The Man of Animation
Julia Webster, Co-Editor
May 22, 2017
Filed under Op/Ed
With the passing of Walt Disney’s 115th birthday, it seems right to honor this revolutionary man. Walt Disney is probably best known for the creation of Mickey Mouse, Walt Disney World, and almost every animated movie you loved as a child. However, very little is known about this larger-than-life cha...
Is Fan Art Real Art
Julia Webster, Co-Editor
May 22, 2017
Filed under Op/Ed
Art is defined as the expression or application of human creative skill and imagination. This often comes in a visual form such as painting or sculpture, producing works to be appreciated primarily for their beauty or emotional power. Many people think that fan art, or art based off of a previously e...
In and Ironic Way
Julia Webster, Co-Editor
May 22, 2017
Filed under Op/Ed, Top Stories
We’ve all said it. Oh my god, she makes me want to kill myself. We’ve all done it, extending our pointer finger out with our thumb up, bringing it to our head. Bang. It’s all a joke right? What if it’s not? What if the off-hand comment about dying is a cry for help? We all go to those Suicide Prevention ...
Report Cards
Regan Walker, Senior Staff Writer
May 22, 2017
It is that time of the year again Raiders. Cue the dramatic piano chords: report card season. It is that wonderful time at the end of each quarter where students have to present their successes and mistakes in school to their parents. Of course, this is a different sort of season than your parents rem...
8 Ways to Fight Your Phone Addiction
Megan Mattei, Senior Staff Writer
May 22, 2017
Filed under Lifestyle, Op/Ed, Top Stories
Social media has become a fixture in society. It’s difficult to remember what life was like before everybody and their mother had a smart phone. Remember in elementary school, when you would come home and try to get your homework done as soon as possible so your mom would let you go play soccer, r...
Virginia Tech
Megan Mattei, Senior Staff Writer
May 19, 2017
Filed under Op/Ed
As a military brat, I’ve lived in a few contrasting environments. From sunny San Diego, to the scorching Mojave Desert, to the swamps of southern Maryland, I’ve pretty much seen it all. Even though I can easily adapt to new environments and love traveling, it’s not exactly thrilling to be told wh...
Disney Channel’s Prime
Michael Miles, Senior Staff Writer
May 19, 2017
Filed under Arts, Entertainment, and Reviews, Op/Ed, Television, Top Stories
That’s So Raven, Hannah Montana, Phil of the Future, Lizzie McGuire; a few of the many shows featured on Disney Channel that were a huge part of our childhood. These shows taught us to love ourselves, and stand up for what we believe in, all while creating iconic characters and catchy theme songs th...
The Cheetah Girls: Gone, But Never Forgotten
Michael Miles, Senior Staff Writer
May 19, 2017
Filed under Arts, Entertainment, and Reviews, Music, Op/Ed
Amigas, cheetahs, friends for life! Words ingrained into everyone’s head from the hit girl group who personally defined my childhood; The Cheetah Girls! The Cheetah Girls were created by Disney and consisted of the talented Raven-Symoné, Kiely Williams, Adrienne Bailon, and Sabrina Brya...
Blazing Feet
Joslyn Brodfuehrer, Senior Staff Writer
May 19, 2017
Running away from stress, from obesity, from problems, from life. For some, running is relief, a natural high. The Leonardtown High School Track team goes much further than achieving personal goals. Coaches aspire to teach athletes to run, jump, and throw to the best of their abilities in a competitiv...
A Rainy Day
Jason Ferris, Head Editor
May 19, 2017
Filed under Op/Ed
A couple months ago, in the morning of the election’s aftermath, I awoke to a gentle rain tapping on my roof and slipping off the leaves, and the news that Donald Trump won this year’s election against Hillary Clinton. But, I was not sure how to view this omen. Was it akin to rain on one’s wedd...
I’ve Run Out of Motivation
Michael Miles, Senior Staff Writer
May 18, 2017
Filed under Op/Ed
School? Don’t know her. Don’t want to know her. Never heard of her. Truly, never experienced that emotion. It needs to be over. It’s almost over. But at this point, the school year is dragging on... and on… and on… and on. When will the 23rd get here? I’m sure I’ll miss school at some poin...
Meet Sesame Street’s New Character
Julia Webster, Co-Editor
May 18, 2017
Filed under Arts, Entertainment, and Reviews, Op/Ed, Television, Top Stories
Memories of curling up on the couch with my sister, singing along with the puppets, and learning new things flood my mind when I read the headline: “Julia, A Muppet with Autism, Joins the Cast of ‘Sesame Street.’” Of course, I immediately loved her from the beginning. Sharing a name can do that...
