

Jack Wolfe, PR manager
October 15, 2019
IMPEACHMENT INVESTIGATION. On Sept. 24, Nancy Pelosi announced that the House of Representatives will be launching an investigation regarding potential unconstitutional acts of the president. Six committees will continue investigating until they find enough evidence to issue the articles of impeachment. “I think the fact that—how speaker Nancy Pelosi hasn’t yet in three years tried to impeach...The fact that she’s doing it now means there must really be something—some solid evidence that could lead to a House impeachment,” said Ms. Hodel, SHS AP government teacher.

[Photo] Trump Impeachment Explained

Claire Berlier, Staff Writer
October 7, 2019
CAPTIVITY. Though Orca whales are the main attraction of parks like Sea World, bringing awestruck children and families from all across the country, these animals should not be kept in captivity. The physical and mental affects of confinement are extremely harmful to the orcas, and are causing many to die out fast. “I think that unless the aquarium or park is purely based on rehabilitation, it should not have any captive animals,” said Kasey Lowe, 10.

[Photo] Whales out of water

Deeya Prakash, Opinion Chief
September 16, 2019
BURN. With the Amazon rainforest on fire, it will not only negatively impact humans, but it will be detrimental to the animals that live in the rainforest. Dendropsophus marmoratus, also known as the marbled tree frog, is one of the many creatures that will be affected by this fire. “The fire could also change water chemistry to the point that it isn’t sustainable for life in the short term,” said Mazeika Sullivan, associate professor at the Ohio State University’s School of Environment and Natural Resources.

[Photo] Amazon Rainforest on fire

Jack Wolfe, PR manager
September 3, 2019
Autism Speaks, a nonprofit organization created to assist those affected by Autism, held their annual Autism Speaks walk at Coney Island. Many showed up and walked to show their support for those with autism. In total, they raised $88, 628 in funds for the Autism Speaks foundation.

[Photo] Coney Island Hosts Walk

Isabella Magato, Cartoonist
April 29, 2019
MARCH. The Cincinnati March of the Living Delegates will first travel to Warsaw, Poland and then make their way to Krakow, Poland. After their time in Poland, they will visit all of the major cities in Israel including Tel Aviv, Jerusalem and many more.

[Photo] Cincinnati Marches

Sara Margolis, Art & Photo Editor
April 26, 2019
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[Photo] Autism Speaks

Gabby Khodadad, PR Team
April 23, 2019
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[Photo] Looking at both sides of the Heartbeat Law

April 13, 2019
TROUBLE AT THE CATHEDRAL. On Monday the Notre Dame Cathedral caught fire. The citizens are taking action by supporting the reconstruction as well as donating money to the cause. “Nothing at this stage suggests a voluntary act,” said Rémy Heitz, Paris prosecutor.

[Photo] SHS reacts to Notre-Dame fire

Anisa Khatana and Isabella Magato
April 18, 2019
As students begin to get excited for summer break, many lose motivation to study and work hard in their classes during fourth quarter. New strategies for studying can help students keep their motivation up and make it through the last quarter.

[Photo] How to stay motivated for fourth quarter

Allyson McElroy, PR Team
April 15, 2019
OOPS. It is important to know the difference between the “reply” button and the “reply to all” button when an email is sent to multiple. Do not make my mistake and get the two confused.

[Photo] The email heard ‘round the school

Alex Jowanovitz, Associate Video Editor
April 11, 2019
NO LINK. When it comes to Autism and vaccines, there are no links between the two.

[Photo] Debunking the myth between vaccines and Autism

Bhaavya Jha, Copy Editor
April 10, 2019
MARTHA’S VINEYARD. Chris Fischer’s family has been farming, living, and recently cooking on the Martha’s Vineyard island for twelve generations. Fischer’s Beetlebung Farm Cookbook has recipes that his family has been crafting for decades.

[Photo] Chris Fischer, Amy Schumer’s husband

Chloe Mensch, Copy Editor
April 9, 2019
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[Photo] John Elder Robison

Allyson Bonhaus, Editor in Chief
April 8, 2019
SAYING GOODBYE. After being on the fourth hour of "Today" after over a decade, Kathie Lee Gifford is leaving the show. Jenna Bush Hager, her replacement, will begin Mon., April 8 and co-host will returning Hoda Kotb.

[Photo] Kathie Lee Gifford says goodbye to “Today”

Kirsten Thomas, Web Editor
April 6, 2019
DON’T DO IT. Horror books are great, but it would not be recommended to read them at night, especially if it is “The Haunting Of Sunshine Girl” because this will give you nightmares. Tracy Moore, who writes for common sense media described the book as “some real fright here [in the book] and lots of life and death hanging in the balance.”

[Photo] The book one shouldn’t read at night

Bhaavya Jha, Copy Editor
April 5, 2019
In addition to all of Grandin’s success, there is also a movie about her. The movie “Temple Grandin” stars Claire Danes and was directed by Mick Jackson. The movie explains all of Grandin’s struggles in life and how she rose above.

[Photo] Temple Grandin

Sara Margolis, Art & Photo Editor
April 5, 2019
AUTISM AWARENESS. ON April 2, students at SHS and people around the country wore blue to "light it up blue" for Autism. This month is all about awareness of Autism.

[Photo] Why we cover Autism Awareness Month

Kirsten Thomas, Web editor
April 4, 2019
DON’T GET TOO CLOSE. The movie "Five Feet Apart," starring Cole Sprouse and Haley Lu Richardson arrived in theaters on March 15. The movie features two teenagers who are both ill with cystic fibrosis and is sure to bring tears to your eyes. “ I really enjoyed the movie and had fun seeing it with my friends,” said Annamarie Jowanovitz, 9.

[Photo] ‘Five Feet Apart’ hits theaters

Lindsey Brinkman, Entertainment Chief
March 29, 2019
MICHELLE OBAMA. Since her time out of office, Obama has published a memoir that has sold nearly 10 million copies (CNN). Obama has also made a surprise appearance at the Grammys.

[Photo] Michelle Obama

Sara Margolis, Art and Photo Editor
March 29, 2019
LEFT ON READ? To fear, or not to fear. Being left on read can be confusing and leave students wondering what the cause is.

[Photo] You’ve been left on read—now what?

Kirsten Thomas, Web Editor
March 29, 2019
WRITE. Jane Austen grew up in Steventon, Hampshire, England. Over the span of her life, she would publish four books, as well as two books following her death. Although she published her books anonymously, following her death, her brother revealed that she was the true author. She is now considered one of the greatest writers in English history.

[Photo] Jane Austen

Lindsey Brinkman, Entertainment Chief
March 27, 2019
WHO’S SHE? A new guessing game known as “Who’s She” is ready to dominate the board game industry, showing girls and women alike that they are capable of anything. The game centers on highly accomplished women and their achievements, personality, and interesting facts about their lives, teaching the players as well as providing entertainment. “I would buy it because it seems like a very informational but still fun game,” said Grace Caldwell, 9.

[Photo] ‘Who’s She?’

Deeya Prakash, Staff Writer
March 21, 2019
ALL STAR ACTRESS. In “The Night Shift,” Jill Flint played Jordan Alexander. Flint has played many roles in her acting career, being in shows such as “Law & Order: Criminal Intent,” “Royal Pains” and “CSI: Miami.”

[Photo] NBC series ‘The Night Shift’ canceled

Kirsten Thomas, Web Editor
March 19, 2019
REMINISCENT. Several high schoolers now recall the Jonas Brothers’ songs that they grew up listening to. “The Jonas Brothers’ 'Sucker' is my new song on repeat because it not only is an amazing song but it also reminds me of my childhood,” said Grace Larrick, 10.

[Photo] Rebanded brothers release top-streaming single

Madeleine Suh, Sports Chief
March 15, 2019
LEAP OF FAITH. “Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse” released on Dec. 14, 2018, to universal acclaim from critics and audiences alike. The film also garnered the award for Best Animated Film at the 2019 Golden Globe awards, and according to Collider’s Matt Goldberg, for good reason. “‘Spider-Verse’ shows why Spider-Man is such a special character,” Goldberg said.

[Photo] ‘Spider-Verse’ spins a unique new web: Review

Alex Jowanovitz, Associate video editor
March 15, 2019
BRAVERY. Nancy Wake displayed bravery and courage in WW2 when she served as a secret agent. She smuggled goods and refugees to safety out of the good of her heart. She is truly a wonderful woman and a great role model of character.

[Photo] Nancy Wake

Isabella Magato, Cartoonist
March 26, 2019
ALWAYS AN UPSIDE. Before meeting Dell (played by Kevin Hart in the film), his caretaker, Phillip struggled to see any purpose remaining in his life after an accident resulting in paralysis and his wife dying of cancer. Dell was the game changer, and gave Phillip a new reason to live.

[Photo] ‘The Upside’

Kirsten Thomas, Web Editor
March 14, 2019
FIGHT FOR EQUALITY. Gloria Steinem is a renowned activist and journalist who has worked towards equality for women and children of all races and classes. In the process she has founded several publications and organizations.

[Photo] Gloria Steinem

Chloe Mensch, Copy Editor
March 25, 2019
MAKING THE PATH. Grace Hopper was a large contributor to the fields of math and physics as well as the naval reserve. Her work paved the way for future generations of women to work in these fields as well as paving the way for the technology we enjoy today.

[Photo] Grace Hopper

Chloe Mensch, Copy Editor
March 15, 2019
MATH. Dr. Olga Ladyzhenskaya was a mathematician that greatly advanced fluid dynamics, such as weather forecasting. Also, her work improved cardiovascular technology and oceanography forever. Ladyzhenskaya went to multiple universities in Russia, but although she is respected today, she was seen as a rebel by the Soviet Union. She passed away in 2004 in St. Petersburg, Russia.

[Photo] Olga Ladyzhenskaya

Charlotte Weiss, Business Staff
March 14, 2019
TOO GOOD TO DESTROY. Starting as a Train Station in 1933, Union Terminal served as a widely used means of transportation. After Personal transportation was localized, Duke Energy bought the complex, transforming it into what we know today, and keeping it open since 1998.

[Photo] Cincinnati Children’s Museum’s Revisions Overview Cincinnati Children’s Museum

Josh Moore, Fact Checker
March 13, 2019
UNIQUE CONCEPT. The new five member boy group launched by Beyond The Scene’s (BTS) label, BigHit debuted on March 4 and has caught the attention of all. The unique, vivid and pop vibe to their music video is interesting to watch. “A lot of people might have wondered what our title song meant. The horns symbolize growing pains experienced during puberty and growing up,” said Taehyun, a member of TXT, in TXt’s debut show.

[Photo] TXT surprises audience with unique concept

Bhaavya Jha, Copy Editor
March 12, 2019
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[Photo] Irena Sendler

Megan Soellner, Copy Editor
March 13, 2019
SUPER DYSFUNCTIONAL. Gerard Way’s "The Umbrella Academy" comic book was released in 2007 to widespread acclaim, garnering the series an Eisner award for Best New Series. When it came time to adapt the comic to Netflix, Way was actually really happy with the results.

[Photo] Netflix’s ‘Umbrella Academy’ is equally weird and wonderful: Review

Alex Jowanovitz, Associate video editor
March 7, 2019
UNSUNG HERO. Though she is not Fredrick Douglas or Harriet Tubman, Ida B. Wells was an extremely influential figure in the Civil Rights Era. Fighting for equality for African Americans, she helped to ban lynching or the act of killing without legal trial.

[Photo] Ida B. Wells

Deeya Prakash, Staff Writer
March 11, 2019
LEVIOSA NOT LEVIOSAR. Emma Watson, now 28, at the 2013 Cannes Film Festival in Cannes, France to preview new films and documentaries from all around the world. The film festival was created in 1946 and will celebrate its 72nd festival in 2019. Watson’s film “The Bling Ring” was previewed at the 2013 festival. “Young girls are told you have to be the delicate princess. Hermione taught them that you can be the warrior,” Watson said.

[Photo] Emma Watson

Charlotte Weiss, Business Staff
March 7, 2019
Ruth Bader Ginsburg (RBG) is currently a U.S. Supreme Court justice. Before receiving this outstanding role, RBG was on the Court of Appeals and also attended Harvard and Cornell University. While at Harvard University, RBG attended her husband’s classes while he went through treatment for cancer and took care of her young daughter. “Women will have achieved true equality when men share with them the responsibility of bringing up the next generation,” RBG said, according to the Huffington Post.

[Photo] Ruth Bader Ginsburg

Charlotte Weiss, Business Staff
March 4, 2019
WOW. Moros intrepidus was found in eastern Utah and believed to be an ancestor of the T-rex. It was fast, lightweight, but also a ruthless carnivore. “When and how quickly tyrannosaurs went from wallflower to prom king has been vexing paleontologists for a long time,” said discoverer Lindsay Zanno.

[Photo] New fossil discovery

Isabella Magato, Cartoonist
February 27, 2019
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[Photo] Sidney Poitier

Lindsey Brinkman, Arts and Entertainment Chief
February 26, 2019
KASHMIR. The state that has been fought over by the two nations - India and Pakistan, has gone through yet another attack, this time reportedly by Jaish-e-Mohammad, a Pakistan based militant group. The Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi, called the attack a “symbol of the shadow of the inhuman danger hovering over the world.”

[Photo] India unites in mourning, anger

Bhaavya Jha, Copy Editor
February 27, 2019
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Anisa Khatana, News Chief
February 22, 2019
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Deeya Prakash, Copy Editor
February 20, 2019
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Madeleine Suh, Sports Chief
February 19, 2019
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Allyson Bonhaus, Executive Editor
February 15, 2019
CONTROVERSIAL COMEDY. Ricky Gervais, a British comedian famously known for crossing the line at times, will often time bring up subjects in his routine that most comedians do not even dare to touch upon. Even after being called out for his actions and speech multiple times, he still persists to shed light on a form of comedy that has died through the passage of time. As Gervais famously stated on Twitter, “Offense is taken, not given. No need to disarm the world. Just make yourself bulletproof.”

[Photo] Offensiveness in comedy

Josh Moore
February 14, 2019
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Charlotte Weiss, Business Staff
February 14, 2019
Thomas L. Jennings was the first African American to receive a patent, which was for dry-sourcing. This led to today's dry cleaning.

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Charlotte Weiss, Business Staff
February 13, 2019
SOLO AND ENSEMBLE. Students across the high school and junior high performed on Saturday. Each student receives a score sheet and individual comments from each judge.“We got a score of 1, it was really rewarding” said Patrick Ma, 10.

[Photo] Solo and Ensemble students shine

Chloe Mensch, Copy Editor
February 8, 2019
WOOF WOOF. Do not try to get a dog by being responsible, instead by a dog with your parents money and run away forever! If this strategy is not one you would like to perform, trick your parents into doing everything for your dog, in place of you. Whatever strategy you choose, it is guaranteed that you will end the week, even the day, with a new furry friend.

[Photo] How to get a furry friend

Charlotte Weiss, Business Staff
February 13, 2019
SEKOLAH. ‘Sekolah’ in Malaysian language means school. Students there lead a very different life from the students here as the education systems differ greatly. One major difference is the routines itself. “I prefer teachers moving from one class to another because I think students waste more time moving, and students in my school love wasting time,” said Sithi Sahana, a student of an international school in Malaysia.

[Photo] Schooling across the globe

Bhaavya Jha, Copy Editor
February 6, 2019
SPEAKING OUT. The students and staff of Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School have recently released a book that is sure to change lives. This novel, titled “Parkland Speaks: Survivors from Marjory Stoneman Douglas Share their Stories” is a collection of poems, essays, letters, artwork, and photographs that depict the feelings and emotional trauma that the members of this community went through this time last year. “After the shooting I spent probably a month just writing poems, writing my thoughts out and I felt that was one of the ways I could slowly begin my healing process,” said one of the student contributors, Caitlynn Tibbetts, according to NBC News.

[Photo] What Really Happened

Deeya Prakash, Staff Writer
February 7, 2019
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Kirsten Thomas, Web Editor
February 1, 2019
BARK BARK. Although pit bulls are seen as having a violent disposition, is this just a myth created by society? Some pit bulls can be violent, but it is not fair to put all pit bulls in this one group of dangerous dogs. Some students think that dogs like pit bulls are very dangerous, but Junior, Kiri Basher does not believe in this stigma. “I think it’s something we need to overcome. I have a lot of friends that have “dangerous breeds” yet they are some of the sweetest dogs I’ve ever met,” Basher said.

PSYCH. When jobs in psychology come to mind, Fashion Psychology can often be forgotten. Prominently emerging lately, Fashion Psychology deals with different aspects in fashion, whether in regards to individual, societal or even environmental impacts. In fact, fashion psychologists have such a wide range of options that Dr. Carolyn Mair “spends a good deal of time meeting people who want to find out how to make a positive difference in a particular area of interest.”

[Photo] Fashion Psychology piques interest

Grace Zhang, Copy Editor
January 31, 2019
NEW YORK TO NOTORIETY. Living his early life in the twenties and thirties, Rodney Dangerfield was born in Long Island New York where he would put on stand-up performances and begin his career as a comedian. He has since gone on to star in multiple films and stand-up specials, creating a fun and original arsenal of comedic material. “My physiatrist told me I was crazy and I said I wanted a second opinion. He said okay you’re ugly too,” Dangerfield said.

[Photo] Review: Rodney Dangerfield

Josh Moore, Fact Checker
January 29, 2019
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