Ava Strzalko is a sophomore at Hagerty High School, and this is her first year on staff. In addition to writing, she enjoys drawing, watching movies, and listening to musicals.
With the 2023-2024 school year coming to an end, many seniors reflect on their past high school experiences. Some of these experiences included classes such as Theater and ASL, as well as sports and clubs.
Two math worksheets due on Tuesday. Seven World History packets due on Wednesday. A conjuguemos assignment along with grammar notes due Friday. When most students think of the end of the school year, they...
As someone who had a childhood flair for dramatics, I used to dress in theme for any exciting event. I dressed up in my sparkly Elsa dress to see “Frozen on Ice,” I wore a bright popstar outfit to...
Students can check the updated laws and policies on the SCPS website. There are many different aspects that go into the jobs of the school board, and students have opinions on the laws and policies that...
Everyone has their own morning routine: some wake up early to catch the bus on time; some drive themselves or carpool; a lucky few get to sleep in because they have a free first or second period—but...
This November, voters will be left with a choice between two unqualified candidates. The United States needs to reassess the election process in order to ensure that these leaders possess the capability...
When I was six years old, my parents took me and my sister to see Disney’s “Frozen” in theaters. As soon as I heard “Let it Go” for the first time—watching as Elsa unpinned her platinum...
It takes many people to keep a school safe. Some staff members monitor the courtyard for students. Some sit outside during lunch periods to help students in need. Some even drive golf carts around the...
The only way to describe the impact Greta Gerwig’s “Barbie” had on everyone for the last several months of 2023 is to call it a spectacle. For months before the movie was released, Mattel was collaborating...
0.5 photos with friends. Perfectly posed senior portraits. Sports photos that capture the winning moment in a snapshot—photography is a part of our everyday lives, whether we realize it or not. If taking...
I’ve always loved musicals. I would make my friends play “Hairspray” on the playground at school—that is until I discovered “Hamilton.” I improvised musical shows with my stuffed animals for...
Holiday break can be both a blessing and a curse. There’s a lot more time for fun activities—whether it’s binge-watching favorite Christmas movies, or spending time with family members, but the free...
Language students have spent all year studying culture, but on Dec. 6, they were given the opportunity to explore them in person.
French, Spanish and Chinese language students took a field trip to Epcot,...
“Look, I didn’t want to be a halfblood.”
As soon as I read that line, I was immediately hooked—pulled into the world of ancient, deadly monsters and powerful characters of all ages. Despite what...
The dystopian genre—stories where the characters live in seemingly perfect societies with a dark side—has fallen from its peak in the late 2010s. Of course, dystopian books, especially young adult...
As a kid, there was nothing quite like the Halloween-themed crafts and celebrations that my elementary school planned.
Sure, most of the time at least half of my peers didn’t want to be there—it...
Life doesn’t always go as planned, whether it’s weather-related disasters that wreak havoc on neighborhoods and communities, or stressful money issues. Avalanche’s Attic, an on-campus donation site...
When you think of family restaurants with cheap pizza and unsettling animatronics, the place that comes to mind is Chuck E. Cheese, but for video game and horror fans alike, the answer is a different one.
On...
Despite it being considered taboo, fanfiction finds many fans at Hagerty. Whether it is romance or spin-offs, fanfiction provides a creative outlet and escape to many fan-bases.
They live among us, hiding behind usernames and colorful profile pictures. Scouring the depths of the internet for more content of their favorite universe. Amazingly crafted and intensely addicting places....
Whether it’s about the highest-grossing tour ever, the re-releases of her previous albums that become celebrated dates for fans or even the surprise announcement of an Eras tour movie coming to theaters...
As soon as the bell rings, students head over to their designated class and put their phone away—inside a pocket in their backpack or hoodie, or even a cubby hanging in the back of the room, where it...