By Lilly Mizner Some people may think collecting seashells is unusual and a waste of time, but to freshman Julia Hendershot they have value and represent memories of fun vacations.  “One time I found one underneath a tree and it was ginormous,” Hendershot said. Julia started collecting seashells when she was three and continues to…

By Khloe Morris  One day, once a year.  We gather around the table and it’s time to talk about what we are grateful for as we enjoy a five-day break off school.  “Thanksgiving is a time to step back and spend time with family and eat good food. I think it’s just a time to…

By Shaelyn Davis  It often starts with a simple social moment — a conversation, spending time together, and the shared laughter between you and that special someone. Over time, it will become less about the routines and more about stepping out of your comfort zone to connect with someone who unexpectedly stepped into your life….

By Nevaeh Enyeart For six straight hours students stand on their feet at the Riley Dance Marathon. Not dancing, but in honor of the patients at Riley Hospital for Children who can’t stand for themselves.  What may look like a fun after-school activity is really a serious and significant fundraiser.  “it’s something more than just…

By Riley Holtzclaw Various teachers hear loud noises and yelling from around after school. It’s not the gymnasium, nor the cafeteria. Where could this be coming from? Well, the answer is inside of Room 207, Mr. Rob Summer’s room during Esports. With the new school year, clubs are starting back up. They are great social…

By Charlie Vannatter “As iron sharpens iron, so a friend sharpens a friend.” Proverbs 27:17   YOU are the average of the five people YOU hang around with. If YOUR friends are optimistic, YOU will also be optimistic. Senior Olivia Marshall surrounds herself with friends who are invested in their faith, which helps her maintain…

By Mac Durham Video games have been popular with the youth since the 1970s. Due to this, school and video games often clash or correlate with one another. This leads to the question, do video games affect students? The answer is complicated. According to the Pew Research Center, “85% of US teens say they play…

By Jackson Darby Body stained in oil, the smell of diesel clinging to his shirt. Hours spent under the hood shaping a young boy’s future in the engineering field. “I’ve always wanted to find out how things work,” junior Colten Cruea said. “That’s honestly one of the reasons why I work on my truck is…

By Sophie Crabtree  A student gets in closer to the subject, looking for the right moment to balance the lighting and focus the screen. Then comes the small click-click-click of the shutter as the student captures a rapid motion. On the court, Iga Swiatek, the world’s No. 1 women’s tennis player, leaps in the air…

By Tyce Dishman When students pass by him in the hallway, they might notice a yellow bandana swaying side to side matching his movements. Few may know the true story that the bandana holds. This piece of fabric belonged to his best friend, a 17-year-old girl named Alex.  Maddox and Alex were inseparable as friends,…