• Board of Education Meeting - Dec. 4 @ 7 pm
  • Silent Night Basketball game - Dec. 6 @ 7 pm
  • Band Concert - Dec. 12 @ 7 pm
  • Guitar Concert - Dec. 13 @ 1 pm
  • Exam Week - Dec. 16 - 19
  • Board of Education Meeting - Dec. 18 @ 7 pm
  • End of Quarter 2 - Dec 19
  • NO SCHOOL - Teacher Records Day - Dec. 20
  • Aves Theatre Alumni Gala - Dec. 20
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U.S. President Barack Obama awards the Presidential Medal of Freedom to women's rights activist Gloria Steinem in the East Room at the White House on Nov. 20, 2013 in Washington, D.C. (Olivier Douliery/Abaca Press/MCT)

[Photo] Gloria Anzaldua

Maya Goldenberg, Staff Writer
March 19, 2018
Dr. Maya Angelou speaks with Democratic presidential hopeful Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton in Wait Chapel at Wake Forest University in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, on Friday, April 18, 2008. (Yalonda M. James/Charlotte Observer/MCT)

[Photo] Katherine Johnson

Maya Goldenberg, Staff Writer
February 16, 2018
University of North Carolina freshmen Laura Gamo, left-right, along with Lucas John and sophomore Haley Ross play with Mickey, an 11-year-old basenji, at Park Library in Carroll Hall at UNC, Chapel Hill Wednesday, December 12, 2012. Mickey was one of this fall's therapy dogs used during exam week to help students and staff deal with the stressful period. (Harry Lynch/Raleigh News & Observer/MCT)

[Photo] Stress relieving dogs, just in time for exams

Morgan Brownell, Staff Writer
December 18, 2017
"To all the little girls watching...never doubt that you are valuable and powerful and deserving of every chance & opportunity in the world." -Hillary

[Photo] Hillary Clinton

Caroline Veraldo, Sports Chief
March 31, 2017
Sonia Gandhi is known as one of the most influential people in the world. She took India’s politics into her own hands to achieve a better life for those individuals. Even though she was against joining politics due to her husband’s death, she saw the country’s politics dwindling, and decided to help her country.

[Photo] Sonia Gandhi

Eshika Kohli, Business Manager
March 30, 2017
"Offering the Panal to the Bullfighter", 1872-1873. Cassat was an American painter, part of the Impressionist movement. Cassatt's work focused on motherhood and women, especially on the bond between mother and child.

[Photo] Mary Cassatt

Natalie Brinkman, Print Editor-in-Chief
March 15, 2017
The UCLA Physics and Astronomy department has dedicated an annual lecture series, the Nina Byers Lectureship, to Byers. Every year, leading physicists visit UCLA and give lectures to faculty and students about general topics relating to physics. “This program is aimed to be a prestigious honor for the Lecturers as well as a mechanism for bringing the excitement of frontier results from external scientists to UCLA, thus raising the level of discourse in the Department,” said James Rosenzweig, department chair, in a statement.

[Photo] Nina Byers

Harsimran Makkad, Web Editor-in-Chief
March 29, 2017
United States Senator from MA is speaking during the Democratic National Convention. She is one of the strong Democratic voices in the Senate. Warren was a professor for about 30 years focusing on consumer law and bankruptcy.

[Photo] Elizabeth Warren

Lauren Kurtzer, Creative Projects Director
March 28, 2017
The movie "Jackie" was nominated for three Oscars. It featured Natalie Portman as the iconic First Lady. The movie portrays the life of Jackie Kennedy after her husband’s tragic death.

[Photo] Jackie Kennedy

Sara Margolis, Staff Writer
March 27, 2017
Benazir Bhutto, Prime Minister of Pakistan, was assassinated last week in a suicide bombing.

[Photo] Benazir Bhutto

Yasmine Guedira, News Chief
March 15, 2017
STRENGTH. Forever Stamps featuring Parks were sold in 2013. Born in 1913, the stamps commemorated Parks’ life. Parks passed away in 2005.

[Photo] Rosa Parks

Sydney Weiss, Social Media Director
March 14, 2017
Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg took the oath of office on August 10, 1993. She became a cultural icon with the moniker "Notorious RBG," which eventually led a nonfiction book to be published with the same name. Ginsburg is celebrated for her support of women's and minority's rights.

[Photo] Ruth Bader Ginsburg

Meghan DiGiovanna and Amy Deng
March 13, 2017
Albright is also an accomplished writer. With five New York best sellers, she is influential in many fields. One is a memoir entitled, “Madam Secretary.” Another, “Read My Pins: Stories from a Diplomat’s Jewel Box” plays on the way she always wears a brooch.

[Photo] Madeleine Albright

Allyson Bonhaus, Feature Chief
March 9, 2017
Despite not being from America, Meitner still made an impact in America. Element 109 was named in her honor. To this day, the name has stayed, and has not changed.

[Photo] Lise Meitner

Kirsten Thomas, Staff Writer
March 7, 2017
President Barack Obama delivered remarks at the Brent Spence Bridge in Ohio. Recently, there has been a lot of talk about the state of this Bridge and the possible construction of a new structure.

[Photo] Cincinnati declares status as Sanctuary City

Natalie Brinkman, Print Editor-In-Chief
March 6, 2017
Aung San Suu Kyi speaks on her fight for democracy in San Francisco. Kyi, inspired by Martin Luther King Jr. and Ghandi, has become an international symbol for freedom. She once called for countries across the world to pressure Myanmar into becoming more democratic and continues to improve conditions there.

[Photo] Aung San Suu Kyi

Jenna Bao, Associate Editor
March 6, 2017
The planned route for the DAPL goes just north of the Sioux reservation. There are loads of other pipelines in the surrounding states, but none of these pipelines are so close to the reservation. Nine protesters were recently arrested for not leaving the territory.

[Photo] Pipeline protesters prepare departure

Max Torem, News Chief
February 28, 2017
SCIENCE. Marie M. Daly is the first African-American female to obtain a Ph.D. in chemistry at an American university. Her passion for science and education traveled with her through three universities and many financial struggles until she landed her groundbreaking Ph.D. Along with her studies that contributed to understanding the human circulatory system, she worked for equality in education.

[Photo] Marie M. Daly

Yasmine Guedira, News Chief
February 27, 2017
Protesters with the Black Lives Matter movement. They are marching in Charlotte, N.C. They are following the shooting death of Keith Scott by police. The Black Lives Movement has become a huge, national movement.

[Photo] Alicia Garza, Opal Tometi, Patrisse Cullors

Natalie Brinkman, Print Editor-in-Chief
February 21, 2017
Oprah Winfrey is a recognized leader and self made women in society. she has a national book club and has been nominated for an Oscar after her performance in the film, ‘A Color Purple’. Additionally, she engages in politics and showed support for past president Obama during his campaign

[Photo] Oprah Winfrey

Sarah Horne, Creative Projects Director
February 20, 2017
Chance the Rapper performs on Sept. 30, 2016 in London. He was the first artist that only releases his music on streaming services to be nominated for a Grammy. Chance collected best new artist, best rap album, and best rap performance at the Grammy Awards.

[Photo] Chance the Rapper

Ben Ruskin, Executive Editor-in-Chief
February 16, 2017
The Louvre Museum in Paris, France, is described as one of the largest museums and the most-visited museum in the world. It is a one-time fortress and palace. It houses 380,000 objects and has 15 acres of display space. (Bob Downing/Akron Beacon Journal/MCT)

[Photo] French authorities find Louvre attack suspect

Eshika Kohli, Business Manager
February 9, 2017
Boynton was married three times to Bill Boynton, Bob W. Billups, and James Robinson. Boynton had two children, Bill Jr. Boynton and Bruce Carver Boynton, with her first husband. Having lived almost 104 years, Boynton died on Aug. 26, 2015.

[Photo] Amelia Boynton

Allyson Bonhaus, Feature Chief
February 3, 2017
HGH UP. The uneven bars are one of the four events gymnasts in the Olympics perform. Korbut made gymastic history when she executed the Korbut Flip for the first time. Since then, many other gymnasts have tried many difficult moves on the uneven bars but none as dangerous as what Korbut did. Photo by MCT Campus

[Photo] Tumbling requires bans

Maddi Saunders, Staff Writer
December 9, 2016
President Barack Obama visits Cuba (March 21) On March 21, President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama visited Cuba- the first president to travel there in 88 years. The President met with Cuban President Raul Castro to discuss the trade embargo as well as relations between the United States and Cuba.

[Photo] Healing America

Adhiti Chundur, Print Editor-In-Chief
November 22, 2016
At age 9, Abigail Morierty is practicing her acrobatic flips with her partner. Acrobatics gymnastics is not in the Olympics. However, men and women’s artistic and rhythmic gymnastics can be found in the Olympics. Photo by: MCT campus

[Photo] Sport pirouettes into depth

Maddi Saunders, Staff Writer
November 4, 2016
Clinton speaks in front of a crowd in Florida. This ugly election cycle, to many, has been exhausting. But looking past the orange haze that has descended upon America reveals a candidate that truly believes that we are Stronger Together.

[Photo] What it means to inspire

Adhiti Chundur, Print Editor-in-chief
November 4, 2016
Lauren Graham and Alexis Bledel star in Gilmore Girls. They play famous mother and daughter duo Lorelai and Rory. From October, 5 2000 to May 15, 2007 the show was a huge hit.

[Photo] I love coffee a latte

Sara Margolis, Staff Writer
October 7, 2016
Sepetys has two other companion novels that go along with this one. One is called “Between Shades of Grey” that describes a Lithuanian family’s journey to Siberia under the NKVD. “Out of Easy” is another novel written by Sepetys set during the 1950s in the Latin Quarter of New Orleans.

[Photo] Taking to sea

Allyson Bonhaus, Feature Chief
May 25, 2016
Elephant seals fight in the water off the beach at Cuyler Harbor on San Miguel Island off Southern California, on Saturday February 13, 2010. (Brian Vander Brug/Los Angeles Times/MCT)

[Photo] California island used as bombing range reopens

Eshika Kohli, Leaflet Designer
May 20, 2016
A monument honoring Confederate Gen. Nathan Bedford Forrest stands with the Confederate Flag. Monuments like these are still prevalent in the United States. Now, faced with much opposition states have been taking down Confederate memorabilia from state property.

[Photo] ‘Monument’-al mayhem

Adhiti Chundur, Co Print-Editor-in-Chief
May 10, 2016
The ship was discovered through a team of commercial divers. They were able to uncover the ancient ship and retrieve certain artifacts. It is currently being studied for any more historical significance.

[Photo] Researchers discover a new kind of Sandwich

Samuel Ruskin, Fun&Games Chief
May 2, 2016
While groups of voters can impact elections, it is a concern that a majority will have little to no influence on how this country is governed. Even when a fairly large majority of Americans favor a policy change, they generally do not get it.

[Photo] To vote or not to vote

Caroline Gao, Executive Editor-in-Chief
May 4, 2016
The Canadian rapper’s career started when he debuted as a character on the Canadian show, Degrassi: The next Generation for a total of 138 episodes. After leaving the show, he released his first album, called Thank Me Later, in June 2010, four months after the original release date. In 2015, he released two mixtapes, If You Are Reading This It’s Too Late, and What a Time to be Alive, both hitting number one on the Billboard top 200 and making Drake the first rapper to have two hit albums in one year since Jay-Z in 2004.

[Photo] Views takes the world by surprise

Taylor Close, A&E Chief
August 21, 2016
Historical fiction has a new meaning, since SHS students have learned about many important events through the years. Now, when we read books about the Holocaust, we are informed about the topic.

[Photo] Favorites for reading about past

Allyson Bonhaus, Feature Chief
May 4, 2016
Concept art for the newly designed $20 bill. Tubman will replace former president Jackson. The new bill will be in circulation by 2020.

[Photo] New money, no problems

Adhiti Chundur, Beats Editor
April 27, 2016
This photo shows a man using a pain reliever. Narcotics can be extremely addictive. They are very dangerous and make people prone to overdoses.

[Photo] Prince death possibly from opioids

Samuel Ruskin, Fun & Games Chief
April 27, 2016
Queen Elizabeth II turned 90 years old on Apr. 21. She is the longest standing monarch to date. The queen has ruled Britain, Canada, New Zealand, and Australia since 1952.

[Photo] Royal family celebrates birthday

Elizabeth Rickert, Print Editor-in-Chief
April 20, 2016
A picture of a extremly similar tunnel. It was used to deliver illegaly possesed drugs. It has been reported as a criminal site and currently closed.

[Photo] Tunnel Dug Beneath California- Mexico Border

Samuel Ruskin, Fun & Games Chief
April 20, 2016
Shakespeare, also called the “Baron of Avon,” was born in Apr. 1564 and died on Apr. 23, 1616. He was married to Anne Hathaway with three children, all who he left in Stratford-upon-Avon, United Kingdom when he went to London. He is known as one of the greatest English writers of all time.

[Photo] Thou villainous malmsey-nosed minnow

Allyson Bonhaus, Feature Chief
April 25, 2016
Our world is plauged by offshore shell companies. These companies are known for money laundering and tax evasion. They plague our world with their illegal actions.

[Photo] Panama papers exposing the world

Samuel Ruskin, Fun & Games Chief
April 10, 2016
The Killers are the headline for Fri., along with artists like X Ambassadors, The Wombats, The Mowgli's, and Pvis. On Sat., Ice Cube, The Neighborhood, Oddisee, Umphrey's McGee and more will perform. And on Sun., Florence and the Machine will perform, along with Of Monsters and Men, Coleman Hell, Grimes and more.

[Photo] Artist lineup for festival released

Taylor Close, A&E Chief
April 19, 2016
Makeup artists prepare actors for a haunted house. The appeal of haunted houses may be the jump scares and shock value, but horror films need more than that to exceed. Story elements, structure, and cinematography are just as, if not more important.

[Photo] Silent scares could save horror

Claire Lefton, A&E Chief
April 14, 2016
Photo Caption: This is a scene with Everdeen (Jennifer Lawrence) and Gale Hawthorne (Liam Hemsworth). They are in the woods outside District 12 in Panem. The scene takes place in the first movie, “The Hunger Games.”

[Photo] Why ban ‘Hunger Games?’

Allyson Bonhaus, Staff
April 13, 2016
Many pills have been said to become contaminated around Sacramento. This has led to a spike in overdoses. Many innocent people have suffered because of it.

[Photo] Drug Overdoses spike in Sacramento

Samuel Ruskin, Staff Writer
April 6, 2016
Many pills have been said to become contaminated around Sacramento. This has led to a spike in overdoses. Many innocent people have suffered because of it.

As society has moved away from rigid gender roles and stereotypes, and equal education is one of the cornerstones of our modern era. However, attainment of males and females do not necessarily reflect that. Without generalizing or stereotyping whole genders, we can adjust the way we teach subjects to different learning styles.

[Photo] Learning to learn

Adhiti Chundur, Beats Editor
April 7, 2016
Grande has had multiple chart toppers in the past, with her song ‘Bang Bang’ being nominated for a Grammy in 2015. She has also won awards for her acting roles, such as a Nickelodeon Kid’s Choice award for Best TV Actress in 2014. ‘Dangerous Woman’ is currently number 2 on the iTunes top 100 charts.

[Photo] Grande is becoming a ‘Dangerous Woman’

Taylor Close, Staff Writer
March 16, 2016
“We are Brussels.” As the world stands in solidarity with Brussels in the wake of the Mar. 22 terror attacks, the world reels on how to approach the problem of ISIS. The capture of one of the assailants serves as some closure, but the looming threat of more terror attacks keeps the world on its toes.

[Photo] What the recent terror attacks mean for the world

Adhiti Chundur, Beats Editor
March 25, 2016
To promote his new album, Zayn appeared on The Tonight Show starring Jimmy Fallon on Mar. 24, the day before the album was officially released. Then he performed at the Honda stage of the iHeartRadio Theater in New York, and also talked about the album with host Elvis Duran. To further promote the new album, Zayn is getting ready to go on tour, with dates to be released soon.

[Photo] Anticipated album achieves ambition

Taylor Close, Staff Writer
April 5, 2016
A judge swears in witnesses before the court. Later in the year, students in the class will do a pretend trial. The field trip will be an example for them to learn from.

[Photo] Going to court

Allyson Bonhaus, Staff Writer
March 30, 2016
Obama said, "I am going to present somebody who indisputably is qualified for the seat and any fair minded person, even somebody who disagreed with my politics would say would serve with honor and integrity on the court."

[Photo] ‘Yes, we can’ get a new justice

Brooke Landrum, Print Editor-in-Chief
February 29, 2016
SELL. The Harry Potter series spans 7 different novels. Deathly Hallows, the final book in the series, became the fastest selling novel, reaching over 15 million copies sold in 24 hours. Similarly, “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows” was the highest grossing movie of the series and was one of only 26 films which has grossed over 1 billion dollars.

[Photo] J.K. Rowling

Elizabeth Rickert, Print Editor-in-Chief
March 31, 2016
Students

Sendler was born Feb. 15, 1910 in Otwock, Poland and died May 12, 2008 in Warsaw, Poland. Sendler went to the University of Warsaw. This is a photo of a ghetto, similar to the one Sendler visited to sneak out children.

[Photo] Irena Sendler

Allyson Bonhaus, Staff Writer
March 30, 2016
Students planted lettuce, pumpkins, beans, corn, and other vegetables. Gardeners water them during the club’s off-season. They will plant more when club officially resumes.

[Photo] Gardeners planting new roots for gardening club

Hannah Loftspring, Staff Writer
March 15, 2016
Grace Murray Hopper is the first female computer programmer. Computer science now is one of the most male dominated feilds. She serves as a inspiration to the many women who work with technology.

[Photo] Grace Murray Hopper

Rujula Kapoor, Infographic Chief
March 29, 2016
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[Photo] Jane Austen

Madeline Marsh, Feature Chief
March 18, 2016
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[Photo] Hedy Lamarr

Taylor Close, Staff Writer
March 17, 2016
KRT LIFESTYLE STORY SLUGGED: NEWVOICES-GLORIASTEINEM KRT FILE PHOTO BY ST. LOUIS POST-DISPATCH (April 4) Gloria Steinem is shown in 1970 when she was a writer for New York magazine. (gsb) 2003 EDS NOTE: B&W ONLY

[Photo] Gloria Steinem

Hannah Frey, Leaflet Designer/ Writer
March 16, 2016
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