Santa Claus, St. Nick, Kris Kringle, Father Christmas; whichever name by which you know him, this Christmas staple is a jolly, white-bearded man who delivers presents on Christmas Eve. The bulk of people...
Each and every week the students of Leonardtown High School suffer, forced to undertake the horror of all horrors: MEMBEAN. Ok, maybe the situation is not so dramatic. Yet, there is a resounding dislike...
Birthdays are an integral part of getting older, being more responsible, and becoming an adult. Our culture places great importance on the day of your birth. After all, these changes come with newfound...
If you had asked me eight, nine, ten years ago what I wanted to be “when I grow up,” I would have put on a goofy smile and spit out marine biologist, fashion designer, scientist. Normal, ordinary things...
We’ve all been there. Your English teacher assigned you a novel that you just can’t wrap your head around, no matter how hard you try (or didn’t try). It’s the day before your comprehension test,...
As of December 7, 2016, it has been exactly 75 years since the Japanese attacked an American Naval Base with heavy artillery weapons. This is not as much about what happened on that day in 1941 as how...
Stand Please
A critical eye on something no one seems to notice; The Pledge of Allegiance
The pledge of Allegiance is an antiquated tradition. It is a subtle part of our day every day. You may not think...
In light of the recent election, many students and teachers are feeling disgruntled and/or unsafe, especially in their school environments. This behavior all across America has inspired a new movement...
The stairs creak with the weight of nothing. You see something move out of the corner of your eye, but when you look again, it’s gone. The shadows of the trees outside look like arms caressing your windows,...
My name is Jonas and I’m an exchange student from Germany. I’ve been here since August 11th and I have really enjoyed my time so far. But, there are many differences between the United States and my...
Among grades, AP classes, extracurriculars, sleep, and trying to have some semblance of a social life, it may seem as though there is no time in high school for Fall Fashion, but you would be wrong. With...
In high school, you hit a couple of important landmarks in your life. Usually most people start with their driving permit, then their 16th birthday, and then a car and their full license but what comes...
