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Sports
March Madness is gonna be Wild
March 21, 2019
John Orzechowski, Head Writer
Today at 10:15, the first game of March Madness begins between the #10 Minnesota and the #7 Louisville. 63 games and a little less than three weeks from now, some school will...
Entertainment
Quiet Man Review
March 20, 2019
Mia Tocas, Head Writer
Since releasing his debut album Little Giant in 2014, Roo Panes has become one of the most iconic artists in the UK folk scene. Within the past five years, he has gained over...
News
2019 Graduation Gowns Dilemma
March 20, 2019
Melina Scott, with the help of the Editorial Board, Editor
Earlier this February, student learned the administration was considering going to one graduation gown color instead of the two colors, cardinal for men and white for women,...
Opinions
NoRedInk is a Plague
March 14, 2019
A plague of bubonic proportions is spreading through the United States. This plague, however, does not target the body; instead, it targets the mind. This plague is simply...
Student Life
College of the Week: MSU
March 14, 2019
Marcus Roberts, Head Writer
Montana State University in Bozeman is a great public university for high school seniors who are unsure where to go to college. With almost seventeen thousand students, MSU...

January 30, 2019 • No Comments

Make America Great Again. For some, it’s a rally cry that will lead to positive change in the country. For others, it’s synonymous with hatred, bigotry, and racism. In the past week, Covington Catholic High School...

This Government Shutdown Affects Everyone

Connor Casne-Jones, Head Writer

January 11, 2019 • No Comments

Government shutdowns have become increasingly common in our nation. This is the 21st government shutdown in American history, and the 3rd shutdown during President Trump’s term. To put that in perspective, during Obama’s...

Media and Politics: Where Did We Go Wrong?

John Orzechowski, Head Writer

December 11, 2018 • No Comments

As I scroll through the Apple News app, my feed is being bombarded with, not what I’m necessarily looking for (mainly stuff from ESPN and Complex), but rather political news. Now, don’t get me wrong, it’s important...

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Sports

Spring? Sports

Connor Casne-Jones, Head Writer

March 20, 2019 • No Comments

Spring sports are here. Spring, however, is not. Vigilante Stadium, along with all outdoor tennis courts and softball fields are currently buried under feet of snow. Due to the winter conditions coaches have been forced to...

The Return of Jon Jones

Marcus Roberts, Head Writer

February 12, 2019 • No Comments

Jon “Bones” Jones is arguably the greatest, most unique fighter to ever live. His impressive 23-1-0 record in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) proves that he is dominant at the very highest level of hand-to-hand...

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Entertainment

This Book is like the Finch: Golden

Zane Roush, Head Writer

March 13, 2019 • No Comments

Donna Tartt’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel The Goldfinch is a story of growing up, struggle, and priceless art. The Goldfinch is Tartt’s third novel, and by far her most popular, with a movie production...

Breaking: Lil Pump Isn’t That Good

John Orzechowski, Head Writer

March 4, 2019 • No Comments

I like Lil Pump. There, I said it. He’s definitely not my favorite rapper, but I’ll listen to him. He’s just fun to listen to, but I can see why people hate him: he’s annoying and his music...